The trademark NEXT PLANET was filed by "Креапрод" ЕООД, a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Bulgaria (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 21, 2023, and received one opposition filed on December 21, 2023 by Next Retail Limited on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by Marks & Clerk LLP and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued December 21, 2023
The application was filed in Bulgarian, and Bulgarian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Bags
Sports packs
Handbags
Vanity cases, not fitted
Pocket wallets
Attaché cases
Key bags
Compression cubes adapted for luggage
Suitcases with wheels
Briefcases
Game bags [hunting accessories]
Trunks and suitcases
Textile shopping bags
Beach bags
Suitcases
Travelling sets [leatherware]
Travel baggage
Garment bags for travel
Rucksacks
Trunks [luggage]
School bags
Imitation leather
Luggage, bags, wallets and other carriers
Umbrellas and parasols
Wheeled luggage
Business cases
Evening handbags
Grocery tote bags
Coin purses, not of precious metal
Purses, not of precious metal
Saddlebags
Luggage covers
Key cases made of leather
Credit card cases [wallets]
Leather purses
Leather wallets
Leather pouches
Document cases of leather
Leather bags and wallets
Valises
Small clutch purses
Motorized suitcases
Shaving bags sold empty
Cosmetic purses
Make-up bags sold empty
Suitcase packing organizers
Net bags for shopping
Kori wicker trunks
Coin holders
Back frames for carrying children
Souvenir bags
Hiking bags.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Casualwear
Clothing of imitations of leather
Leather dresses
Hosiery
Knitwear [clothing]
Clothing for gymnastics
Outerclothing
Waterproof clothing
Stuff jackets [clothing]
Jackets [clothing]
Fleece pullovers
Skirts
Sweaters
Shirts
Dresses
Coats
Sports singlets
Tee-shirts
Suits
Underpants
Beach clothes
Bathing suits
Bodices [lingerie]
Corsets [underclothing]
Sleepsuits
Underwear
Bath robes
Furs [clothing]
Muffs [clothing]
Gloves [clothing]
Girdles
Money belts [clothing]
Leather belts [clothing]
Hoods [clothing]
Veils [clothing]
Neckties
Neck scarves [mufflers]
Foulards [clothing articles]
Socks
Leotards
Footwear [excluding orthopedic footwear]
Boots
Thong sandals
Hats
Shoes
Parts of clothing, footwear and headgear
Hats
Clothing
Children's wear
Ladies' clothing
Costumes
Camouflage pants
Camouflage jackets
Belts made out of cloth
Belts made from imitation leather
Headscarves
Kerchiefs [clothing]
Bandeaux [clothing]
Sweat bands for the wrist
Face mask [clothing]
Men's socks
Menswear
Swim wear for gentlemen and ladies
Outerclothing for men
Footwear for women
Women's outerclothing.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Retail services in relation to clothing
Online advertisements
On-line advertising and marketing services
Arranging and conducting marketing promotional events for others
Market campaigns
Advertising
Business marketing services
Advertising and marketing services provided via communications channels
Advertising and marketing services provided by means of social media
Trade show and commercial exhibition services
Chamber of commerce services for the promotion of commerce
Retail trade services, In particular the following services: Retail trade services By means of online shops, in relation to the following goods: dresses, Clothing accessories, Footwear, Bands of leather, Jewellery, Purses, trunks, wash bags, Backpacks, Travelling bags, Suitcases
Providing an on-line commercial information directory on the internet
Business management for shops
None of the mentioned services in this class are related to real estate or financing of real estate
None of the mentioned services in this class are related to real estate or financing of real estate.