EUTM file information

018712740

Baku City Circuit

June 4, 2022

Trademark Summary

The trademark Baku City Circuit was filed by SPORTS MERCHANDISE EVENTS SRL, a corporation established under the laws of Romania (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on July 4, 2022, and received one opposition filed on October 4, 2022 by Baku City Circuit Operations Company (BCCOC) on (a) Art. 8(4), (b) Identity of marks and Goods and Services. the opponent was represented by ARNECKE SIBETH DABELSTEIN RECHTSANWÄLTE STEUERBERATER PARTNERSCHAFTSGESELLSCHAFT MBB and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued October 4, 2022

The application was filed in Romanian, and Romanian 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 2023.The first Cancellation was filed by Baku City Circuit Operations Company (BCCOC) (represented by ARNECKE SIBETH DABELSTEIN RECHTSANWÄLTE STEUERBERATER PARTNERSCHAFTSGESELLSCHAFT MBB) on October 16, 2023 and Ready for decision.

Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on August 15, 2022. A transfer of the trademark registration was recorded on September 20, 2023. Application for revocation or for a declaration of invalidity of the trademark registration was recorded on October 18, 2023.

Goods And Services

  • The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
    1. Application software
    2. System and system support software, and firmware
    3. Web application and server software
    4. Firmware and device drivers
    5. Operating systems
    6. Utility, security and cryptography software
    7. Downloadable cryptographic keys for receiving and spending cryptocurrency
    8. Computer programs for accessing, browsing and searching online databases
    9. VPN [virtual private network] operating software
    10. Computer programs for the enabling of access or entrance control
    11. Downloadable computer utility programs
    12. Computer utility programs for file management
    13. Computer utility programs for data compression
    14. Utility programs for performing computer system diagnostics
    15. Antispyware software
    16. Antivirus software
    17. Computer software for encryption
    18. Computer software for system cleaning and optimization
    19. Cryptography software
    20. Downloadable cryptographic keys for receiving and spending crypto assets
    21. Downloadable computer software for managing cryptocurrency transactions using blockchain technology
    22. Downloadable computer software for blockchain technology
    23. Coin-operated mechanisms
    24. Payment terminals, money dispensing and sorting devices
    25. Downloadable e-wallets
    26. Downloadable computer software for use as an electronic wallet.
  • The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods:
    1. Toys, games, and playthings
    2. Sporting and physical exercise equipment
    3. Fairground and playground apparatus
    4. Video game apparatus, arcade games, and amusement machines
    5. Table-top games and gambling devices
    6. Electronic games apparatus
    7. Computer game apparatus
    8. Video game apparatus
    9. Video game consoles
    10. Free-standing video games apparatus
    11. Electronic games.
  • The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
    1. Financial transactions via blockchain
    2. Electronic banking via a global computer network [internet banking]
    3. Financial exchange of virtual currency
    4. Electronic transfer of virtual currencies
    5. Financial services in relation to digital currencies
    6. Monetary affairs
    7. Conducting of financial transactions
    8. Financial and monetary transaction services
    9. Financial and monetary services
    10. Monetary services
    11. Financial, monetary and banking services
    12. Currency trading
    13. Administration of financial affairs
    14. Financial management for businesses
    15. Arranging monetary transfers
    16. Monetary transfer
    17. Financial services relating to business
    18. Electronic transfer of crypto assets
    19. Electronic stock transfer initiation services
    20. Banking services in relation to the electronic transfer of funds
    21. Electronic funds transfer by telecommunications
    22. Electronic funds transfer provided via blockchain technology
    23. Electronic funds transfer
    24. E-wallet payment services
    25. Financial exchange of crypto assets
    26. Financial exchange
    27. Virtual currency exchange
    28. Computerised financial services relating to foreign currency dealings
    29. Money exchange and transfer
    30. Financial information in the nature of rates of exchange
    31. Financial database services relating to foreign exchange
    32. Cash and foreign exchange transactions.
  • The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
    1. Ticket reservation and booking services for education, entertainment and sports activities and events
    2. Education, entertainment and sport services
    3. Education, entertainment and sports
    4. Ticket agency services [entertainment]
    5. Arranging for ticket reservations for shows and other entertainment events
    6. Box office services
    7. Ticket reservation and booking services for sporting events
    8. Ticketing and event booking services
    9. Ticket reservation and booking services for entertainment events
    10. Gambling services
    11. Organisation of conferences, exhibitions and competitions
    12. Amusement and theme parks, fairs, zoos and museums
    13. Audio, video and multimedia production, and photography
    14. Live performance services
    15. Rental services relating to equipment and facilities for education, entertainment, sports and culture
    16. Education and instruction services
    17. Sports and fitness services
    18. Entertainment, sporting and cultural activities
    19. Entertainment in the nature of ongoing game shows
    20. Arranging of contests
    21. Fan club organisation
    22. Organisation of events for cultural, entertainment and sporting purposes
    23. Organising of festivals
    24. Organisation of galas
    25. Organisation of parties
    26. Organising of stage shows
    27. Arranging of visual and musical entertainment
    28. Hosting [organising] awards
    29. Organisation and presentation of shows
    30. Organising of audience participative games
    31. Organisation of shows
    32. Planning of shows
    33. Leisure services
    34. Entertainment services provided at a race track
    35. Entertainment services relating to competitions
    36. Entertainment services provided at a motor racing circuit
    37. Entertainment services in the nature of competitions
    38. Sporting activities
    39. Organising of sporting activities and of sporting competitions
    40. Organization, arranging and conducting of sports competitions
    41. Organization, arranging and conducting of boat races
    42. Organization of sports competitions
    43. Organisation of sporting events
    44. Organisation of automobile races
    45. Organization of boat races
    46. Organisation of yacht races
    47. Racing driver training
    48. Racing driver instruction
    49. Organisation of automobile rallies, tours and racing events.