The trademark eqip was filed by IT-Suppliers AG, a corporation established under the laws of the Swiss Confederation (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 19, 2020, and received one opposition filed on August 17, 2020 by Eqeep Group B.V. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by MERK-ECHT B.V. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued August 17, 2020
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (German was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003128727 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on October 25, 2021 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Software
Software in form of license to cloud-based software
Computer software
Downloadable software
Downloadable computer software
Software development tools
Computer interface software
Maintenance software
Application software
Platform software
Workflow software
Training software
Entertainment software
Security software
Mobile software
Server software
Collaboration software
Editing software
Game software
Cloud server software
Cloud computing software
Downloadable cloud computing software
Cloud networking monitoring software
Application software for cloud computing services
Programming software
Artificial intelligence software
Machine learning software
Data management software
Computer software platforms
Project management software
Networking software
Network management software
Encryption software
Operating software
Authentication software
Interactive software
Video games software
Interactive game software
Business intelligence software
Content-control software
Content access software
Data communication software
Apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data
Recorded and downloadable media, computer software, blank digital or analogue recording and storage media
Calculating devices
Computers and computer peripheral devices.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Software as a service (SaaS)
Software as a service (SaaS) services
Platforms for artificial intelligence as software as a service (SaaS)
Platforms for gaming as software as a service (SaaS)
Platforms for graphic design as software as a service (SaaS)
Software as a service (SaaS) featuring computer software platforms for artificial intelligence
Software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for machine learning, deep learning and deep neutral networks
Software as a service (Saas) featuring software platforms for electronic gaming
Software as a service (Saas) featuring software platforms for graphic design
Hosting services, software as a service, and rental of software
Development of computer platforms
Platform as a service (PaaS)
Hosting platforms on the internet
Computer software programming services
Programming of telecommunications software
Programming of EDP software
Computer programming and software design
Software development, programming and implementation
Programming of computers for the regulation of data between buyers and suppliers
Updating computer software
Programming of video game software
Programming of software for database management
Programming of software for internet platforms
Programming of software for information platforms on the internet
Programming of operating software for computer networks and servers
Providing temporary use of computer software for use as an application programming interface (API)
Programming of software for website development
Programming of software for e-commerce platforms
IT security, protection and restoration
Design and development of operating software for cloud computing networks
Programming of operating software for accessing and using a cloud computing network
Rental of operating software for accessing and using a cloud computing network
Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for accessing and using a cloud computing network
Information technology services provided on an outsourcing basis
Outsource service providers in the field of information technology
Software for procuring and administering outsourcing services
Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto
Industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services
Quality control and authentication services
Design and development of computer hardware and software.