The trademark Idle Space Tycoon was filed by ColdFire Games GmbH, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 15, 2019, and received one opposition filed on December 15, 2019 by Kolibri Games GmbH on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Fieldfisher Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB and proceedings were handled in German, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued December 15, 2019
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on July 2, 2020. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on July 19, 2022. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on July 20, 2022.
The Appeal with reference B R1503/2021-5 was Opposition allowed according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on May 17, 2022 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 003106228 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on June 27, 2021 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Games software
Interactive game software
Downloadable electronic game programs
Downloadable interactive entertainment software for playing video games
Downloadable interactive entertainment software for playing computer games
Software programs for video games
Augmented reality game software
Computer application software featuring games and gaming
Computer programs for pre-recorded games
Computer programmes for interactive television and for interactive games and/or quizzes
Computer software for the administration of on-line games and gaming
Electronic game software for wireless devices
Electronic game software for handheld electronic devices
Interactive multimedia software for playing games
Interactive multimedia game programs
Computer gaming software
Virtual reality game software
Electronic game software for mobile phones
Games software for use with video game consoles
Computer games programmes downloaded via the internet [software]
Video games [computer games] in the form of computer programs recorded on data carriers
Mobile apps
Application software for mobile phones
Computer application software for mobile telephones
Downloadable computer games
Computer programs for video and computer games.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Providing information on-line relating to computer games and computer enhancements for games
Internet games (non-downloadable)
Provision of online information relating to game players
Electronic games services provided via a global computer network
Gambling services
Electronic games services provided from a computer database or by means of the internet
Electronic games services, including provision of computer games on-line or by means of a global computer network
Electronic game services provided by means of the internet
On-line gaming services
Gaming services for entertainment purposes
Game services provided online from a computer network
Electronic game services and competitions provided by means of the internet
Electronic games services provided by means of a global communication network
Game services provided by means of communications by computer terminals or mobile telephone
Providing on-line interactive computer games
Provision of on-line computer games
Entertainment services for matching users with computer games
Providing interactive multi-player computer games via the internet and electronic communication networks.