The trademark VOLTRON was filed by Mack Media & Brands GmbH & Co KG, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 5, 2023, and received one opposition filed on December 6, 2023 by World Events Productions Ltd on (a) Art. 8(4), (b) Likelihood of confusion, (c) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by PREU BOHLIG & PARTNER RECHTSANWÄLTE MBB and proceedings were handled in German, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued December 6, 2023
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on January 28, 2024.
The application claimed as seniority of the Federal Republic of Germany trademark 3020222290468 registered on September 6, 2022 and filed on August 18, 2022 which was accepted by the office.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 3 with following description of goods:
Soap
Perfumery
Dentifrices
Cosmetics.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Pre-recorded videos
Talking books
Cinematographic films
Virtual reality game software
Interactive game software
Decorative magnets
Magnets
Downloadable and recorded content
Media content
Films, exposed
Games software.
The mark was filed in class 14 with following description of goods:
Plastic costume jewellery
Model figures [ornaments] coated with precious metal
Scale models [ornaments] of precious metal
Works of art of precious metal
Key rings [split rings with trinket or decorative fob]
Time instruments
Clocks
Jewels.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Prints
Printed matter
Writing tablets
Stickers [stationery]
Pads [stationery]
Pocket books [stationery]
Stationery
Writing paper
Colouring books
Architects' models.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Pocket wallets
Bucket bags
Belt bags and hip bags
Portmanteaus
Handbags
Gentlemen's handbags
Travelling bags
Bags
Rucksacks
Trunks and suitcases
Small suitcases
Gym bags
School knapsacks
Book bags
Garment carriers
Umbrellas
Sew-on tags of leather for clothing.
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
Works of art of wood, wax, plaster or plastic
Figurines made of wood
Model vehicles [ornaments] made of plastic
Model vehicles [ornaments] made of synthetic resin
Plastic models for decoration
Model figures [ornaments] made of wood
Scale models [ornaments] of plastic
Scale models [ornaments] of wax
3D wall art made of wood
Action figures (Decorative -) of plaster
Decorations of plastic for foodstuffs
Decorative window finials
Plaques (decorative wall -) [furniture] not of textile
Model vehicles [ornaments] made of wax
Figurines of wood, wax, plaster or plastic
Wood carvings
Cold cast resin figurines
Miniature figurines [plastic]
Mobiles [decoration]
Miniature car models [ornaments] of wood
Model cars [ornaments] made of synthetic resin
Sculptures made from wood
Wood statues
Plastic statues
Wall decorations of wood
Picture frames
Sew-on tags of plastic for clothing
Statues, figurines, works of art and ornaments and decorations, made of materials such as wood, wax, plaster or plastic, included in the class.
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Household containers
Bread boards
Works of art of porcelain, ceramic, earthenware, terra-cotta or glass
Cosmetic, hygiene and beauty care utensils
Tableware, cookware and containers.
The mark was filed in class 24 with following description of goods:
Curtains made of textile fabrics
Covers for cushions
Beach towels
Bath linen, except clothing
Bed linen
Household textile articles
Flags and pennants of textile
Handkerchiefs of textile
Sew-on tags of textile for clothing
Tapestries of textile.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Baseball caps
Caps being headwear
Clothing for men, women and children
Leather belts [clothing]
Bathing suits
Embroidered clothing
Capes
Printed t-shirts
Sweaters
Footwear
Headgear.
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods:
Theme park rides
Amusement park rides
Toys
Games
Plush toys with attached comfort blanket
Plush dolls
Plush toys
Fairground and playground apparatus
Stuffed toys.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Operation of rollercoaster rides
Providing theme park services
Amusement park and theme park services
Amusement park services
Entertainment in the nature of an amusement park ride
Amusement park services with a theme of films
Theme park services
Amusement and theme park services
Provision of amusement facilities
Providing leisure and recreation facilities
Provision of non-downloadable films
Entertainment by film
DVD and CD-ROM film production
Special effects animation services for film and video
Film production services
Production of television and cinema films
Presentation of films
Audio, film, video and television recording services
Entertainment services in the form of motion pictures
Providing films, not downloadable, via video-on-demand services
Arranging of visual entertainment
Entertainment information
Providing online videos, not downloadable
Providing online electronic publications, not downloadable.