The trademark VOODOO was filed by Andreas Müller, a national of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 9, 2007, and received one opposition filed on December 9, 2007 by Games Media Limited on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by SWINDELL & PEARSON LTD and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued December 9, 2007
It was designated 'Basic Application' for International Application null at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Cancellation Proceedings
A total of undefined cancellation proceedings were initiated against the trademark registration in 2010.The first Cancellation was filed by Think Schuhwerk GmbH (represented by ???) on May 17, 2015 and Final decision – Request rejected on substance.
The renewal of the trademark was recorded by the office on October 12, 2017.
Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on November 2, 2008. Application for revocation or for a declaration of invalidity of the trademark registration was recorded on April 26, 2010. Divisions of EUTM registrations of the trademark registration was recorded on October 3, 2010. Divisions of EUTM registrations of the trademark registration was recorded on October 7, 2010. Divisions of EUTM registrations of the trademark registration was recorded on November 21, 2010. Decisions on applications for revocation or for a declaration of invalidity of the trademark registration was recorded on May 20, 2015.
The Appeal with reference B R0474/2012-4 was Cancellation rejected according to Article 7 CTMR with decision issued on November 13, 2012 by the EUIPO. The Cancellation with reference B 000004233 was Cancellation rejected according to Article 52(1)(a) CTMR with decision issued on January 29, 2012 by the EUIPO. The null with reference B T-50/13 was Decision confirmed according to Article 52(1)(a) CTMR with decision issued on November 17, 2014 by the EUIPO.
The application claimed as seniority of the Federal Republic of Germany trademark 39618517.7 registered on December 11, 1996 and filed on April 17, 1996 which was accepted by the office.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with Spectacles, in particular sunglasses, sports spectacles, bicycle spectacles and protective helmets, in particular for sports, bicycle helmets, hockey helmets..
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Clothing, footwear, headgear
Heels
Heelpieces for shoes
Suits
Babywear
Babies' pants
Babies' napkins of textile
Swimming costumes
Bathing trunks
Bathrobes
Bathing caps
Bath sandals
Bath slippers
Bandanas (scarves)
Berets
Clothing made from imitations of leather
Motorists' clothing
Paper clothing
Boas [necklets]
Teddies [undergarments]
Brassieres
Bodices (lingerie)
Chasubles
Women's dresses
Shower caps
Inner soles
Dress handkerchiefs
Fancy-dress costumes
Mittens
Fishermen's smocks (fishing vests)
Football boots
Footmuffs, not electrically heated
Gabardines
Galoshes
Gaiters
Money belts [clothing]
Non-slipping devices for boots
Belts [clothing]
Clothing for gymnastics
Gymnastic shoes
Half-boots
Neckerchiefs
Gloves (clothing)
Slippers
Ladies' shirts
Shirt yokes
Shirts
Slips [undergarments]
Detachable collars
Shirt fronts
Wooden shoes
Trousers
Trouser straps
Braces
Girdles
Hats
Hat frames [skeletons]
Jackets
Jersey clothing
Stuff jackets (clothing)
Skull caps
Hoods
Ready-made linings (parts of clothing)
Pockets for clothing
Ready-made clothing
Camisoles
Corsets
Shoulder wraps
Ties
Ascots
Bibs, not of paper
Leather clothing
Sweat-absorbent underclothing (underwear)
Liveries
Maniples
Wristbands (clothing)
Coats
Pelisses
Mantillas
Corselets
Miters (hats)
Dressing gowns
Muffs [clothing]
Caps
Cap peaks
Outerclothing
Ear muffs [clothing]
Jump suits
Paper hats (clothing)
Parkas
Wraps
Furs [clothing]
Petticoats
Pullovers
Cycling clothing
Raincoats
Skirts
Sandals
Saris
Shawls
Scarves, sashes for wear
Pyjamas
Sleeping masks
Veils (clothing)
Wimples
Breeches [for wear]
Lace boots
Fittings of metal for shoes and boots
Shoes
Welts for boots and shoes
Soles for footwear
Footwear uppers
Tips for footwear
Aprons
Aprons (clothing)
Dress shields
Ski boots
Briefs
Socks
Sock suspenders
Sportswear
Casual wear
Cycling apparel
Sports shoes
Sports shoes
Boots
Boot uppers
Headbands [clothing]
Esparto shoes or sandals
Stoles
Fur stoles
Studs for football boots [shoes]
Beach clothes
Beach shoes
Garters
Stockings
Sweat-absorbent stockings
Heelpieces for stockings
Suspenders
Tights
Sweaters
Togas
Knitwear [clothing]
Maillots
T-shirts
Turbans
Topcoats
Uniforms
Underpants
Underwear
Leggings
Waterskiing suits
Waistcoats
Hosiery.
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods:
Games and playthings
Gymnastic and sporting articles, not included in other classes
Fishing tackle
Boxes for fishing tackle
Fish hooks
Fishing poles
Reels for fishing
Fishing rods
Gut for fishing
Rattles (playthings)
Baseball gloves
Building games
Building blocks [toys]
Billiard table cushions
Skittles
Chalk for billiard cues
Billiard balls
Billiard cues
Billiard cues
Billiard tables
Coin-operated billiard tables
Bingo card
Bite sensors (fishing tackle)
Bob-sleighs
Body boards
Body-building apparatus
Bows for archery
Archery implements
Boxing gloves
Board games
Boomerangs
Checkers [games]
Draughtboards (games)
Gut for rackets
Discuses for sports
Divot repair tools (golf accessories)
Dominoes
Kites
Scented baits (lures, scents) for hunting and fishing
Scents (lures) for hunting and fishing
Skating boots with skates attached
Electronic games
Elbow guards [sports articles]
Exercisers (expanders)
Stationary exercise bicycles
Scale model vehicles
Paintball pistols (sporting goods)
Toy masks
Fencing gloves
Fencing masks
Fencing weapons
Shuttlecocks
Remote-control vehicles (toys)
Foils for fencing
Machines for physical exercises
Conjuring apparatus
Parlor games
Weightlifting belts (sporting articles )
Paragliders
Bells for Christmas trees
Golfing gloves
Golf clubs
Golf bags with or without wheels
Gymnastic apparatus
Gloves for games
Hanggliders
Dumb-bells
Harpoon guns [sports articles]
Resin (colophony) for athletes
Kite reels
Hockey sticks
Horseshoe games
Inline skates
Counters for games
Kaleidoscopes
Card games
Merry-go-rounds (for funfairs)
Skittles (games)
Candle holders for christmas trees
Landing nets for anglers
Kites for surfboards (sporting articles)
Kiteboards
Climbers' harness
Christmas crackers (bonbons)
Knee guards (sporting articles)
Decoys for hunting or fishing
Bait for hunting or fishing
Confetti
Headguards (sporting articles)
Spinning tops [toys]
Cricket bags
Artificial fishing bait
Artificial snow for Christmas trees
Billiard cue tips
Lures (scents) for hunting and fishing
Whistles for hunting
Bladders of balls for games
Air pistols [toys]
Mah-jong
Puppets
Bowling apparatus and machines
Masts for surfboards
Mobiles (toys)
Ammunition for paintball pistols (sporting accessories)