The trademark ONIT Sport was filed by ONIT Sport Oy, a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Finland (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 26, 2021, and received one opposition filed on December 6, 2021 by ONIT S.p.A. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by BARZANĂ’ & ZANARDO ROMA S.P.A. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued December 6, 2021
The application was filed in Finnish, and Finnish was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on October 26, 2021.
The Opposition with reference B 003159760 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on April 26, 2023 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Hats
Clothing
Shoes
Parts of clothing, footwear and headgear
Bottoms [clothing]
Sweatpants
Sweat shirts
Sweat jackets
Referees uniforms
Hats
Head sweatbands
Sweatbands
Underpants
Scarves
Rash guards
Sports shoes
Face mask [clothing]
Neck scarves
Bandanas [neckerchiefs]
Moisture-wicking sports pants
Moisture-wicking sports shirts
Clothing for gymnastics
Gloves [clothing]
Sports caps
Caps being headwear
Children's headwear
Swim wear for children
Children's wear
Peaked headwear
Caps with visors
Dressing gowns
Bonnets
Clothing for men, women and children
Sports bibs
Loungewear
Headbands [clothing]
Shirts
Printed t-shirts
Knitted caps
Overshirts
Blousons
Cyclists' clothing
Headscarves
Beach shoes
Waterproof clothing
Shorts
Socks
Coats
Slippers
Tee-shirts
Windproof clothing
Bathing suits
Bathing caps
Sportswear
Athletic uniforms
Sports caps and hats
Sports pants
Sports shoes
Sports singlets
Sports headgear [other than helmets]
Thong sandals
Belts [clothing].
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Publishing, reporting, and writing of texts
Education, entertainment and sport services
Organisation of conferences, exhibitions and competitions
Sports and fitness services
Rental services relating to equipment and facilities for education, entertainment, sports and culture
Live performance services
Entertainment services
Entertainment in the nature of e-sports competitions
Organisation of entertainment and cultural events
Entertainment, sporting and cultural activities
Organising of entertainment competitions
Entertainment services in the nature of sporting events
Organising events for entertainment purposes
Conducting of entertainment events
Arranging of seminars relating to entertainment
Electronic publishing services
Publication of prospectuses
Arranging and conducting e-sports competitions
Educational services relating to physical fitness
Instruction courses relating to physical fitness
Physical fitness assessment services for training purposes
Provision of information relating to physical exercises via an online web site
Personal trainer services
Recreation and training services
Interactive entertainment services
Summer camps [entertainment and education]
Provision of information relating to racing
Entertainment services relating to competitions
Arranging of contests
Arranging and conducting of conventions
Arranging of conferences
Organisation of congresses and conferences for cultural and educational purposes
Arranging and conducting of congresses
Publication of instructional literature
Publication of training manuals
Conducting of instructional seminars
Cultural activities
Provision of educational services relating to fitness
Physical fitness consultation
Rental of equipment for use at athletic events
Children's adventure playground services
Physical training services
Providing instruction and equipment in the field of physical exercise
Organization of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes
Provision of on-line entertainment
Organising of competitions for education
Educational materials or apparatus (Rental of -)
Publication of educational teaching materials
Publication of printed matter
Organisation of games and competitions
Publication of calendars of events
Information and advisory services relating to entertainment
Tutoring
Training of sports players
Sporting and cultural activities
Rental of sports or exercise equipment
Arranging and conducting of sports competitions
Sporting education services
Sports tuition, coaching and instruction
Advisory services relating to the organisation of sporting events
Entertainment provided during intervals of sporting events