The trademark BARBAROSSA BAY was filed by Barbarossa Bay, a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on January 4, 2019, and received one opposition filed on April 3, 2019 by Schuhhaus Siemes Einkaufs & Beteiligungs GmbH on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by STEFFAN & KIEHNE PATENTANWÄLTE PARTG MBB and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued April 3, 2019
The application was filed in Dutch, and Dutch was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003079690 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(a) EUTMR with decision issued on January 18, 2022 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Luggage, bags, wallets and other carriers
Luggage
Pouches
Drawstring pouches
Clutches [purses]
Flexible bags for garments
Canvas bags
Grips [bags]
Bucket bags
Knitted bags, not of precious metals
Rucksacks
Small rucksacks
Drawstring bags
Bags
Pouches for holding make-up, keys and other personal items
Towelling bags
Flight bags
Waterproof bags
Overnight bags
Overnight cases.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Clothing
Bathing costumes for women
Bikinis
Bathing suits
Bathing suits for men
Beach wraps
Surfwear
Visors [headwear]
Wet suits for surfing
Hats
Footwear
Bandanas [neckerchiefs]
Bathing caps
Fashion hats
Caps [headwear]
Bonnets [headwear]
Visors
Cap peaks
Sports caps
Sports headgear [other than helmets]
Sports caps and hats
Beach hats
Sun hats
Sun visors
Bath sandals
Bath slippers
Deck shoes
Canvas shoes
Footwear for women
Slip-on shoes
Ladies' sandals
Men's sandals
Sandals
Flat shoes
Pumps [footwear]
Mules
Plastic slippers
Shoes
Platform shoes
High-heeled shoes
Flip-flops
Thong sandals
Sandals and beach shoes
Beach shoes
Bodies [clothing]
Leotards
Bermuda shorts
Bandeaux [clothing]
Rash guards
Boxer shorts
Outerclothing
Boleros
Leisure suits
Hoods [clothing]
Brassieres
Bustiers
Dry suits
Chemise tops
Ready-made clothing
Short sets [clothing]
Coats for women
Knitwear [clothing]
Functional underwear
Clothing for gymnastics
Woven clothing
Woven shirts
Short-sleeve shirts
Vest tops
Open-necked shirts
Knit shirts
Shirts
Chemises
Athletic tights
Running vests
Halter tops
Kerchiefs [clothing]
Boy shorts [underwear]
Men's underwear
Menswear
Men's and women's jackets, coats, trousers, vests
Shift dresses
Jogging sets [clothing]
Jumper suits
One-piece playsuits
Jerseys [clothing]
Tracksuit bottoms
Running Suits
Jackets [clothing]
Clothing for men, women and children
Loungewear
Dressing gowns
Breeches for wear
Swim wear for children
Swim wear for gentlemen and ladies
Bathing trunks
Swim shorts
Yoga pants
Yoga shirts
Wet suits for windsurfing
Wetsuits for surface watersports
Wetsuit gloves
Wet suits
Waterproof clothing
Casual jackets
Casual trousers
Leisurewear
Moisture-wicking sports bras
Moisture-wicking sports pants
Moisture-wicking sports shirts
Tracksuit tops
Tops [clothing]
Warm-up tops
Tankinis
Tank tops
Short-sleeved T-shirts
Hooded sweatshirts
Sweat shirts
Sweaters
Boardshorts
Thongs
Tube tops
Sundresses
Beach clothes
Sports jerseys
Sports clothing [other than golf gloves]
Sportswear
Gussets for bathing suits [parts of clothing]
Gussets [parts of clothing]
Underpants
Sleepsuits
Sleep masks
Shorts
Shoulder scarves
Shoulder straps for clothing
Guernseys
Sarongs
Saris
Skirts
Skorts
Belts made out of cloth
Belts made from imitation leather
Pleated skirts
Polo sweaters
Polo shirts
Ponchos
Pyjamas
Long sleeve pullovers
Shirts and slips
Eye masks
Ear muffs [clothing]
Fitted swimming costumes with bra cups
Bottoms [clothing]
Ladies' underwear
Underwear
Bathing suit cover-ups
Shawls and stoles
Shawls and headscarves
Shawls [from tricot only]
Monokinis
Nighties
Nightwear
Coverups
Mankinis
Tap pants
Linen clothing
Lingerie
Leggings [trousers]
Footless tights.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising, marketing and promotional services
Purchasing services
Mail order retail services for clothing
Retail services connected with the sale of clothing and clothing accessories
Retail services in relation to clothing accessories
Retail services in relation to fashion accessories