The trademark A&M was filed by Universal International Music B.V., a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on January 17, 2010, and received one opposition filed on April 18, 2010 by Mortimer, Angela Jane on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued April 18, 2010
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Italian was selected as the second language).
The renewal of the trademark was recorded by the office on March 20, 2019.
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on November 8, 2011. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on April 22, 2012. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on October 1, 2012. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on January 6, 2013. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on October 15, 2014. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on May 23, 2019. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on December 1, 2020. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on January 4, 2021. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on October 13, 2021. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on August 6, 2024.
The Opposition with reference B 001650517 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) CTMR with decision issued on August 4, 2016 by the EUIPO.
The application claimed as seniority of "BX" trademark 1030034 registered on March 26, 2003 and filed on March 26, 2003 which was accepted by the office.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, 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
MP3 records, automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus
Cash registers
Calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers
Recorded media, computer hardware and firmware
Computer software
Software downloadable from the Internet
Downloadable electronic publications
Compact discs
Digital music (downloadable)
Telecommunications apparatus
Computer games equipment adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor
Mouse mats
Mobile phone accessories
Contact lenses, spectacles and sunglasses
Pre-recorded audio tapes, discs and cassettes, video tapes, discs and cassettes, digital audio and audio video tapes and discs, CDs, DVDs, laser discs, and phonograph records featuring music and entertainment
Theatrical and musical sound and video recordings
Virtual reality game software
Downloadable ring tones, music, mp3 files, graphics, games, images and videos for wireless communication devices
Downloadable music, mp3 files, graphics, computer games, images and videos
Computer game software, tapes, cartridges and cassettes
Video game software, tapes, cartridges and cassettes
Cell phones and cell phone accessories
And mouse pads
Video game cartridges
Parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Business management
Business administration
Office functions
Electronic data storage
Organisation, operation and supervision of loyalty and incentive schemes
Advertising services provided via the Internet
Production of television and radio advertisements
Accountancy
Auctioneering
Trade fairs
Opinion polling
Data processing
Provision of business information
Distributorship of music recordings
Distribution (retail services) of musical sound recordings and video recordings
Advertising and promotion services and related consulting services
Advertising and publicity services
Association services, namely promoting the interests of musicians, singers, songwriters, musical performers and artists
Computerized on-line ordering services in the field of music
Computerized on-line gift ordering services which matches the gift giver's requirements with the gift recipients wants and needs
Conducting an on-line tradeshow exhibition, in the field of music, musical concerts and videos
Organization of promotions using audio-visual media
Preparing audio visual displays in the filed of music for advertising and promotional purposes
Preparing audio visual presentations for use in advertising
Arranging and conducting trade show exhibitions in the field of music and entertainment
Arranging and conducting fairs and exhibitions for business and advertising purposes
Promoting and conducting trade shows in the field of music
Promoting the concerts of others
Promoting the goods and services of others by arranging for sponsors to affiliate their goods and services with concerts and musical events
Promoting the goods of others by preparing and placing advertisements in an electronic magazine accessed through a global computer network
Providing information about the goods and services of others via a global computer network
Subscriptions to books, reviews, newspapers or comic books
On-line retail services, retails services via mail order catalogues, outlet stores, and interactive television all featuring the sale of apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images, magnetic data carriers, recording discs, MP3 records, automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus, data processing equipment and computers, recorded media, computer hardware and firmware, computer software, software downloadable from the Internet, downloadable electronic publications, compact discs, digital music, telecommunications apparatus, computer games equipment adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor, mouse mats, mobile phone accessories, contact lenses, spectacles and sunglasses, pre-recorded audio tapes, discs and cassettes, video tapes, discs and cassettes, digital audio and audio video tapes and discs, CDs, DVDs, laser discs, and phonograph records featuring music and entertainment, theatrical and musical sound and video recordings, virtual reality game software, downloadable ring tones, music, mp3 files, graphics, games, images and videos for wireless communication devices, downloadable music, mp3 files, graphics, computer games, images and videos, computer game software, tapes, cartridges and cassettes, video game software, tapes, cartridges and cassettes, cell phones and cell phone accessories, paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, printed matter, photographs, stationery, printed publications, books and magazines in the fields of music, entertainment, art and/or culture, address books, appointment books, pens, calendars, greeting cards, post cards, pen and pencil cases, stickers, leather and imitations of leather, animal skins, hides, trunks and travelling bags, handbags, rucksacks, purses, umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks, whips, harness and saddlery, clothing, headgear, footwear, games and playthings, gymnastic and sporting articles, electronic game equipment, electronic games (hand held unit for playing), stand alone video game machines, hand held unit for playing video games, pinball-type games, arcade-type electronic video games, pinball machines, gaming equipment, namely poker chips, dolls, doll accessories and clothing, baby rattles, bath toys, beach balls, action figures and accessories therefore, electric action toys, children's multiple activity toy, christmas tree ornaments, costume masks, kites, musical toys, pet toys, plush toys, puppets, puzzles, stuffed dolls and animals, swim floats, target games, toy action figures, toy banks and sporting goods, namely golf clubs, baseballs, baseball bats, footballs, basket balls and soccer balls.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Education
Providing of training
Entertainment
Sporting and cultural activities
Production of television and radio programs
Distribution of television and radio programs for others
Production and publishing of music
Providing online entertainment, namely providing sound and video recordings in the field of music and music based entertainment
Entertainment services, namely providing online non-downloadable prerecorded musical sound and video recordings via a global computer network
Fan clubs
Development and dissemination of educational materials of others in the field of music and entertainment
Radio entertainment production and distribution
Audio and sound recording and production
Record production
Videotape production
Production of motion picture films
Distribution of motion picture films
Television program syndication
Entertainment in the nature of ongoing television programs in the field of music and entertainment
Entertainment, namely a continuing music and entertainment show distributed over television, satellite, audio, and video media
Publication of books and magazines
Entertainment in the nature of ongoing radio programs
Entertainment in the nature of live concerts and performances by musical artists and groups
Entertainment services, namely personal appearances by musical groups, musical artists and celebrities
Entertainment services in the nature of performances rendered by musical artists through the medium of television, radio, and audio and video recordings
Entertainment services, namely recorded performances by musical artists
Educational and entertainment services, namely, production and presentation of television shows, sports events, fashion shows, game shows, music shows, award shows and comedy shows before live audiences which are all broadcast live or taped for later broadcast
Entertainment services, namely, providing a web site featuring musical performances, musical videos, related film clips, photographs, and other multimedia materials
Entertainment services, namely, providing on-line reviews of music, musical artists and music videos
Entertainment services, namely, providing prerecorded music, information in the field of music, and commentary and articles about music, all on-line via a global computer network
Entertainment services namely live, televised and movie appearances by a professional entertainer
Conducting entertainment exhibitions in the nature of music festivals
Entertainment services, namely, conducting exhibitions in the field of music and the arts
Organizing exhibitions for entertainment purposes featuring music and the arts
And publishing of web magazines
Distribution of music
Distribution of musical sound recordings and video recordings
Preparing audio-visual displays in the field of music.