Penetrate Its efforts to protect it have come down Sportingbate Brand. A decision by European Union intellectual property office (EUIPO) dismissed opposition to the Gambling Giant for the European Union’s trademark application from the Italian operator Sportbate SRL It matches with decision Ongoing legal destruction In the global gambling sector, because companies fight to strengthen their positions in the fast -saturated market.

Antenn argued that both names were also the same

This case worries Logo mark application By Sportbate covering gambling, gaming and entertainment services. Entertainment opposed that sportsbate Name and branding Sportingbate was violated at the trademark. According to gambling giant, there were two names Very equal And since confusing consumers, both companies work in the same industry.

Despite the best efforts to make his case, EUIPO has A Different stanceThe authority’s decision said that “sports” and “conditions” were general terms Inside the sportsbook sector. Therefore, these words Can’t be base For a special claim. Euipo commented that in such descriptive terms, branding lacks distinct use in branding.

While the two brands work roughly within the same courts and offer uniform services, Euipo was adamant on the fact that Visual and phonetic difference Customers were sufficient to prevent confusion. The authority said that neither no mark is included Specific or ownership Elements This will provide wide security against one party against another.

EUIPO firmly biased with sportsbate

While highlighting the presence of sportsbate in markets Germany, Malta, Greece, PortugalAnd BulgariaThis was unable to convince the regulator that Sportingbate enjoyed the European Union-wide recognition that would make its trademarks problematic. EUIPO further said that some assistants were from documents United kingdomHe made him irrelevant to copyright disputes of the European Union.

Ant also tried to debate his case on the basis of unregistered rights and achieved uniqueness. However, this too Deaf fell on earsEuipo did not verify the company’s many evidences, preachers in tone, or independently, found further Reduce its caseIn a final blow, the regulator completely rejected the opposition and ordered to pay a sportsbate € 300 ($ 352) In legal costs.

This decision continues Copyright disputes Gambling in space. Last month, Supreme Court of Georgia Rule in favor of Aviator LLC In its IP dispute To snatch awayAviator maintain Exclusive rights “Aviator” game name and airplane logo. These cases underline the ongoing challenge Inheritance brands rescue In many courts where extended gambling pressures market companies to protect their IP through all means.