EUTM file information

000112755

ZARA

March 31, 1996

Trademark Summary

The trademark ZARA was filed by INDUSTRIA DE DISEÑO TEXTIL, S.A. (INDITEX, S.A.), a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of Spain (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on November 16, 1997, and received undefined oppositions.

Opposition Proceedings

There are undefined Oppositions claimed against trademark.

The first opposition filed on February 15, 1998 by Johnson Publishing Company, Inc on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Lario Rivas, Adela and its proceedings were handled in English The second opposition filed on February 12, 1998 by ZARA ApS on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by BUDDE SCHOU A/S and its proceedings were handled in English The third opposition filed on February 12, 1998 by ara AG on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Earlier sign & right to prohibit use of later TM under national law. the opponent was represented by Kohlmann, Kai and its proceedings were handled in English

The application was filed in Spanish, and Spanish 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 2001.The first Cancellation was filed by Sandro Zara Albano operante come ditta individuale ZARA ALBANO SANDRO (represented by ???) on March 8, 2009 and Final decision – Request rejected on substance.The second Cancellation was filed by Zainab Ansell (represented by ???) on February 16, 2017 and Final decision – EUTM partially cancelled.The third Cancellation was filed by SUPER RTL Fernsehen GmbH (represented by GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB) on August 4, 2013 and Final decision on costs – Request withdrawn.The fourth Cancellation was filed by Zahia DEHAR (represented by ???) on July 17, 2018 and Final decision on costs – Request withdrawn.

Two renewals of the trademark were recorded, one on September 24, 2006, and the other one on May 19, 2016.

Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on July 1, 2007. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on September 2, 2007. Application for revocation or for a declaration of invalidity of the trademark registration was recorded on April 13, 2008. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on August 19, 2010. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on March 16, 2011. Decisions on applications for revocation or for a declaration of invalidity of the trademark registration was recorded on August 22, 2011. Application for revocation or for a declaration of invalidity of the trademark registration was recorded on November 15, 2011. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on November 17, 2011. Application for revocation or for a declaration of invalidity of the trademark registration was recorded on April 9, 2012. Application for revocation or for a declaration of invalidity of the trademark registration was recorded on May 23, 2012. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on October 1, 2012. Decisions on applications for revocation or for a declaration of invalidity of the trademark registration was recorded on September 1, 2013. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on November 5, 2013. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on November 14, 2013. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on November 27, 2013. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on December 16, 2013. Application for revocation or for a declaration of invalidity of the trademark registration was recorded on April 24, 2014. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on July 20, 2015. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on September 6, 2016. Decisions on applications for revocation or for a declaration of invalidity of the trademark registration was recorded on February 20, 2017. Declaration under Art.28(8) EUTMR of the trademark registration was recorded on April 26, 2018. Decisions on applications for revocation or for a declaration of invalidity of the trademark registration was recorded on July 23, 2018. Decisions on applications for revocation or for a declaration of invalidity of the trademark registration was recorded on July 30, 2018. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on July 31, 2018. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on December 2, 2020. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on October 7, 2021. Requests for conversion of an EUTM application into a national trade mark application of the trademark registration was recorded on February 7, 2024.

The Appeal with reference B R0547/2005-4 was Cancellation rejected according to Article 8(4) CTMR with decision issued on October 16, 2008 by the EUIPO. The Appeal with reference B R1118/2013-2 was EUTM cancelled according to Rule 40 CTMIR with decision issued on May 18, 2014 by the EUIPO. The Appeal with reference B R1508/2019-5 was Other according to Article 139(2)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on November 18, 2019 by the EUIPO. The Appeal with reference B R1508/2019-G was Other according to Article 71(1)(b) EUTMDR with decision issued on October 5, 2020 by the EUIPO. The Appeal with reference B R1508/2019-G was Other according to Article 139(2) EUTMR with decision issued on September 17, 2023 by the EUIPO. The Cancellation with reference B 000000546 was Cancellation rejected according to null with decision issued on March 6, 2005 by the EUIPO. The Cancellation with reference B 000005951 was EUTM partially cancelled according to Article 51(1)(a) CTMR with decision issued on April 29, 2013 by the EUIPO. The null with reference B C-575/15 was Judgment Confirmed according to Article 58(1)(a) EUTMR with decision issued on October 25, 2016 by the EUIPO. The null with reference B T-584/14 was Decision confirmed according to Article 51(1)(a) CTMR with decision issued on September 8, 2015 by the EUIPO.

The application claimed as seniority of the Kingdom of Spain trademark null registered on July 4, 1995 and filed on June 29, 1994 which was accepted by the office.

Goods And Services

  • The mark was filed in class 3 with following description of goods:
    1. Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use
    2. Cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations
    3. Soaps
    4. Perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions
    5. Dentifrices
    6. Abrasive paper
    7. Adhesives for affixing false eyelashes
    8. Adhesives for affixing false hair
    9. Adhesives for cosmetic purposes
    10. Alum stones [antiseptic]
    11. Bath salts, not for medical purposes
    12. Cotton sticks for cosmetic purposes
    13. Cotton wool for cosmetic purposes
    14. Decorative transfers for cosmetic purposes
    15. Denture polishes
    16. Emery cloth
    17. Emery paper
    18. False eyelashes
    19. False nails
    20. Fumigation preparations [perfumes]
    21. Glass cloth
    22. Glass paper
    23. Incense
    24. Lacquer-removing preparations
    25. Paint stripping preparations
    26. Paper guides for eye make-up
    27. Polishing paper
    28. Potpourris [fragrances]
    29. Pumice stone
    30. Sachets for perfuming linen
    31. Sandcloth
    32. Sandpaper
    33. Shampoos
    34. Shaving stones [antiseptic]
    35. Shoemakers' wax
    36. Smoothing stones
    37. Swabs [toiletries]
    38. Tailors' wax
    39. Toiletries
    40. Tripoli stone for polishing
    41. Varnish-removing preparations
    42. Scented wood
    43. Shampoos for pets
    44. Mouth washes, not for medical purposes
    45. Cobblers' wax.
  • The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
    1. Scientific, nautical, surveying, electric, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments
    2. Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images
    3. Magnetic data carriers, recording discs
    4. Automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus
    5. Cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers
    6. Fire-extinguishing apparatus
    7. Animated cartoons
    8. Apparatus for changing record player needles
    9. Asbestos clothing for protection against fire
    10. Asbestos gloves for protection against accidents
    11. Bullet-proof vests
    12. Bullet-proof waistcoats
    13. Cabinets for loudspeakers
    14. Cases especially made for photographic apparatus and instruments
    15. Cases fitted with dissecting instruments [microscopy]
    16. Cleaning apparatus for phonograph records
    17. Cleaning apparatus for sound recording discs
    18. Clothing for protection against accidents, irradiation and fire
    19. Computer programmes [programs], recorded
    20. Computer operating programs recorded
    21. Computer operating programs, recorded
    22. Computer peripheral devices
    23. Computer software [recorded]
    24. Containers for contact lenses
    25. Divers' apparatus
    26. Divers' masks
    27. Diving suits
    28. Earplugs for divers
    29. Filters for respiratory masks
    30. Fire beaters
    31. Fire blankets
    32. Fire boats
    33. Fire engines
    34. Fire hose nozzles
    35. Floats for bathing and swimming
    36. Furniture especially made for laboratories
    37. Garments for protection against fire
    38. Gloves for divers
    39. Gloves for protection against accidents
    40. Gloves for protection against X-rays for industrial purposes
    41. Holders for electric coils
    42. Interfaces [for computers]
    43. Juke boxes [for computers]
    44. Knee-pad for workers
    45. Magnets
    46. Masts for wireless aerials
    47. Micrometer screws for optical instruments
    48. Monitors [computer programs]
    49. Motor fire engines
    50. Nets for protection against accidents
    51. Pince-nez chains
    52. Pince-nez cords
    53. Pince-nez cases
    54. Pince-nez mountings
    55. Plotters
    56. Protective helmets
    57. Protective masks
    58. Protective suits for aviators
    59. Protection devices for personal use against accidents
    60. Push button for bells
    61. Reflecting discs, for wear, for the prevention of traffic accidents
    62. Reflecting discs for wear, for the prevention of traffic accidents
    63. Respirators [other than for artificial respiration]
    64. Respirators for filtering air
    65. Respiratory masks [other than for artificial respiration]
    66. Retorts' stands
    67. Road signs, luminous or mechanical
    68. Safety nets
    69. Safety restraints [other than for vehicle seats and sports equipment]
    70. Safety tarpaulins
    71. Signs luminous
    72. Shoes for protection against accidents, irradiation and fire
    73. Solderers' helmets
    74. Spark-guards
    75. Stands for photographic apparatus
    76. Steering apparatus, automatic, for vehicles
    77. Spectacle frames
    78. Spectacle cases
    79. Swimming belts
    80. Swimming jackets
    81. Teeth protectors
    82. Turnstiles, automatic
    83. Tripods for cameras
    84. Water wings
    85. Workmen's protective face-shields.
  • The mark was filed in class 14 with following description of goods:
    1. Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes
    2. Jewellery, precious stones
    3. Horological and chronometric instruments
    4. Agates
    5. Anchors [clock and watch-making]
    6. Barrels [clock and watchmaking]
    7. Clock cases
    8. Clockworks
    9. Coins
    10. Copper tokens
    11. Jet, unwrought or semi-wrought
    12. Key rings [trinkets or fobs]
    13. Medals
    14. Movements for clocks and watches
    15. Objects of imitation gold
    16. Olivine [gems]
    17. Olivine [gems]
    18. Ormolu ware
    19. Ormolu ware
    20. Ornaments of jet
    21. Pearls made of ambroid [pressed amber]
    22. Semi-precious stones
    23. Spinel [precious stones]
    24. Straps for wristwatches
    25. Watch bands
    26. Watch cases
    27. Watch chains
    28. Watch crystals
    29. Watch glasses
    30. Watch springs
    31. Watch straps
    32. Pendulums [clock- and watchmaking]
    33. Dials [clock- and watchmaking]
    34. Clock hands [clock- and watchmaking].
  • The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
    1. Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes
    2. Printed matter
    3. Bookbinding material
    4. Photographs
    5. Stationery
    6. Adhesives for stationery or household purposes
    7. Artists' materials
    8. Paint brushes
    9. Typewriters and office requisites (except furniture)
    10. Instructional and teaching material (except apparatus)
    11. Plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes)
    12. Playing cards
    13. Printers' type
    14. Printing blocks
    15. Adhesive tapes for stationery or household purposes
    16. Aquarium hoods
    17. Babies' diaper-pants of paper and cellulose [disposable]
    18. Babies' diapers of paper and cellulose [disposable]
    19. Babies' napkin-pants [diaper-pants] of paper and cellulose [disposable]
    20. Babies' napkin-pants of paper and cellulose [disposable]
    21. Babies' napkins of paper and cellulose [disposable]
    22. Bags for microwave cooking
    23. Balls for ball-point pens
    24. Chaplets
    25. Composing frames [printing]
    26. Composing sticks
    27. Control tokens
    28. Engraving plates
    29. Galley racks [printing]
    30. Garbage bags [of paper or of plastics]
    31. Graining combs
    32. Hand labelling appliances
    33. House painters' rollers
    34. Indoor aquaria
    35. Marking chalk
    36. Packaging material made of starches
    37. Passport holders
    38. Photograph stands
    39. Printers' blankets, not of textile
    40. Printers' reglets
    41. Rosaries
    42. Self-adhesive tapes for stationery or household purposes
    43. Sheets of reclaimed cellulose for wrapping
    44. Steatite [tailor's chalk]
    45. Tailors' chalk
    46. Tanks [indoor aquaria]
    47. Trays for sorting and counting money
    48. Vignetting apparatus
    49. Wristbands for the retention of writing instruments
    50. Architects' models
    51. Indoor terrariums [vivariums]
    52. Holders for checkbooks [cheque books].
  • The mark was filed in class 24 with following description of goods:
    1. Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes
    2. Bed and table covers
    3. Banners
    4. Bunting
    5. Curtains of textile or plastic
    6. Flags [not of paper]
    7. Furniture coverings of plastic
    8. Plastic material [substitute for fabrics].
  • The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
    1. Clothing, footwear, headgear
    2. Babies' diapers of textile
    3. Babies' napkins of textile
    4. Boot uppers
    5. Cap peaks
    6. Dress shields
    7. Fittings of metal for shoes and boots
    8. Footwear uppers
    9. Hat frames [skeletons]
    10. Heelpieces for boots and shoes
    11. Heelpieces for stockings
    12. Heels
    13. Inner soles
    14. Iron fittings for boots
    15. Iron fittings for shoes
    16. Iron fittings for shoes
    17. Non-slipping devices for boots and shoes
    18. Pockets for clothing
    19. Ready-made linings [parts of clothing]
    20. Shirt fronts
    21. Shirt yokes
    22. Soles for footwear
    23. Studs for football boots [shoes]
    24. Tips for footwear
    25. Visors [hatmaking]
    26. Welts for boots
    27. Welts for boots and shoes
    28. Welts for shoes.
  • The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods:
    1. Games and playthings
    2. Gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes
    3. Decorations for Christmas trees
    4. Artificial fishing bait
    5. Billiard cue tips
    6. Billiard markers
    7. Billiard table cushions
    8. Bite indicators [fishing tackle]
    9. Bite sensors [fishing tackle]
    10. Bladders of balls for games
    11. Chalk for billiard cues
    12. Christmas tree stands
    13. Christmas trees of synthetic material
    14. Cricket bags
    15. Edges of skis
    16. Fairground ride apparatus
    17. Fish hooks
    18. Floats for fishing
    19. Golf bags, with or without wheels
    20. Gut for fishing
    21. Gut for rackets
    22. Kite reels
    23. Lines for fishing
    24. Novelties for parties, dances [party favors, favours]
    25. Protective paddings [parts of sports suits]
    26. Rollers for stationary exercise bicycles
    27. Scrapers for skis
    28. Seal skins [coverings for skis]
    29. Ski bindings
    30. Strings for rackets
    31. Wax for skis
    32. Sole coverings for skis.
  • The mark was filed in class 37 with Mending clothing, shoe repair, washing, laundering, leather and fur care, cleaning and repair, cleaning of clothing, dry cleaning, pressing of clothing, linen ironing, renovation and repair of clothing, fulling of cloth, shoe repair.
  • The mark was filed in class 40 with Services in relation to treatment of materials. Applying finishes to textiles, bleaching embroidered fabric, shoe staining and cloth dyeing, planing, custom fashioning of fur, cloth cutting, dressmaking, leather staining and leather working, tanning, quilting, cloth pre-shrinking, fabric waterproofing and fireproofing, crease-resistant treatment for clothing, wool treating, fur glossing, fur satining and dyeing, fur conditioning, clothing alteration, cloth edging, tailoring, textile treating, cloth cutting and dyeing, textile and fur mothproofing.
  • The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
    1. Medical, hygienic and beauty care
    2. Veterinary and agricultural services
    3. Legal services
    4. Scientific and industrial research
    5. Computer programming
    6. Services that cannot be placed in other classes
    7. Rental of evening dress, uniforms and clothing, industrial design, dress designing, design of interior decor, knitting machine rental, fashion information, technical and chemical research, textile testing.