The trademark application was filed by Benetton Group S.r.l., a corporation established under the laws of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on December 19, 2012, and it was registered by office on March 31, 2013 without any oppositions.
It was designated 'Basic Application' for International Application 1297733 at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
The application was filed in Italian (English was selected as the second language).
Cancellation Proceedings
A total of undefined cancellation proceedings were initiated against the trademark registration in 2013.The first Cancellation was filed by ICE MOUNTAIN IBIZA S.L. (represented by BAYLOS) on May 14, 2023 and Final decision on costs – Request withdrawn.
The renewal of the trademark was recorded by the office on August 9, 2022.
Claims of seniority of the trademark registration was recorded on January 13, 2014. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on December 25, 2014. International trade mark of the trademark registration was recorded on May 22, 2016. Application for revocation or for a declaration of invalidity of the trademark registration was recorded on June 16, 2020. Decisions on applications for revocation or for a declaration of invalidity of the trademark registration was recorded on May 16, 2023. Relative errors of the trademark registration was recorded on July 30, 2023.
The Appeal with reference B R0280/2022-2 was Trade mark declared partially invalid according to Article 66 EUTMR with decision issued on April 13, 2023 by the EUIPO. The Cancellation with reference B 000044486 was EUTM partially cancelled according to Article 58(1)(a) EUTMR with decision issued on December 6, 2021 by the EUIPO.
The application claimed as seniority of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland trademark null and filed on January 25, 1983 which was accepted by the office.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 3 with following description of goods:
Fragrances for personal use
Eau de cologne
Toilet water.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Spectacle glasses
Spectacle frames
Eyeglass frames
Sunglasses
Spectacles [optics].
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Bags and wallets made of leather and imitations of leather
Trunks and travelling bags
Umbrellas
Vanity cases, not fitted, trunks [luggage]
Bags for sports
Purses
Travelling sets [leatherware]
Briefcases
School bags
Umbrellas
Card cases [notecases]
Pocket wallets
Handbags
Haversacks
Beach bags
Travelling bags
Shopping bags
Valises
Suitcases
Garment bags for travel
Backpacks.
The mark was filed in class 24 with following description of goods:
Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes
Bed covers
Table covers
Glass cloths [towels]
Face towels of textile
Towels of textile
Bath linen, except clothing
Household linen
Bed linen
Table linen, not of paper
Diapered linen
Brocades
Calico
Canvas for tapestry or embroidery
Tablemats, not of paper
Haircloth [sackcloth]
Bed blankets
Bed covers of paper
Travelling rugs [lap robes]
Curtain holders of textile material
Bed clothes
Dimity
Cotton fabrics
Crepe [fabric]
Crepon
Damask
Labels of cloth
Handkerchiefs of textile
Pillowcases
Mattress covers
Felt
Sanitary flannel
Flannel [fabric]
Hat linings, of textile, in the piece
Covers [loose] for furniture
Covers for cushions
Pillow shams
Fitted toilet lid covers of fabric
Linings [textile]
Flags, not of paper
Gauze [cloth]
Washing mitts
Jersey [fabric]
Cheviots [cloth]
Sheets [textile]
Marabouts [cloth]
Filtering materials of textile
Plastic material [substitute for fabrics]
Material (Textile -)
Drugget
Billiard cloth
Printers' blankets of textile
Wall hangings of textile
Eiderdowns [down coverlets]
Door curtains
Tick [linen]
Furniture coverings of plastic
Furniture coverings of textile
Sleeping bags [sheeting]
Coasters [table linen]
Bunting
Bolting cloth
Banners
Cloth
Lining fabric for shoes
Woollen cloth
Fabric, impervious to gases, for aeronautical balloons
Table runners
Shrouds
Taffeta [cloth]
Tablecloths, not of paper
Moleskin [fabric]
Hemp cloth
Calico cloth (Printed -)
Ticks [mattress covers]
Oilcloth for use as tablecloths
Gummed cloth, other than for stationery
Cheese cloth
Buckram
Curtains of textile or plastic
Shower curtains of textile or plastic
Fabric
Adhesive fabric for application by heat
Hemp fabric
Jute fabric
Linen cloth
Rayon fabric
Ramie fabric
Silk [cloth]
Silk fabrics for printing patterns
Esparto fabric
Elastic woven material
Fabric of imitation animal skins
Fibreglass fabrics for textile use
Knitted fabric
Non-woven textile fabrics
Upholstery fabrics
Fabric for footwear
Lingerie fabric
Fabrics for textile use
Traced cloths for embroidery
Chenille fabric
Frieze [cloth]
Place mats, not of paper
Serviettes of textile
Napkins, of cloth, for removing make-up
Trellis [cloth]
Quilts
Tulle
Velvet
Net curtains
Mosquito nets
Zephyr [cloth].
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Clothing, footwear, headgear
Clothing for gymnastics
Dresses
Bath robes
Clothing
Bandanas [neckerchiefs]
Caps [headwear]
Berets
Underwear
Underwear (anti-sweat -)
Footwear
Boots for sports
Slippers
Socks
Short-sleeve shirts
Shirts
Stuff jackets [clothing]
Hats
Coats
Belts [clothing]
Money belts [clothing]
Camisoles
Headgear for wear
Ear muffs [clothing]
Layettes [clothing]
Beach clothes
Headbands [clothing]
Scarfs
Gabardines [clothing]
Jackets [clothing]
Skirts
Jumper dresses
Gloves [clothing]
Mittens
Ready-made clothing
Knitwear [clothing]
Jerseys [clothing]
Leg warmers
Leggings [trousers]
Hosiery
Swimsuits
Sweaters
Pants
Babies' pants [clothing]
Trousers
Parkas
Pyjamas
Ponchos
Pullovers
Brassieres
Sandals
Bath sandals
Shoes
Esparto shoes
Gymnastic shoes
Beach shoes
Football boots
Sports shoes
Underpants
Topcoats
Outer clothing
Slips [undergarments]
Boots
Tee-shirts
Cap peaks.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Business management
Business administration
Office functions
Bill-posting
Rental of vending machines
Rental of advertising time on communication media
Commercial information agencies
Publicity agencies
Import-export agencies
Updating of advertising material
Commercial administration of the licensing of the goods and services of others
Cost price analysis
Commercial or industrial management assistance
Business consultancy (Professional -)
Business management consultancy
Personnel management consultancy
Accounting
Shop window dressing
Dissemination of advertising matter
Distribution of samples
Demonstration of goods
Business management of performing artists
Direct mail advertising
Compilation of statistics
Invoicing
Business management of hotels
Business management of sports people
File management (Computerized -)
Business information
Commercial information and advice for consumers [consumer advice shop]
Business investigations
Layout services for advertising purposes
Rental of advertising space
Marketing
Rental of photocopying machines
Office machines and equipment rental
Publicity material rental
Organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes
Organization of trade fairs for commercial or advertising purposes
Fashion shows for promotional purposes (Organization of -)
Efficiency experts
Payroll preparation
Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes
Economic forecasting
Production of advertising films
Business management assistance
Sales promotion for others
Publication of publicity texts
Publicity
On-line advertising on a computer network
Advertising by mail order
Publicity columns preparation
Radio advertising
Television advertising
Compilation of information into computer databases
Business inquiries
Personnel recruitment
Writing of publicity texts
Public relations
Sponsorship search
Data search in computer files for others
Marketing research
Business research
Document reproduction
Psychological testing for the selection of personnel
Arranging newspaper subscriptions for others
Arranging subscriptions to telecommunication services for others
Procurement services for others [purchasing goods and services for other businesses]
Price comparison services
Business management and organization consultancy
Business organization consultancy
Management (Advisory services for business -)
Typing
Photocopying services
Modelling for advertising or sales promotion
News clipping services
Relocation services for businesses
Telephone answering for unavailable subscribers
Secretarial services
Shorthand
Outsourcing services [business assistance]
Telemarketing services
Systemization of information into computer databases