The trademark iC CONSULT was filed by IC Consult Group GmbH, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on March 29, 2020, and received one opposition filed on June 17, 2020 by Baumgärtel, Otto A. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by SNP SCHLAWIEN PARTNERSCHAFT MBB and proceedings were handled in German, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued June 17, 2020
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003124292 was rejected according to Article 10(2) EUTMDR with decision issued on September 27, 2022 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Business management
Business consultancy and advisory services
Business administration
Business management in the field of computer networks, computer security, information security, electronic security, cybersecurity and data security
Business administration in the field of computer networks, computer security, information security, electronic security, cybersecurity and data security
Business consultancy in the field of computer networks, computer security, information security, electronic security, cybersecurity and data security
Office functions
Collection of data
Computerized file management
Computerized file management
Systemization of information into computer databases
Management and collation of data in computer databases
Consultancy relating to data processing
Analysis and optimisation of business structures in the context of business planning and business strategy [business consultancy]
Analysis and optimisation of business processes in the context of business planning and business strategy [business consultancy]
Strategy and process consultancy [business consultancy]
Organisational project coordination relating to business matters
Organisational project planning relating to business matters, business project management and business project controlling
Business consultancy including development of business concepts.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Telecommunications
Transmission of electronic mail
Internet services, namely providing access to data and information on the Internet relating to the development, creating, programming, implementing, performance, production, distribution, sale, application, use, function, handling, modification, maintenance, rental, updating, design and outsourcing of computer programs and computer software
Internet services, Namely providing access to data and information on the internet relating to the creation, development and design of computer programs and software for data management, for analysis and direct data processing applications and devices therefor and for creating, developing and designing of databases
Providing interactive telecommunications via the internet or online connections.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto
Industrial analysis and research services
Design and development of computer hardware and software
IT security, protection and restoration
Development, implementation and integration of identity and access management strategies
Updating of computer software
EDP consultancy
Technical concept development for software and hardware systems to ensure security in information and communications technology
Services for the protection of electronic communication processes
Administration and distribution of keys, certificates and user data necessary for user identification, user authentication and/or device authentication
Installation, maintenance and updating of computer software
System integration and implementation in the field of data processing, included in class 42
Cloud computing
Providing software as a service
Software as a services and cloud computing relating to identity and access management software
Consultancy relating to cloud services
Automation and optimisation of account and authorisation processes (IT security)
Software implementation
Consultancy relating to IT security
Rollout of software
Authentication services for computer security
Authentication services (control) of data transmitted via telecommunications
Authentication services (control) of messages transmitted via telecommunications
Encryption, decryption and authentication of information, messages and data
Computer software technical support services
Provision of on-line support services for computer program users
Providing on-line non-downloadable operating software for accessing and using a cloud computing network
Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable cloud computing software for use in database management, and use in electronic storage of data
Consultancy in the field of computer security relating to operational and regulatory security standards