Japanese conglomerate Rakuten is facing a further setback in its plan to launch payments on its Viber messaging app under the “Viber Pay” brand after the European Union’s Intellectual Property Office (IPO) accepted an application to have its trademark invalidated, AltFi can exclusively reveal. The application was made by UK fintech VibePay, whose CEO and founder Luke Massie is fighting to defend his trademark “VibePay” against confusion with Rakuten’s “Viber Pay”.
Brands ranging from Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Valentino to Nike and adidas have made headlines over the past year after filing applications for registration for use of their famous trademarks in the virtual world, either reflecting existing use or seemingly indicating their intent to use such marks in the metaverse or in connection with non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”). Not limited to fashion and luxury names, brands across industries (think: KFC to the City of Beverly Hills) have followed the lead set by Nike last year…
Lamborghini’s path to an electrified lineup begins with plug-in hybrid versions of its Huracan, Aventador and Urus by the end of 2024. It’s first battery-electric vehicle is due before the end of the decade, reporting last year putting the launch in 2028. We expect there will be a few concepts and show cars presaging the first pure EV from Sant’Agata Bolognese, and a couple of trademark filings could tell us what a forerunner or the car itself will be called. CarBuzz discovered Lamborghini filings in Europe and Italy to reserve the name “Revuelto.”
Name REVUELTO
Filing number 018707961
Basis EUTM
Date of receipt 25/05/2022
Type Word
Nice classes 9, 12, 25, 28 ( Nice Classification )
Filing date 25/05/2022
Trade mark status Application under examination
Acquired distinctiveness No
Organisation Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.
Legal status Legal entity