The trademark PERSHAPE was filed by Salome Thürigen, a national of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant") and Michael Smolik, a national of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Co-Applicant", and jointly with the "Applicant" referred to as the "Applicants" going forward). The application was published for oppositions on January 24, 2023, and received one opposition filed on April 23, 2023 by Channel21 GmbH on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by DR. KUNZ-HALLSTEIN RECHTSANWÄLTE and proceedings were handled in German, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued April 23, 2023
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on April 10, 2024.
The Opposition with reference B 003194413 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) CTMR with decision issued on June 10, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Underarm gussets [parts of clothing]
Arm warmers [clothing]
Clothing made of fur
Layettes [clothing]
Babies' pants [underwear]
Bandanas [neckerchiefs]
Bandeaux [clothing]
Cashmere clothing
Clothing of imitations of leather
Latex clothing
Woolen clothing
Motorists' clothing
Baby clothes
Bridesmaids wear
Clothing for men, women and children
Figure skating clothing
Christening robes
Clothing for wear in judo practices
Children's wear
Infant wear
Girls' clothing
Motorcyclists' clothing of leather
Clothing incorporating LEDs
Clothing
Clothing of leather
Linen clothing
Paper clothing
Plush clothing
Silk clothing
Clothing for horse-riding [other than riding hats]
Clothing for martial arts
Articles of clothing for theatrical use
Sportswear
Clothing for fishermen
Boys' clothing
Clothing for wear in wrestling games
Maternity clothing
Embroidered clothing
Boas [necklets]
Chaps (clothing)
Wearable blankets
Three piece suits [clothing]
Pocket squares
One-piece clothing for infants and toddlers
Fingerless gloves
Bowties
Foulards [clothing articles]
Money belts [clothing]
Face coverings [clothing], not for medical or sanitary purposes
Face mask [clothing]
Knitwear [clothing]
Woven clothing
Belts [clothing]
Neckbands
Gloves [clothing]
Handwarmers [clothing]
Jogging sets [clothing]
Sweatpants
Khakis
Knee warmers [clothing]
Short sets [clothing]
Corsets [underclothing]
Collars [clothing]
Cowls [clothing]
Leather belts [clothing]
Cuffs
Earbands
Ear muffs [clothing]
Paper hats [clothing]
Paper hats for use as clothing items
Party hats [clothing]
Furs [clothing]
Polo knit tops
Slipovers [clothing]
Roll necks [clothing]
Mufflers [clothing]
Veils [clothing]
Shoulder straps for clothing
Shoulder wraps [clothing]
Aprons [clothing]
Maternity bands
Sweatbands
Sweatpants
Shorts
Ski balaclavas
Playsuits [clothing]
Quilted jackets [clothing]
Headbands [clothing]
Stoles
Knitwear [clothing]
Parts of clothing, footwear and headgear
Fabric belts [clothing]
Togas
Tops [clothing]
Folk costumes
Kerchiefs [clothing]
Korean outer jackets worn over basic garment [Magoja]
Nappy pants [clothing]
Overcoats
Over-trousers
Bottoms [clothing]
Thermally insulated clothing
Weatherproof clothing
Waterproof clothing
Chefs' whites
Swaddling clothes
Windproof clothing
Hosiery
Gussets [parts of clothing]
Gussets for bathing suits [parts of clothing]
Gussets for footlets [parts of clothing]
Gussets for leotards [parts of clothing]
Gussets for stockings [parts of clothing]
Gussets for tights [parts of clothing]
Denim jeans
Denim jackets
Denims [clothing]
Denim jeans
Blue jeans
Coats of denim
Leggings [trousers]
Trousers
Culotte skirts
Gaiter straps
Braces [suspenders] for clothing
Pantsuits
Trousers shorts
Short trousers
Waterproof trousers
Weatherproof pants
Casual trousers
Pedal pushers
Lounge pants
Baselayer bottoms
Snowboard trousers
Ski trousers
Trousers for children
Trousers for children
Trousers of leather
American football pants
Nurse pants
Suspender belts for men
Padded pants for athletic use
Men's and women's jackets, coats, trousers, vests
Short-sleeve shirts
Tee-shirts
Printed t-shirts
Mock turtleneck shirts
Short-sleeved T-shirts
Yoga shirts
Shirts and slips
Padded shirts for athletic use
Weatherproof clothing
Formalwear
Garments for protecting clothing
Pockets for clothing.
The mark was filed in class 26 with following description of goods:
Accessories for apparel, sewing articles and decorative textile articles
Patches for clothing
Patches for use in the repair of clothing
Eyelets (Non-metallic -) for clothing
Borders and edgings for clothing
Borders for hemming clothing
Snap buttons for clothing
Whalebones for clothing
Embroidered patches for clothing
Gold embroidery for garments
Belt buckles of precious metal [for clothing]
Snap hooks [fasteners] for clothing
Clasps for clothing
Buttons for clothing
Twisted cords for clothing
Artificial blossoms for attachment to clothing
Lanyard cords for clothing
Eyelets of metal for clothing
Novelty buttons [badges] for wear
Bindings for hemming clothing
Name tapes of textile material for marking clothing
Name tapes of textile material for identifying clothing
Loops for clothing
Ornamental cloth patches
Buckles of precious metal [clothing accessories]
Clothing buckles
Shoulder pads for clothing
Embroidery for garments
Name tags of textile for marking clothing
Name tags of textile for identifying clothing
Reinforcing tapes for clothing.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Business management
Marketing
Advertising
Business administration
Business administration
Updating and maintenance of data in computer databases
Updating of advertising material
Cost price analysis
Business inquiries
Banner advertising
Computerized file management
Compilation of statistics
Publication of publicity texts
Layout services for advertising purposes
Market analysis
Marketing research and analysis
Merchandising
Advertising by mail order
Market canvassing
Customer loyalty services for commercial, promotional and/or advertising purposes
Distribution of samples for publicity purposes
Retail services in relation to: Clothing, excluding the following goods: Shapewear
Retail services in relation to: Clothing accessories, other than for shapewear
Retail services in relation to: Clothing and clothing accessories, excluding the following goods: Shapewear
Retail services in relation to: Clothing, excluding the following goods: Shapewear
Wholesale services in relation to: Clothing, excluding the following goods: Shapewear
Online retail services in relation to: Clothing, excluding the following goods: Shapewear
Online mail order relating to the following goods: Clothing, excluding the following goods: Shapewear
Mail order services of the following goods: Clothing, excluding the following goods: Shapewear
Mail order services of the following goods: Clothing accessories, other than for shapewear
Retail services in relation to: Fashion accessories, other than for shapewear
Fashion show exhibitions for commercial purposes
Organization of fashion shows for promotional purposes
Organisation of fashion shows for commercial purposes
Organization of fashion parades for sales promotion purposes
Promoting the sale of fashion goods through promotional articles in magazines.