| Serial Number | 79236566 |
| Word Mark | BUNDESLIGA INTERNATIONAL |
| Filing Date | Friday, September 22, 2017 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, July 2, 2019 |
| Registration Number | 5790384 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, July 2, 2019 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, April 16, 2019 |
| Goods and Services | Production and rental of films, videos and other television programs; showing of films, videos and other television programs at theaters; recording studio services, in particular audio, video, sound recording services, videotape recording; rental of video and/or audio cassettes, tapes and discs and video games being computer games; rental of television sets containing decoders; providing correspondence courses, distance learning and live and online workshops, seminars, and courses in the fields of politics, business, finance, law, social welfare, sport, culture, technology, computers, the Internet; entertainment, sporting and cultural activities, namely, live sporting events, providing information relating to sporting and cultural activities; organizing community sporting and cultural events; entertainment, namely, production of radio and TV programming; organization and execution of sports, show, quiz and music events; organization and execution of live broadcast competitions on radio and television in the fields of sports and quiz shows; organizing competitions in the fields of education, teaching, entertainment and sport; Radio and television entertainment services, namely, ongoing radio and television programs featuring soccer and football competitions; Organization and presentation of sports events, cultural and theatrical shows, quiz shows and live musical events and organization of competitions in the fields of sports; production of game shows featuring prizes which may be broadcast; organization of sports competitions; arranging and conducting of beauty contests; educational services, namely, providing training in the field of promoting the talents of others; publication of books, periodicals and other printed matter and corresponding electronic publishing; organization of and conducting music concerts, theatrical productions and sports competitions; production of film, television, and radio programs; Production of films and video films for educational, instructional and entertainment purposes, including for children and young people; production and rental of sound and image recordings on video and/or audio cassettes, tapes and discs; live theatrical performances, live music performances; Organizing cultural and arts events; Arranging and conducting of educational congresses, seminars, lectures in the field of soccer and football; services of a publishing house, namely, publishing the books and magazines of others; Production of web-TV programs, interactive television programs and Internet TV programs; Providing online gaming services on the Internet; Entertainment services, namely, providing online video games; sports camps; providing teaching and instruction in the field of sports; sports training; arranging and conducting of educational congresses; Booking of seats for shows and booking of theatre tickets; Ticket and seat reservation for musical concerts, shows and other entertainment performances; arranging for ticket reservation services for cultural and sporting events; booking of seats for shows and sporting events; Organizing and arranging of seminars and lectures in the field of advertising; Providing non-downloadable radio and television shows via wireless or cable networks; publication of periodicals, books and other printed matter |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a square design in red with a white image of a person kicking a white ball above a white partial globe design. Below the square appears the black wording "BUNDESLIGA INTERNATIONAL". |
| Goods and Services | Electric, electrotechnical and electronic apparatus, equipment and instruments for the input, storage, processing and transmission of data, namely, video processors, electric cables, power controllers, smart phones; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound and/or images and/or electronic data; data communications apparatus and instruments, namely, computer routers; scientific, control, measuring, signaling, metering, recording, monitoring, checking, switching, regulating equipment and optical apparatus and instruments, namely, video processors, electric cables, power controllers; apparatus, instruments and equipment for telecommunications, namely, telecommunication transmitters; optical image viewers with three-dimensional graphic representation; apparatus for receiving, recording, transmission, processing, transforming, output and reproduction of data, speech, text, signals, sound and images, including multimedia apparatus, namely, smart phones, video recorders, televisions, video processors, electric cables, power controllers; electronic apparatus for entertainment, namely, radio and television receivers, sound and/or image recording and reproduction equipment, including portable and for digital image and sound signals; apparatus for interactive television viewing, namely, television receivers and remote controls which allow for interactive viewing; apparatus for receiving and transforming encoded signals, namely, encoding and decoding apparatus; apparatus, including multimedia apparatus, for connecting and controlling audio, video and telecommunications apparatus and computers and printers, including multimedia apparatus with electronic program management and control for interactive television viewing and/or pay TV, namely, remote controls for controlling televisions, computers and printers, including televisions with electronic program management and control for interactive television viewing and/or pay TV; electronic program guides, namely, downloadable files containing electronic television program guides; operating software for operating televisions and remote controls for televisions; data processing equipment and computers, buffer type computer memories, computer chips, disk drives for computers, electronic cables, disc drives, computer terminals, printers, keyboards, monitors and other peripheral apparatus for computers; computer game accessories, namely, disk memories and television receivers; video, computer and other electronic games software for use with television and other apparatus; musical juke boxes; accessories for computers and electronic and electrotechnical apparatus, namely, computer mice, electrical control panels, electrical adapters, modules for expanding memory capacity; voice synthesizers, namely, electronic voice synthesizing apparatus; light pens, electronic 3D spectacles; Blank recordable cassettes, floppy discs and discs and memory modules; prerecorded cassettes, floppy discs and discs and memory modules all featuring software programs for controlling and recording television broadcasts; Boxes specially adapted for storing cassettes, floppy discs and computer discs; video recorders for recording television programs; numerical keyboards, floppy disk stations principally comprising floppy disk drives, microprocessors and control electronics; electronic data processing apparatus, including monitors, input apparatus, output apparatus, printers, terminals and memories, aforementioned apparatus being additional apparatus for a main piece of apparatus; Computer programs on data carriers of all kinds, namely, computer programs for use in recording television broadcasts; blank magnetic data carriers; Video games in the form of computer programs recorded on data carriers; computer and video game cassettes, floppy disks, cartridges, disks; prerecorded sound carriers featuring recordings of sporting events and music, in particular, discs, compact discs, sound tapes and compact cassettes; prerecorded image carriers featuring images in the field of sports and soccer, namely, video cassettes and DVDs; exposed cinematographic films; blank CDs for recording photographs; photographic, cinematographic, optical and teaching apparatus and instruments, namely, video projectors; cameras; pre-recorded magnetic data carriers, magnetic optical discs and optical data carriers all featuring sound and images in the field of soccer and football; Pre-paid telephone calling cards, magnetically encoded; Optical apparatus and instruments, namely, spectacles, glasses and spectacle frames; spectacle cases; structural parts for all the aforesaid goods; cases specially adapted for holding video cassettes |
| Goods and Services | Wireless or cable network broadcasting of radio and television broadcasts/programs; transmitting of film, television, radio, teletext and videotext programs or broadcasts; telecommunications access service; Collection and transmission of messages, press reports, including by electronic means and/or by computer; transmission of market research data, including by electronic means and/or by computer; sound, image and data transmission by cable, satellite, computer network, telephone and other lines, and all other transmission media; broadcasting of pay-TV programs, including video-on-demand transmission and provision of access to digital platforms, for others; providing access to information databases; transmission of information via wireless or cable networks; on-line services and transmissions, namely, transfer of information and messages including e-mail; providing telecommunications channels for teleshopping services; providing access to telecommunications networks with the aid of digital multimedia technology, in particular for Internet access, teleshopping and telebanking, including for use with television screens; Electronic transmission of data and computer programs on electronic networks, in particular on the Internet and other electronic communications media, namely, electronic transmission of information of all kinds, in particular in the fields of politics, economics, finance, law, social issues, sport, religion, technology, computers, the Internet; providing access to electronic shopping systems on electronic networks, in particular on the Internet and other electronic communications media; transmission of sound, speech, images and/or data; communications by telephone, mobile telephone communications; transmission of data for operating databases for conducting teleservices; providing access to databases for the purpose of providing information on the Internet, in particular including within the framework of Internet communities and websites and including SMS (short message systems); Electronic communication by means of chat lines within the framework of virtual communications platforms and internet bulletin boards; email services, namely, transmission of email; fax transmission services; text message services via SMS; transmission of information stored on databases, in particular including communication by means of interactive computer systems; providing telecommunications access to computer platforms for the supply and demand of goods/services; online provider services, namely, providing access to, and transmission of, information, texts, drawings and images on electronic networks; Internet services, namely, providing access to information and entertainment programs on the Internet; providing access for users to various communication networks; broadcasting of teleshopping programs; Providing telecommunications access to e-commerce platforms on the Internet and other electronic media; providing access to Internet forums for the exchange of information and ideas on topics of all kinds; electronic transmission of data; leasing of access time to information databases; Providing temporary electronic access to information databases; Providing temporary electronic access to databases for the purpose of providing information on the Internet, in particular including within the framework of Internet communities and websites and including SMS (short message systems) |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) red, black and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Advertising and marketing; Providing information in the fields of marketing and advertising; organizational consultancy in the field of marketing and advertising; statistical evaluation of market research data; market research; market analysis; advertising research; public opinion polling; distribution of catalogues, mailing lists and materials for advertising purposes of others; Radio, television and cinema advertising, public relations, sales promotion, negotiation and settlement of commercial transactions, for others; computerized file managing; organization of trade fairs and exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes; Preparing audiovisual presentations for use in advertising and marketing; Marketing of advertising time on television through agencies and rental of advertising time on television; business consultancy and business organization consultancy; advertising, in particular radio, television, cinema, print, videotext and teletext advertising; Marketing research provided through advertising agencies and agencies for advertising time and space; publication of prospectuses for advertising purposes and for the presentation of goods; telephone order-taking services for teleshopping; arranging advertising time in all relevant media; business management services; business administration; office functions; business organization consultancy; typing; secretarial services; business consultancy; business consultancy and advisory services; business management for foreign businesses; development of advertising concepts, in particular for marketing goods and services via worldwide electronic networks, in particular the Internet and other electronic communications media; Arranging of buying and selling contracts for third parties; electronic commerce provider services, namely, administrative order processing and invoicing for electronic ordering systems; dissemination of advertising on an online electronic communications network; computerized market research services; auctioneering on the Internet; business strategy development relating to franchising for organizing commercial and organizational know-how; arranging of contracts online for the purchase of goods and providing of services, for others; call center services, namely, order acceptance and administrative order processing; telephone answering for unavailable subscribers; advertising planning services; rental of advertising space on the Internet; banner advertising; business organization consultancy for talent promotion; production of advertising films; rental of advertising films; production of teleshopping programs; television and radio advertisement production; promotion of sports competitions and events |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The English translation of "BUNDESLIGA" in the mark is "FEDERAL LEAGUE". |
| Goods and Services | Licensing of industrial property rights; intellectual property consultancy; copyright management; licensing of computer software; domain name registration services; legal services; legal services relating to granting of license rights to asset components of personal rights; Legal services related to the exploitation and administration of intellectual property rights by licensing in the sports sector; physical security consulting; Legal services in the field of the granting, leasing and exploitation of intellectual property rights via licensing of intellectual property rights relating to films, television and radio productions and other image and sound programs, and to print media and other printed products, in particular relating to football events; Legal services in the field of exploitation of copyright in relation to films and television programs in the field of merchandising by licensing; legal consultancy on matters relating to sport, television entertainment and television advertising; alternative dispute resolution services; legal consultancy relating to management of intellectual property and copyrights; Legal services in the field of exploitation of related rights by licensing and management of television transmission rights, in particular rights to the transmission of sporting events; Legal services in the field of negotiation of contracts relating to intellectual property rights, exploitation of copyright by licensing and management of rights relating to press articles and radio, television and film programs to be used in sound and image carriers; Legal services in the field of negotiation of contracts relating to intellectual property rights, exploitation of copyright by licensing and management of rights relating to articles in newspapers and periodicals |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "INTERNATIONAL" |
| Goods and Services | Configuration of computer networks for the transmission of messages, images, texts, speech and data using software; technical consultancy in the field of software development for multimedia, interactive television and Pay TV; development of software, researching and developing of integrated circuits; design of computer chips; computer programming, including video and computer games; development of software for electronic television program guides; engineering services, in particular in the fields of multimedia, digital and/or interactive television and telecommunications; computer technology consulting in relation to computer technology research for products in the field of sport, television entertainment and advertising; Internet provider services, namely, installation and maintenance of software for Internet access and dial-in nodes, and rental of memory space on a server connected to the Internet and programming of web pages, for others, for access via the Internet; design of homepages on the Internet; rental of memory space on computer systems connected to the Internet; design of web sites for advertising purposes and web page design; Technological computer planning of telecommunications equipment; graphic arts designing and designer services; Scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of computer networking hardware, computer datacenter architecture; Research, design and development of computers and software; Technology consultancy in the field of computer software design for marketing and advertising; creating and updating of webpages for advertising on the Internet; graphic design of printed and published products, including corresponding electronic media; electronic storage of information, including sound, images and data; electronic storage of fees data; database services, namely, storage of data; storage of data in information databases; conversion of texts to digital format; programming of video games |
| International Class | 038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 104 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, July 20, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 038 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus. |
| US Class Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, July 20, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, July 20, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, July 20, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, July 20, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, July 20, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 045 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | DFL Deutsche Fussball Liga e.V. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | DE |
| Party Name | DFL Deutsche Fussball Liga e.V. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | DE |
| Party Name | DFL Deutsche Fussball Liga e.V. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | DE |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, July 24, 2018 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Thursday, July 19, 2018 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Friday, July 20, 2018 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Friday, July 20, 2018 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, July 27, 2018 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Saturday, July 28, 2018 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Thursday, August 9, 2018 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Thursday, August 9, 2018 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Saturday, August 25, 2018 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Monday, February 4, 2019 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, February 4, 2019 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, February 5, 2019 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, February 19, 2019 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, March 27, 2019 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 16, 2019 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, April 16, 2019 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 2, 2019 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, October 2, 2019 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Saturday, October 26, 2019 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Saturday, October 26, 2019 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Friday, August 11, 2023 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, July 2, 2024 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Saturday, January 8, 2022 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Friday, November 15, 2019 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |