The trademark VESPINO was filed by VESPINO GROUP SRL, a corporation established under the laws of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 23, 2023, and received one opposition filed on November 16, 2023 by PIAGGIO & C. S.P.A. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by JACOBACCI & PARTNERS S.P.A.
The application was filed in Italian, and Italian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Parts and accessories for mobile phones, tablets and computers
Belts, for use in relation to the following goods: Mobile telephones and Tablet computers
Accessory cords, for use in relation to the following goods: Mobile telephones and Tablet computers
Keyboards for mobile phones
Cases for mobile telephones, computers and tablets
Folding cases, for use in relation to the following goods: Mobile telephones and Tablet computers
Carrying cases for cellular phones
Mobile telephone cases made of leather or imitations of leather
Mobile telephone covers made of cloth or textile materials
Covers for tablet computers
Cases for smartphones
Mobile telephone batteries
Auxiliary batteries for mobile phones
Batteries, electric
Rechargeable electric batteries
Battery chargers
Wireless chargers
Mobile phone chargers
Cell phone battery chargers for use in vehicles
Headset, for use in relation to the following goods: Smartphones, Computers and Tablet computers
Headsets
Wireless headsets for use with mobile telephones
Hands-free headsets for cell phones
Earbuds, for use in relation to the following goods: Mobile telephones and Tablet computers
Auxiliary speakers for mobile phones
Mobile phone speakers
Portable audio speakers
Mobile phone holders
Cell phone straps
Face plates for cellular telephones
USB cables for cellphones
Cables, electric
External memories for cellphones
Holders for mobile telephones and tablets
Dashboard mounts for mobile phones
Mobile phone ring stands
Hands-free holders for cell phones
Stands for computer equipment
Display screens, for use in relation to the following goods: Mobile telephones and Tablet computers
Mobile phone screen protectors
Display screen protectors in the nature of films for mobile phones
Tempered glass screen protectors for smartphones
Devices for hands-free use of mobile phones
Gender changers [cable adapters] for cell phones
Telephone adapters
Cable adapters
USB adapters
Hands-free kits for cell phones
Dustproof plugs for jacks of mobile phones
Dashboard mats adapted for holding mobile telephones and smartphones
Hands-free microphones for cell phones
Microphones
USB flash drives with micro USB connectors compatible with mobile phones
Mobile apps
Mobile telephones
Tablet computers
Smartwatches
Personal digital assistants [PDAs]
Power supplies for smartphones
Information technology and audiovisual equipment
Two-way plugs for headphones
Selfie sticks [hand-held monopods]
Tripods for cameras
Camera monopods
Covers for personal digital assistants [PDAs]
Cases especially made for photographic apparatus and instruments
Optical glass
Keyboards
Computer software, recorded
Downloadable ring tones for mobile phones
Computer software applications, downloadable
Downloadable emoticons.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Advertising and marketing
Business management
Retail services in relation to: Parts and accessories for the following goods: mobile phones, Computers, Tablets, smartphones, Cameras, Recording machines and storage devices
Wholesale and retail services relating to the following goods: Parts and accessories for the following products: mobile phones, Computers, Tablets, smartphones, Cameras, Recording machines and storage devices
Retail and wholesale services on-line in relation to the following goods: Parts and accessories for the following products: mobile phones, Computers, Tablets, smartphones, Cameras, Recording machines and storage devices
Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes
Ordering services and mail order retail, in relation to the following goods: Parts and accessories for the following products: mobile phones, Computers, Tablets, smartphones, Cameras, Recording machines and storage devices
Assistance in business management within the framework of a franchise contract.