The trademark des idées d'avance SNCF was filed by Société nationale SNCF, a corporation established under the laws of the French Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on February 1, 2009, and received one opposition filed on May 3, 2009 by null on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by MONARD D'HULST and proceedings were handled in French, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued May 3, 2009
The application was filed in French, and French was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The renewal of the trademark was recorded by the office on September 9, 2019.
of the trademark registration was recorded on September 9, 2019. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on September 14, 2009. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on October 5, 2009. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on January 24, 2010. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on February 5, 2014. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on February 6, 2014. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on April 13, 2015. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on June 20, 2016. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on August 13, 2017.
The Opposition with reference B 001515363 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) CTMR with decision issued on September 13, 2011 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Smart cards, cards with microprocessors
Magnetic, electronic and digital cards and badges
Chip cards
Magnetic, electronic and digital access cards
Magnetic, electronic and digital transport cards, in particular transport network identity cards
Credit cards, cash machine cards, payment cards
Pre-paid cards
Identity verification devices
Encoded identity cards
Data encoders
Data decoders
Automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus
Scientific, photographic, optical, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision) and control apparatus and instruments
Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images
Magnetic data carriers
Remote terminals enabling instalments to be debited
Data processing equipment and computers
Readers (computer), optical readers, readers of magnetic, electronic and digital cards
Smart card readers
Interactive information terminals
Remote terminals for recognising signals emitted by electronic components of a magnetic, electronic and/or digital badge or card
Software programs
Electric and electronic train timetable indicators.
The mark was filed in class 12 with following description of goods:
Vehicles
Apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water
Vehicles for locomotion by rail
Railway vehicles
Rolling stock for railways
Trains (railway rolling stock)
Locomotives
Power units
Cars
Wagons
Trains
Railway car compartments
Sleeping cars
Dining cars (carriages)
Bar cars
Lounge cars
Bathroom cars
Goods handling carts
Trolleys for luggage and packages
Sack barrows
Hand cars
Bicycles.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Writing and drawing instruments, supplies and sets, and cases therefor
Office requisites (except furniture)
Bookbinding material
Bookbindings
Instructional, training and teaching materials (except apparatus)
Bookmarks
Paper and cardboard for packaging
Bags (envelopes, pouches) of paper and/or cardboard and/or plastics for packaging
Cardboard boxes
Signs, placards and signboards of paper and/or cardboard
Articles of paper or cellulose, namely handkerchiefs, towels, all-purpose wipes, napkins, table covers, placemats
Coasters of paper and/or cardboard
Flags and pennants of paper
Luggage labels of paper and/or cardboard and/or plastic
Safety identification documents, of paper and/or cardboard and/or plastic
Check-book wallets
Instructional and teaching material (except apparatus)
Advertising material (printed matter)
Promotional material (printed matter)
Display material (printed matter).
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Trunks
Train cases
Travel cases
Suitcases
Travelling bags
Flight bags
Sports bags and travelling bags
Sports bags for general use
Holdalls
Duffle bags
Bags of leather and imitations of leather
Garment bags for travel
Handbags and pouches
Waist bags and pouches
Shoulder bags
Beggar's bags
Rucksacks, backpacks
Beach bags
Wheeled shopping bags
Shopping bags
Briefcases
Briefcases
School bags
School bags and satchels
Attaché cases
Attaché-cases
Wallets
Card cases
Purses, not of precious metal
Pouches
Vanity cases (not fitted)
Travelling sets (leatherware), not decorative
Wheeled shopping bags
Shopping bags
Net bags for shopping
Bags, sachets, envelopes and pouches for packaging, of leather or imitations of leather
Key holders of leather or imitations of leather
Umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks
Collars for animals
Luggage straps and bands
Leather and imitation leather label holders for luggage.
The mark was filed in class 24 with sheets, travel blankets, covers for cushions and pillows.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Clothing
Shoes
Headgear
Henleys
Caps
Ties
Scarves.
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods:
Games
Toys
Soft toys
Mechanical toys
Electronic toys
Remote control toys
Scale-model vehicles
Toy vehicles
Radio-controlled toy vehicles
Balls for games
Playground balls
Balloons
Game cards
Card games
Board games
Table top games
Board games.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Arranging subscriptions and promotional and publicity activities for the purpose of creating customer loyalty for transport and/or travel, in particular by train, including those enabling the use of a card, badge and/or transport or access voucher
Business management assistance
Business management
Consultancy relating to business information or inquiries
Personnel management consultancy
Consultancy and assistance relating to personnel organisation, logistics and timetables (personnel management consultancy)
Compilation of information
Systematic ordering of data in a central file
Collection of data in a master file
Computerized file management
Advertising
Rental of advertising space, material and time
Publication of advertising material, document reproduction
Promotion of goods and/or services
Arranging promotional and publicity activities
Direct mail advertising (tracts, brochures, printed matter, samples)
Dissemination of advertisements
Organisation of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes
Rental of advertising material
Market studies, compilation of statistics, bill-posting
Public relations.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Issuing of travellers' cheques
Issuing of transport tickets (financial affairs)
Issuing of tickets for exhibition spaces (financial affairs)
Electronic purse services
Issuing and repayment of travellers' cheques and cards used as methods of payment
Issuing of, and services relating to, payment cards, credit cards, cash withdrawal cards (the aforesaid cards may be chip cards, magnetic strip cards, magnetic cards or memory cards)
Payment cards provided via identification devices
Electronic payment processing services
Financial transaction authorisation and settlement
Payment verification
Electronic payment services
Travel insurance services
Card or badge holder payer identification
Consultancy services in connection with all the above
Financial affairs
Financial consultancy and information
Monetary affairs
Providing access to transport ticket and/or cash dispensers.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Telecommunications
Providing access to computer networks, including automatic sale and dispenser networks
Communication by computer terminals
Transmission and exchange of data and information via computer terminals, by electronic means
Remote secure payment, checking data on the Internet (telecommunications)
Transmission by data transmission of information accessible by access code
Exchange of computerised information and documents
Transmission and dissemination of commercial images, messages, information and data via the Internet, by fibre optic networks, cable, satellite, radio, data transmission, communications networks (such as the Internet) and by any other medium of telecommunications
Electronic mail
Information about telecommunications
Providing of access to a database server
Compilation of financial information and data
Data transmission networks.
The mark was filed in class 39 with following description of goods:
Issuing of tickets for travel
Issuing of transport tickets
Travel reservation
Booking and reservation of transport
Reservation and rental, including online, of travel tickets, in particular by train
Transport
Freight (shipping of goods)
Transport of travellers
Pet transport
Luggage transport
Transport of parcels
Railway transport
Collection, removal, storage, forwarding and delivery of goods, luggage and parcels
Loading and unloading cargo
Parking place, parking area and garage rental
Loan and rental of vehicles, rail carriages, wagons, lorries, vans, cars, motorcycles, bicycles
Shipping services
Transit services
Packaging, packing and wrapping of products, goods and packages
Vehicle garages (parking)
Travel agency services
Organisation of transport and travel, including by rail
Excursion organisation
Arranging of tours and sightseeing tours
Reservation and rental, including online, of travel tickets, in particular by train
Escorting of travellers
Chauffeur services
Taxi transport
Online transport and travel information, in particular by train
Information, including online, relating to transport fares and timetables, in particular by train and car.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Publishing, including publication and electronic and online publication, newspapers, magazines, periodicals, bulletins, newsletters, pamphlets, manuals, guides
Publication of texts, other than publicity texts
Operating online electronic publications
Lending libraries and loan of periodicals
Providing of training
Entertainment
Musical entertainment
Cinematographic and/or video entertainment
Radio and/or television and/or data transmission entertainment
Entertainment by interactive means or online, including via the Internet
Lending and rental of sound recordings and/or images, apparatus for recording reproduction and/or dissemination of sound and/or images
Production and editing of sound and/or image recordings
Sporting and cultural activities
Arranging of games, competitions, trade fairs and exhibitions, for educational, training, cultural, sport and/or entertainment purposes
Organisation of and arranging of seminars and conferences
Presentation of live performances
Arranging and production of concerts, shows, films and cultural events
Arranging of meetings and cultural events
Party planning (entertainment)
Organization of balls
Providing gaming house facilities
Operating of lotteries
Museum facilities (providing-) presentation, exhibitions)
Leisure services
Booking of seats for concerts, cinema, shows and exhibitions
Clubs (entertainment, cultural, sport or education activities)
Workshops and gymnasiums (health clubs)
Camp services (holiday-) (entertainment)
Production, organising and conducting of sporting competitions and events
Rental of sports equipment (except vehicles)
Information, including online, relating to education, cultural, entertainment, sport and leisure activities.
The mark was filed in class 43 with following description of goods:
Providing of food and drink (food, dishes, snacks, dishes or meals), on site or to take away, including on trains
Bars and snack bars, fixed or moving, including on trains
Snack-bars
Self-service restaurants
Catering services
Organization of banquets and cocktail-parties
Rental of table linen, glassware, tableware, chairs, tables, tents and water fountains
Booking and rental of meeting rooms and spaces
Temporary accommodation
Hotel services
Accommodation reservation services
Hotel reservations
Boarding house bookings
Booking of restaurant seats
Creche facilities, including on trains
Accommodation for pets, including on trains
Information relating to temporary accommodation and restaurants, provided by any means, including by electronic means or online.