The trademark SPORTFI was filed by Mediarex Enterprises Limited, a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Malta (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 20, 2023, and received one opposition filed on December 20, 2023 by SPORTFIVE Global Holding GmbH on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by HABERMANN, HRUSCHKA & SCHNABEL and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued December 20, 2023
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Italian was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003208941 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) CTMR with decision issued on October 14, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Application server software
Application software
Application software for smart phones
Application software for social networking services via internet
Application software for mobile phones
Application software for mobile devices
Artificial intelligence software
Audio recordings
Audiovisual recordings
Augmented reality game software
Augmented reality software for use in mobile devices for integrating electronic data with real world environments
Cartoons (Animated -)
Cloud computing software
Collaboration software
Collaboration software platforms [software]
Collaborative software
Communication, networking and social networking software
Communication software
Community software
Computer apparatus
Computer application software
Computer application software featuring games and gaming
Computer application software for streaming audio-visual media content via the internet
Computer databases
Computer e-commerce software to allow users to perform electronic business transactions via a global computer network
Computer game programmes
Computer game programs
Computer game software
Computer game software, downloadable
Computer game software for use on mobile and cellular phones
Computer games
Computer games entertainment software
Computer games of chance
Computer games programs
Computer interfaces
Computer networks
Computer programmes for playing games
Computer programmes for use in telecommunications
Computer programmes, recorded
Computer programmes relating to financial matters
Computer programmes stored in digital form
Computer programs
Computer programs, downloadable
Computer programs for accessing, browsing and searching online databases
Computer programs for playing games
Computer programs for video and computer games
Computer software
Computer software applications
Computer software for entertainment
Computer software for mobile phones
Computer software packages
Computer software platforms
Computer software platforms for social networking
Computer software programs
Computer software supplied on the Internet
Computer software that permits games to be played
Computer video game software
Databases
Downloadable application software
Downloadable applications for mobile devices
Downloadable computer games
Downloadable computer programs
Downloadable computer software applications
Downloadable computer software for use as a digital wallet
Downloadable computer software for use as an electronic wallet
Downloadable computer software for blockchain technology
Downloadable e-wallets
Downloadable electronic games
Downloadable electronic newsletters
Downloadable electronic publications
Downloadable game software
Downloadable information relating to games and gaming
Downloadable instant messaging software
Downloadable media
Downloadable mobile applications
Downloadable mobile coupons
Downloadable smart phone application software
Downloadable software
Downloadable software applications for mobile phones
E-commerce and e-payment software
E-commerce software
E-payment software
Electronic databases
Encoded loyalty cards
Encoded membership cards
Encoded reward cards
Entertainment software
Game software
Games software
Games software for use with computers
Interactive computer game programs
Interactive computer software
Interactive databases
Interactive electronic publications
Interactive entertainment software for use with computers
Interactive entertainment software
Interactive game software
Interactive software
Mobile apps
Operating software
Operating systems
Payment software
Platform software
Plugin software
Pre-recorded software
Programs for computers
Programs for smartphones
Recorded computer programmes
Recorded computer game software
Recorded computer software
Simulation software
Simulation software [entertainment]
Smartphone software
Software
Software and applications for mobile devices
Software applications
Software for computers
Software for mobile phones
Virtual reality game software
Virtual reality games software
Virtual reality software
Virtual reality software for simulation
Web application software
Downloadable mobile applications using blockchain technology, related to banking and investing services and cryptocurrencies
Downloadable computer software for managing cryptocurrency transactions using blockchain technology.
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods:
American footballs
Apparatus for games
Apparatus for electronic games adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor
Arm guards for sports use
Arm protectors for athletic use
Articles for playing golf
Assembly toys
Badminton equipment
Bags adapted for carrying sporting articles
Bags adapted for sporting articles
Bags specially adapted for sports equipment
Bags specially adapted for handheld video game apparatus
Ball holders
Ball nets
Balls for games
Balls being sporting articles
Balls for play
Balls for sports
Baseball balls
Baseball bats
Baseballs
Basketballs
Bats for games
Beach balls
Batting gloves
Billiard balls
Billiard equipment
Board games
Body-training apparatus
Bodysurfing boards
Bowling bags
Boxing gloves
Building games
Caddie bags for golf clubs
Cards (Playing -)
Cases adapted for sporting articles
Checkers sets
Chess sets
Chips and dice [gaming equipment]
Clockwork toys
Clubs (Golf -)
Collectible toy figures
Computer game apparatus
Counters for games
Covers (Shaped -) for sporting articles
Cube puzzles
Darts
Educational toys
Electronic games
Fencing equipment
Football equipment
Footballs
Football gloves
Games
Games (Balls for -)
Games consoles
Game controllers for computers
Gaming tables
Gloves for games
Gloves for sports
Golf bags
Golf balls
Gymnastic and sporting articles
Gymnastic apparatus
Hand-held computer games
Hand-held electronic games
Hand-held game consoles
Handballs
Hockey pucks
Hockey sticks
Indoor fitness apparatus
Indoor football tables
Jigsaw puzzles
Kites
Leg guards for athletic use
Masks (Toy -)
Mechanical games
Mechanical toys
Model aircraft
Model cars
Model toys
Modular toys
Novelty masks
Nets for sports
Play balls
Playing balls
Punchbags
Punching toys
Puzzles
Quiz games
Rackets
Racket cases
Rings for sports
Shin pads
Soccerballs
Sporting and physical exercise equipment
Sporting articles
Sport balls
Sports equipment
Swimming equipment
Swimming floats
Table tennis paddles
Tennis balls
Tennis rackets
Video game apparatus
Volleyballs
Water polo balls.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Administration of competitions for advertising purposes
Administration of consumer loyalty programs
Administration of contests for advertising purpose
Administration of customer loyalty and incentive schemes
Administration of incentive award programs to promote the sale of the goods and services of others
Administration of loyalty rewards programs
Administration of membership schemes
Administration of sales and promotional incentive schemes
Advertising and marketing
Advertising and marketing services
Advertising and marketing services provided via communications channels
Advertising and marketing services provided by means of social media
Advertising and promotion services
Advertising and promotional services
Advertising and publicity
Advertising services relating to esports events
Agency services for promoting sports personalities
Arranging and conducting of advertising events
Arranging and conducting of Internet auctions
Arranging and conducting of commercial exhibitions
Arranging of competitions for advertising purposes
Arranging of product launches
Loyalty, incentive and bonus program services
Loyalty scheme services
Merchandising
Marketing
Negotiation of advertising contracts
Organisation of internet auctions
Organisation, operation and supervision of loyalty and incentive schemes
Organisation, operation and supervision of sales and promotional incentive schemes
Promotion of goods and services through sponsorship of international sports events
Promotion of goods and services through sponsorship of sports events
Providing online marketplaces for sellers of goods and or services
Provision of an on-line marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services
Provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Virtual currency services
Electronic funds transfer
Arranging of finance
Arranging the provision of finance
Commodities financing
E-wallet payment services
Electronic banking
Electronic financial trading services
Electronic payment services
Electronic transfer of funds
Electronic transfer of money
Electronic transfer of virtual currencies
Electronic wallet services (payment services)
Financial grant services
Financial sponsorship
Financial transaction services
Financial transactions
Financial transactions via blockchain
Fund raising
Fund sponsorship
Fund transfers
Issue of tokens, coupons and vouchers of value
Issue of tokens of value
Issuing of tokens of value
Issuing of tokens of value in relation to incentive schemes
Issuing of tokens of value in relation to customer loyalty schemes
Issuing tokens of value as part of a customer membership scheme
Issuing tokens of value
Issuing tokens of value as a reward for customer loyalty
Issuing tokens of value in the nature of gift vouchers
Processing of electronic payments
Provision of finance
Provision of prepaid cards and tokens
Tokens of value (Issue of -)
Electronic funds transfer provided via blockchain technology
Electronic transfer of crypto assets
Financial exchange of crypto assets
Financial valuation of intellectual property assets
Intellectual property valuation services.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Chat room services
Providing online chat rooms and electronic bulletin boards
Providing on-line chat rooms for social networking
Chat room services for social networking
Electronic communication by means of chatrooms, chat lines and Internet forums
Providing online chatrooms for the transmission of messages, comments and multimedia content among users
Providing online facilities for real-time interaction with other computer users
Providing online forums
Provision of communications facilities for interchange of electronic data
Transmission of data and information by computer and electronic communication means
Transmission of data, audio, video and multimedia files, including downloadable files and files streamed over a global computer network
Transmission of videos, movies, pictures, images, text, photos, games, user-generated content, audio content, and information via the Internet
Broadcasting of esports events
Communication of data by means of telecommunications
Communication services
Communication services by electronic means
Communications via a global computer network or the internet
Communications services provided over the Internet
Computer bulletin boards
Digital network telecommunications services
Digital transmission of data
Digital transmission of data via the Internet
Electrical data transmission over a global remote data processing network, including the internet
Electronic bulletin board services
Electronic exchange of messages via chat lines, chatrooms and Internet forums
Forums [chat rooms] for social networking
Interactive communication services
Interactive telecommunication services
Internet communication
Internet communication services
On-line communication services
Online messaging services
Operating chat rooms
Peer to peer communication
Providing access to an Internet discussion website
Providing access to electronic communications networks and electronic databases
Providing access to global computer networks
Providing access to global computer networks and other computer networks
Providing access to information via the Internet
Providing access to Internet forums
Providing access to Internet chatrooms
Providing access to multimedia content online
Providing access to online computer databases
Providing access to platforms and portals on the Internet
Providing access to platforms on the Internet
Providing access to portals on the Internet
Providing access to websites on the Internet or any other communications network
Providing an online interactive bulletin board
Providing electronic bulletin board services
Providing Internet chat rooms
Providing Internet chatrooms and Internet forums
Providing internet chatrooms
Providing multiple use access to global computer information networks for the transfer and dissemination of a wide range of information
Providing on-line chat rooms for transmission of messages among computer users
Providing on-line chatrooms and electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages amongst users
Providing on-line electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages among computer users
Providing on-line electronic bulletin board services and chat rooms
Providing on-line forums for transmission of messages among computer users
Provision of access to an electronic marketplace [portal] on computer networks
Provision of access to content, websites and portals
Provision of on-line forums
Secure transmission of data, sound or images
Secured data, sound and image transmission services
Streaming of esports events
Streaming of audio, visual and audiovisual material via a global computer network
Telecommunications
Transferring and disseminating information and data via computer networks and the Internet
Transmission of audio and video content via computer networks
Transmission of data, audio, video and multimedia files
Transmission of data, messages and information
Transmission of data or audio visual images via a global computer network or the internet
Transmission of data via the Internet
Transmission of messages, data and content via the Internet and other computer and communications networks
Transmission of messages, data and content via the Internet and other communications networks
Transmission of sound or visual recordings over networks
Transmission of user-generated content via the Internet
Transmission of video by means of the Internet
Providing access to computer networks
Providing computer access to communication networks
Providing telecommunication channels for teleshopping services.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Amusements
Arrangement of conventions for recreational purposes
Arrangement of sports competitions
Arranging and conducting of competitions [education or entertainment]
Arranging and conducting of games
Arranging and conducting competitions
Arranging and conducting of soccer training programs
Arranging and conducting of live entertainment events
Arranging and conducting of sports competitions
Arranging and conducting of entertainment events
Arranging and conducting of music concerts
Arranging and conducting of entertainment activities
Arranging and conducting of sports events
Arranging and conducting award ceremonies
Arranging and conducting e-sports competitions
Arranging and presenting of live performances
Arranging conferences
Arranging contests
Arranging for students to participate in recreational activities
Arranging for ticket reservations for shows and other entertainment events
Arranging of award ceremonies to recognise achievement
Arranging of award ceremonies
Arranging of competitions for entertainment purposes
Arranging of competitions for education or entertainment
Arranging of competitions via the Internet
Arranging of concerts
Arranging of contests
Arranging of cultural events
Arranging of demonstrations for entertainment purposes
Arranging of displays for entertainment purposes
Arranging of entertainment shows
Arranging of educational events
Arranging of games
Arranging of music shows
Arranging of musical entertainment
Arranging of quizzes
Arranging of soccer games
Arranging of sporting events
Arranging of sports competitions
Arranging of visual entertainment
Arranging of workshops
Competitions (Organising of sports -)
Competitions (Organising of entertainment -)
Competitions (Organization of -) [education or entertainment]
Computer and video game amusement services
Conducting marathons
Conducting multiple player games of chance
Conducting of ceremonies for entertainment purposes
Conducting of classes
Conducting of competitions on the Internet
Organization of entertainment events
Conducting of live entertainment events
Conducting of live esports events
Conducting of live sports events
Conducting of sports events
Cultural and sporting activities
Electronic game services and competitions provided by means of the internet
Electronic game services provided by means of the internet
Electronic games services, including provision of computer games on-line or by means of a global computer network
Electronic games services provided via a global computer network
Electronic games services provided by means of a global communication network
Electronic games services provided from a computer database or by means of the internet
Electronic games services provided by means of the internet
Electronic games services
Entertainment
Entertainment in the nature of e-sports competitions
Entertainment services
Entertainment services in the nature of contests
Entertainment services in the nature of sporting events
Entertainment services in the nature of competitions
Entertainment services in the nature of video games
Entertainment services, namely, providing on-line computer games
Entertainment services provided on-line from a computer database or the internet
Entertainment services provided during intervals at sports events
Entertainment services relating to sport
Entertainment services relating to quizzes
Entertainment services relating to competitions
Entertainment services relating to sporting events
Entertainment services relating to esports
Entertainment services sharing computer games
Entertainment, sporting and cultural activities
Fan club organisation
Fan club services (entertainment)
Fan clubs
Game services
Game services provided by means of communications by computer terminals or mobile telephone
Game services provided on-line from a computer network
Games offered on-line (on a computer network)
Games services provided on-line from a computer network
Games services provided via computer networks and global communication networks
Gaming services
Gaming services for entertainment purposes
Hosting of fantasy sports leagues
Hosting [organising] awards
Information about entertainment and entertainment events provided via online networks and the Internet
Information (Entertainment -)
Information (Recreation -)
Information relating to entertainment, provided on-line from a computer database or the internet
Information services relating to sport
Information services relating to entertainment
Information services relating to recreation
Instruction courses relating to sporting activities
Instruction in sporting activities
Instruction in sports
Interactive entertainment services
Interactive entertainment
Live entertainment
Live entertainment production services
Live entertainment services
Lotteries (Conducting -)
Lotteries (Operating -)
Management of events for sporting clubs
Online interactive entertainment
Online gaming services
Online game services through mobile devices
Online entertainment services
Operation of sports camps
Operation of sports facilities
Organisation of competitions (education or entertainment)
Organisation of competitions for education or entertainment
Organisation of competitions
Organisation of competitions and awards
Organisation of e-sports competitions
Organisation of entertainment competitions
Organisation of entertainment events
Organisation of entertainment services
Organisation of entertainment and cultural events
Organisation of esports events
Organisation of events for cultural, entertainment and sporting purposes
Organisation of live performances
Organisation of live shows
Organisation of quizzes, games and competitions
Organisation of recreational activities
Organisation of recreational competitions
Organisation of recreational tournaments
Organisation of shows
Organisation of sporting competitions
Organisation of sporting competitions and sports events
Organisation of sporting events
Organisation of sporting events and competitions
Organisation of sporting activities and competitions
Organisation of sports competitions
Organisation of sports events in the field of football
Organisation of sports tournaments
Organisation of tournaments
Organising community sporting events
Organising competitions
Organising events for entertainment purposes
Organising of competitions for entertainment
Organising of entertainment
Organising of entertainment competitions
Organising of esports activities
Organising of exhibitions for entertainment purposes
Organising of festivals
Organising of games and competitions
Organising of shows for entertainment purposes
Organising of sporting activities and of sporting competitions
Organising of sporting activities and competitions
Organising of sporting activities or competitions
Organising of sporting contests
Organising of sporting events
Organising of sporting events, competitions and sporting tournaments
Organising of sports and sports events
Organising of sports competitions and events
Organising of sports competitions
Organising of sports competitions and sports events
Organising of sports events and of sports competitions
Organising of sports events
Organising sporting events
Organization, arranging and conducting of sports competitions
Organization of competitions [education or entertainment]
Organization of competitions
Organization of cultural shows
Organization of sporting events and competitions
Organization of sporting events
Organization of sports competitions
Popular entertainment services
Presentation of live entertainment events
Presentation of live entertainment performances
Production of esports events
Production of live entertainment
Production of live entertainment features
Production of live entertainment events
Production of live shows
Production of shows
Production of sporting events
Providing entertainment information
Providing entertainment information via a website
Providing esports facilities
Providing facilities for sports tournaments
Providing facilities for sports recreation
Providing facilities for sporting events, sports and athletic competitions and awards programmes
Providing facilities for entertainment
Providing facilities for sports events
Providing games
Providing information about sporting activities
Providing information in the field of entertainment by means of a global computer network
Providing information in the field of entertainment
Providing information relating to sports
Providing information relating to recreational activities
Providing of training
Providing on-line information in the field of computer gaming entertainment
Providing on-line electronic publications
Providing on-line computer games
Providing on-line interactive computer games
Providing on-line non-downloadable video content
Providing online entertainment in the nature of fantasy sports leagues
Providing online entertainment in the nature of game tournaments
Providing online games
Providing sports information
Providing sports facilities
Providing sports entertainment via a website
Providing sports news
Provision of entertainment
Provision of entertainment information by electronic means
Provision of entertainment information via the Internet
Provision of entertainment information
Provision of entertainment facilities
Provision of facilities for sports
Provision of information relating to sports
Provision of information relating to sporting events
Provision of information relating to sports persons
Provision of information relating to esports
Provision of leisure facilities
Provision of on-line entertainment
Provision of recreational events
Provision of recreation information
Provision of sporting competitions
Provision of sporting events
Publishing of interactive computer and video game software
Services for the organisation of sports events
Services for the organisation of quizzes
Services for the organisation of competitions
Services for the organisation of games
Services for the organisation of football events
Sport camps
Sporting activities
Sporting and cultural activities
Sporting and recreational activities
Sporting competitions (Organising of -)
Sporting education services
Sporting event organization
Sporting results services
Sporting services
Sports activities
Sports competitions (Organising of -)
Sports education services
Sports entertainment services
Sports information services
Sports training
Ticket information services for sporting events.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Application service provider [ASP] services
Application service provider (ASP)
Application service provider (ASP) services, namely, hosting computer software applications of others
Blockchain as a Service [BaaS]
Computer design and programming services
Computer network services
Computer program maintenance services
Computer programming
Computer programming and maintenance of computer programs
Computer programming and software design
Computer programming for the internet
Computer programming for data processing
Computer programming for data processing and communication systems
Computer programming of video and computer games
Computer programming services
Computer services
Computer site design
Computer software customisation services
Computer software design
Computer software (Design of -)
Computer software design and development
Computer software design and updating
Computer software development
Computer software engineering
Computer software installation and maintenance
Computer software installation
Computer software integration
Computer software maintenance services
Computer software maintenance
Computer software research
Computer software (Updating of -)
Computer software programming services
Computer systems development
Computer website design
Computerised data storage
Creating and maintaining web sites for others
Creating and maintaining websites for others
Creating and maintaining websites
Creating and maintaining customized web pages
Creating of computer programs
Creating websites
Creation, maintenance and adaptation of software
Creation of computing platforms for third parties
Creation, updating and adapting of computer programs
Custom design of software packages
Customized design of computer software
Data authentication via blockchain
Data duplication and conversion services, data coding services
Data migration services
Data mining
Data storage via blockchain
Data warehousing
Database design
Database design and development
Database development services
Design and development of networks
Design and development of software in the field of mobile applications
Design and development of computer software architecture
Design and development of virtual reality software
Design and development of software for website development
Design and development of software for instant messaging
Design and maintenance of web sites for others
Design, creation and programming of web pages
Design, creation, hosting and maintenance of websites for others
Design, development and implementation of software
Design, development and programming of computer software
Design, maintenance, rental and updating of computer software
Design of computer programs
Design of computer software
Design of software
Design of software for processing and distribution of multimedia contents
Design services for computer programs
Design services relating to virtual reality software
Design services relating to computer software
Design services relating to computer programmes
Design services relating to computer systems
Designing and developing webpages on the internet
Designing and creating web sites for others
Design, updating and maintenance of computer software
Designing and developing web pages
Designing and implementing network web pages for others
Designing of computer programs
Designing websites for advertising purposes
Developing and updating computer software
Developing computer software
Development and design of mobile applications
Development and maintenance of computer software
Development and testing of software
Development of computer programmes
Development of computer platforms
Development of computer software application solutions
Development of computer software
Development of programs for computers
Development of software
Development of software for processing and distribution of multimedia contents
Development of software for communication systems
Development of virtual reality software
Development services relating to computer programmes
Development, updating and maintenance of software and database systems
Duplicating computer programmes
Electronic site authoring
Engineering services relating to computer programming
Hosting computer sites
Hosting computer websites
Hosting multimedia entertainment content
Hosting of customized web pages
Hosting of digital content online
Hosting of digital content on the Internet
Hosting of digital content
Hosting of interactive applications
Hosting of e-commerce platforms on the Internet
Hosting of mobile applications
Hosting of websites
Hosting on-line web facilities for others
Hosting online web facilities for others for sharing online content
Hosting online facilities for conducting interactive discussions
Hosting platforms on the Internet
Hosting services, software as a service, and rental of software
Hosting the web sites of others
Hosting websites
Hosting websites on the Internet
Information services relating to information technology
Information technology services
Installation and maintenance of computer software
Installation and maintenance of computer programs
Installation, maintenance, repair and servicing of computer software
Installation, maintenance and updating of computer software
Installation of computer programmes
Installation of computer software
Installation of software
Installation, repair and maintenance of computer software
Installing web pages on the internet for others
IT services
Maintenance and repair of software
Maintenance and updating of computer software
Maintenance of computer programmes
Maintenance of computer software
Maintenance of software
Maintenance of websites
Managing web sites for others
Monitoring of network systems
Platform as a Service [PaaS]
Platform as a service [PaaS] featuring software platforms for transmission of images, audio-visual content, video content and messages
Platforms for artificial intelligence as software as a service [SaaS]
Platforms for gaming as software as a service [SaaS]
Platforms for graphic design as software as a service [SaaS]
Programming (Computer -)
Programming of multimedia applications
Programming of software for Internet platforms
Programming of software for Internet portals, chatrooms, chat lines and Internet forums
Providing online, non-downloadable software
Providing software on a global computer network
Provision of information relating to computer programming
Provision of information relating to computer programs
Renting computer software
Rental of webservers
Repair of computer software
Research and development of new products
Research, development, design and upgrading of computer software
Research in the field of computer programs and software
Server hosting
Server administration
Services for the writing of computer software
Software as a service
Software as a service [SaaS]
Software as a service [SAAS] services
Software as a service [SaaS] featuring computer software platforms for artificial intelligence
Software as a service [SaaS] featuring software platforms for electronic gaming
Software as a service [SaaS] featuring software platforms for graphic design
Software authoring
Software creation
Software design
Software customisation services
Software development
Software development, programming and implementation
Software engineering
Software installation
Software research
Technical advisory services relating to computer programs
Technical consultancy relating to the application and use of computer software
Technical services for the downloading of software
Testing of computer software
Up-dating of computer software
Updating and design of computer software
Updating and adapting of computer programs according to user requirements
Updating and upgrading of computer software
Updating home pages for others
Updating Internet pages
Updating of computer software
Updating of software
Updating websites for others
Web site hosting services
Webhosting
Webpage design services
Website design
Website design and development
Website development for others
Website hosting services
Writing of computer software.
The mark was filed in class 45 with following description of goods: