The trademark D.N.A was filed by D.N.A Brand s.r.o., a corporation established under the laws of the Czech Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on June 12, 2024, and received one opposition filed on September 12, 2024 by Brooks Sports, Inc. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by HEUKING KÜHN LÜER WOJTEK - PARTNERSCHAFT VON RECHTSANWÄLTEN UND STEUERBERATERN MBB and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued September 12, 2024
The application was filed in Czech, and Czech was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003223748 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on July 29, 2025 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 3 with following description of goods:
Aromatherapy lotions
Aromatherapy creams
Eau de Cologne
Eau de parfum
Perfumed creams
Perfumed toilet waters
Perfumed tissues
Scented body spray
Perfumes
Perfumery and fragrances
Natural perfumery
Synthetic perfumery
Liquid perfumes
Body deodorants [perfumery]
Body sprays [non-medicated]
Body fragrances
Toilet water
Solid perfumes
Scented body lotions and creams
Fragrances for personal use
Balms, other than for medical purposes
Colour cosmetics for children
Sanitary preparations being toiletries
Cosmetics for personal use
Cosmetic preparations for slimming purposes
Cosmetic preparations for body care
Cosmetics for children
Slimming aids [cosmetic], other than for medical use
Cosmetic kits
Cosmetics and cosmetic preparations
Cosmetics in the form of oils
Lacquer for cosmetic purposes
Massage oils and lotions
Non-medicated toiletries
Baby care products (Non-medicated -)
Non-medicated cosmetics
Moist wipes impregnated with a cosmetic lotion
Natural cosmetics
Oral hygiene preparations
Pedicure preparations.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Parts of clothing, footwear and headgear
Peaked caps
Athletic shoes
Baseball shoes
Basketball sneakers
Running shoes
Shoes
Ladies' boots
Ladies' sandals
Children's footwear
Baby boots
Ankle boots
Leather shoes
Pumps [footwear]
Deck shoes
Shoes
Infants' footwear
Leisure shoes
Footwear for men and women
Dress shoes
Sports shoes
Sneakers
Flip-flops
Baseball caps
Headbands [clothing]
Caps being headwear
Bobble hats
Caps with visors
Children's headwear
Hoods [clothing]
Visors
Snoods [scarves]
Knitted caps
Millinery
Peaked headwear
Headscarves
Neck scarves
Sports caps and hats
Sports headgear [other than helmets]
Athletics vests
Athletic uniforms
Jogging sets [clothing]
Blazers
Snap crotch shirts for infants and toddlers
Bomber jackets
Boxing shorts
Casual jackets
Burkas
Boys' clothing
Ladies' clothing
Bathing costumes for women
Ladies' dresses
Rompers
Children's wear
Swim wear for children
Loungewear
Lounging robes
Playsuits [clothing]
Blue jeans
Denims [clothing]
Blouses
Trousers shorts
Slacks
Shirts
Clothing of leather
Belts made out of cloth
Fabric belts [clothing]
Footless tights
Sundresses
Sweat shirts
Hooded sweatshirts
Neckbands
Arm warmers [clothing]
Casualwear
Waterproof clothing
Clothing
Girls' clothing
Infant wear
Gym suits
Jumper suits
Swim wear for gentlemen and ladies
Clothing for men, women and children
Bathing suits for men
Men's socks
Men's underwear
Belts [clothing]
Bathing suits
Beach clothes
Knee highs
Polo shirts
Socks and stockings
Quilted jackets [clothing]
Quilted vests
Stockings
Gloves including those made of skin, hide or fur
Underwear and nightwear
Sports jackets
Sports pants
Athletic tights
Hooded tops
Sportswear
Sports clothing [other than golf gloves]
Track jackets
Tracksuit bottoms
Tee-shirts
Printed t-shirts
Embroidered clothing.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Online advertisements
Marketing
Internet marketing
Business marketing consultancy
Advertising in periodicals, brochures and newspapers
Distribution of promotional matter
Distribution of promotional matter
Clerical employment agency services
Advertising
Business partnership search
Compilation of information into computer databases
Word processing
Provision of business and commercial information
Publication of publicity materials
Business advice relating to marketing
Business research
Provision of advertising space
Advertising
Business management
Business administration
Promotion [advertising] of business
Mediation of advertising
Providing information about commercial business and commercial information via the global computer network
Computerized file management
Business analysis and information services, and market research
Organisation of exhibitions and events for commercial or advertising purposes
Advertisement for others on the Internet
Publicity columns preparation
Writing of publicity texts
Publication of publicity materials and texts
Computerized on-line ordering services
Online ordering services
Advertising and marketing services provided by means of blogging
Providing business information in the field of social media
Providing marketing consulting in the field of social media
Data processing
Merchandising
Retail services in relation to sportswear
Wholesale services in relation to sportswear
Online retail services in relation to sportswear
Retail services in relation to casualwear
Wholesale services in relation to casualwear
Online retail services in relation to casualwear
Retail services in relation to underwear
Wholesale services in relation to underwear
Online retail services in relation to underwear
Retail services in relation to clothing
Wholesale services in relation to clothing
Online retail services in relation to clothing
Retail services in relation to cosmetics
Wholesale services in relation to cosmetics
Online retail services in relation to cosmetics
Retail services in relation to fashion handbags
Wholesale services in relation to fashion handbags
Online retail services in relation to fashion handbags
Retail services in relation to fashion sunglasses
Wholesale services in relation to fashion sunglasses
Online retail services in relation to fashion sunglasses.