The trademark BELFE was filed by E.LAND WORLD LIMITED, a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Korea (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on March 30, 2023, and received one opposition filed on April 13, 2023 by W.B. STUDIO S.A.S. DI WIVIAN BODINI & C. on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by ING. C. CORRADINI & C. S.R.L.
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Italian was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Spectacles
Sunglasses
Chains for spectacles and for sunglasses
Frames for spectacles and sunglasses
Cases for tablet computers
Cases for telephones
Bags adapted for laptops
Smartwatches
Downloadable computer files containing virtual goods in relation to bags, luggage, clothing, footwear, headgear, clothing accessories, spectacles and sunglasses for use online and in virtual, augmented or mixed reality environments
Downloadable software and computer platforms in the nature of downloadable software for accessing, purchasing, renting, sharing, exchanging, creating, viewing, managing, operating, using, and interacting with virtual goods, places or characters, digital collectibles or non-fungible tokens in online or offline virtual, augmented or mixed reality environments
Downloadable computer software for creating, managing, storing, accessing, sending, receiving, exchanging, validating and selling digital assets, digital collectibles, digital tokens and non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
Digital assets software incorporating NFTs (Non fungible tokens) in relation to bags, luggage, clothing, footwear, headgear, clothing accessories, spectacles, and sunglasses
Downloadable software, namely non-fungible tokens in relation to bags, luggage, clothing, footwear, headgear, clothing accessories, spectacles and sunglasses
Downloadable computer software for blockchain technology
Downloadable digital resources and electronic data files provided with non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and other crypto collectibles and blockchain-based non-fungible assets in relation bags, luggage, clothing, footwear, headgear, clothing accessories, spectacles and sunglasses
Downloadable virtual goods, namely computer programs in relation to the following goods: bags, luggage, clothing, footwear, headgear, clothing accessories, spectacles and sunglasses, the aforesaid goods for use online and in online virtual worlds
Downloadable goods authenticated by Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and by other application tokens namely bags, luggage, clothing, footwear, headgear, clothing accessories, spectacles and sunglasses.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Leather and imitations of leather
Animal skins and hides
Luggage and carrying bags
Umbrellas and parasols
Walking sticks
Collars, leashes and clothing for animals
Trunks and travelling bags
Baggage
Card holders
Card cases
Wallets
Hand bags, trunks [luggage]
Make-up bags sold empty
Sports bags
Evening bags and shoulder bags
Shopping bags
Beach bags
Travelling cases
Satchels
Leather handbags
Cases of leather or leather board
Briefcases [leather goods]
Harness made from leather
Briefcases
Pocket wallets
Bags
Backpacks
Clothing for pets.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Clothing, footwear, headwear
Shirts
Sweaters
Coats
Skirts
Pullover
Overcoats
Jackets
Parkas
Trousers
Suits
Dresses
Gowns
Men's suits
Sportswear
Kimonos
Jumpsuits
Blazers
Capes
Trench coats
Rain coats
Underwear
Brassieres
Briefs
Pajamas
Socks
Stocking
Tights
Long-sleeved shirts
Short-sleeve shirts
Tank tops
Chemisettes
Jeans
T-shirt
Tops
Sweat shirts
Skorts
Shorts
Overalls
Sweat pants
Pantsuits
Tracksuits
Footwear
Boots
Shoes
Sandals
Sports shoes
Sneakers
Flip flops being footwear
Heels
Bikinis
Swimwear
Headscarves
Hats
Cap visors
Berets
Bow ties
Scarves
Foulards being clothing article
Bandanas
Gloves.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Services for the retail sale of virtual goods, digital collectibles namely bags, luggage, clothing, footwear, headgear, clothing accessories, spectacles and sunglasses, online in virtual, augmented or mixed reality environments
Services for the retail sale of bags, luggage, clothing, footwear, headgear, clothing accessories, spectacles and sunglasses, authenticated by non-fungible tokens for use online and in virtual, augmented or mixed reality environments
Online retail services for physical goods namely bags, luggage, clothing, footwear, headgear, clothing accessories, spectacles and sunglasses, in online or offline, virtual, augmented or mixed reality environments
Providing an online or offline marketplace for buyers, lessors, lessees and sellers of virtual goods, digital collectibles and non-fungible tokens, in relation to bags, luggage, clothing, footwear, headgear, clothing accessories, spectacles and sunglasses
Arranging and conducting events for commercial, promotional or advertising purposes in relation to virtual goods, digital collectibles and non-fungible tokens in relation bags, luggage, clothing, footwear, headgear, clothing accessories, spectacles and sunglasses
Organizing and conducting trade shows, fashion shows and exhibitions in online or offline virtual, augmented or mixed reality environments for commercial or advertising purposes in relation to bags, luggage, clothing, footwear, headgear, clothing accessories, spectacles and sunglasses
Administration of consumer loyalty programs.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Services for minting (creation) Non-fungible tokens used with blockchain technology
Services for minting (creation) non-fungible tokens used with blockchain technology to represent a collectible item in relation to bags, luggage, clothing, footwear, headgear, clothing accessories, spectacles and sunglasses
Programming of software platforms for providing access to cryptocurrency, non-fungible tokens and other tokens for applications in relation to bags, luggage, clothing, footwear, headgear, clothing accessories, spectacles and sunglasses
Provision of non-downloadable software for managing transactions using blockchain technology
Providing non-downloadable computer software featuring virtual goods, locations or characters, digital collectibles and non-fungible tokens.