The trademark CIC was filed by CREDIT INDUSTRIEL ET COMMERCIAL, a corporation established under the laws of the French Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 13, 2020, and received one opposition filed on December 10, 2020 by The Cambridge Incubator, LLC on (a) Art. 8(4), (b) Likelihood of confusion, (c) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by Studio Legale Withers and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued December 10, 2020
The application was filed in French, and French was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The application claimed as seniority of the French Republic trademark 1358524 and filed on June 9, 1986 which was refused by the office.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 7 with following description of goods:
Distribution machines, automatic
Vending machines (Counter operated -)
Prepaid automatic fuel and combustible dispensers.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Apparatus for broadcasting, recording, transmission, reproduction or processing of sound, data or images
Magnetic or digital data carriers
Data processing apparatus
Computers
Computer memory hardware
Modems
Interfaces for computers
Interfaces for computers
Magnetic tapes
Optical, telematic, magnetic or digital data carriers
Telecommunications transmitters
Software
Computer software packages
Computer programs, downloadable
Application software
Downloadable software applications
Software applications for mobile telephones and computers
Telephone apparatus
Telephone transmitters
Electronic agendas
Visual display units
Audiovisual apparatus
Telecommunication apparatus
Instruments for storing, processing information or data,
Carriers for recording and reproduction of sounds, images, signals and data
Connecting hardware for computer equipment (modems)
Message-sending apparatus
Telecommunications controls
Apparatus for capturing, counting, collecting, processing, entering, broadcasting, transmission of data, information and signals
Protective covers for mobile telephones, for personal stereos, for computer apparatus and equipment and telephone apparatus and equipment
Paging, radio paging and radio-telephone apparatus and instruments
Telephone apparatus
Mobile telephones
Headsets for cellphones and telephones
Stands, batteries and apparatus for charging rechargeable batteries for telephones, cellular telephones and mobile telephones
Telephone receivers
Credit and debit cards
Magnetic payment cards
Bank cards
Memory cards, microprocessor cards, magnetic cards, electronic cards or integrated circuit cards [smart cards]
Magnetic, integrated circuit or electronic bank, credit, payment, flow-through, private cards
Memory bank, credit, payment, flow-through, private cards
Computer programs in the field of secure payment transactions
Computer-read, magnetic or barcoded payment or pre-payment apparatus
Memory and magnetic strip card readers
Electronic publications, downloadable
Databases (electronic).
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Paper and cardboard (untreated, semi-finished or for stationery or printing)
Printed matter, in particular in the fields of finance and stock markets
Photographs [printed]
Printing blocks
Posters
Albums
Cards
Non-magnetic bank, credit and payment cards
Newspapers
Magazines [periodicals]
Printed matter
Calendars
Journals
Financial and stock exchange information magazines
Catalogues
Periodicals
Manuals [handbooks]
Publications
Financial, stock exchange, real estate publications and publications relating to the field of insurance
Books
Prospectuses
Pamphlets
Tickets
Graphic prints
Graphic reproductions
Graphic representations
Photo-engravings
Lithographs
Bookbinding material
Stationery
Adhesives for stationery or household purposes
Artists' materials
Paintbrushes
Typewriters and office requisites (except furniture)
Teaching materials [except apparatus]
Plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes) namely bags, sachets, films and sheets
Printing type
Sacks, bags and sheets for packaging in paper or plastics
Engravings or lithographic works of art
Paintings [pictures], framed or unframed
Aquarelles.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Business management
Business administration
Office functions
Direct mail advertising
Arranging newspaper subscriptions for others
Arranging subscriptions to telecommunication services for others
Commercial planning, analysis and forecasting relating to profits and cashflow
Business management and organization consultancy
Business management consultancy
Book-keeping
Document reproduction
Employment agency services
Computerized file management
Arranging and conducting of professional or non-professional forums, shows or exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes
Online advertising on a computer network
Rental of advertising time on communication media
Publication of publicity texts
Rental of advertising space
Dissemination of advertising matter
Public relations services
Business expertise services
Business research
Business information
Commercial business estimates
Business inquiries
Market studies, research and analysis
Business analysis of markets
Tax preparation
Economic forecasting
Drawing up of statements of accounts
Financial auditing
Book-keeping
Drawing up of statements of account
Business management assistance
Business auditing
Organisational business consultancy
Business management and administration
Assistance to commercial or industrial firms in the conduct of their business
Commercial or industrial management assistance
Data processing (including signals and informations), namely input, collection and systemisation of data
Processing of data and information processed by computers or by telecommunications apparatus and instruments, namely input, collection and systemisation of data
Rental of vending machines
Computer database management.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Financial evaluation (insurance, banking, real estate)
Fiscal valuation
Fiscal valuation
Capital investment
Currency trading and exchange services
Clearing, financial
Banking
Banking
Stockbroking agency services
Actuarial services
Financial information
Financial management
Asset management
Issue of tokens of value
Savings services
Savings scheme services
Trusteeship
Financial management
Home banking
Remote banking
Collective investment in transferable securities
Real-estate valuations
Stock exchange simulation
Stock exchange quotations
Cheque verification
Electronic funds transfer
Deposit services
Safe deposit services
Trust investment services
Services of a variable capital investment company
Providing of consultancy, advice and information relating to financial affairs, monetary affairs, banking, debt recovery and insurance
Preparation of financial and budgetary reports
Financial and budgetary assistance for businesses and individuals
Banking
Financial auditing
Savings banks
Surety services
Exchange bureau namely currency exchange agency services
Portfolio management (management)
Debt collection
Real estate agencies (sale and leasing of business premises and buildings)
Building management
Automated banking services
Telephone and Internet banking
Online banking
Finance services
Financial services provided on-line from a computer database, a computer network, a global network or the Internet (including websites)
Providing of information and consultancy relating to banking, financial affairs, monetary affairs, economic affairs, debt recovery and insurance, provided online using a computer database, a computer network, a global network or the internet (including websites)
Consulting of a bank account via telematic means or via computer, telephone, television, satellite or the Internet
Financial consultancy provided to companies in relation to their business management
Hire-purchase financing
Stock market services
Debt collection
Treasury services
All the aforesaid services can also be provided on-line or by delay transmission using data processing systems, computer databases and computerised or data transmission networks, including the Internet and global communications networks.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Telecommunication services
Transmission of images, sound, information and data by data transmission, telephone or computer
Communications (transmission) by computer terminals
Telecommunications and electronic mail via a global (Internet) or local (Intranet) communications network or by telephone or data transmission
Transmission of business and/or advertising data via the Internet, via telephone networks or by means of data transmission
Transmission of information by means of electronic catalogues via the Internet
Broadcasting and reception of data, signals and information processed by computers or by telecommunications apparatus and instruments
Providing of information relating to telecommunications via computer, via telephone and via radio
Sending of coded messages and images
Exchange of computerised documents
Electronic exchange of information via facsimile apparatus and servers
Transmission of electronic mail
Mobile phone services
Transmission, communication and telecommunications via any means, including electronic and computer means, via telephone, via television or via satellite, in particular in the banking, financial and insurance sectors
Transmission, communication and telecommunication of messages, information and data of all kinds, including those provided online or batch processed using data processing equipment, computer databases and computer and data transmission networks, including the Internet and World Wide Web, or satellite television
Transmission of information, in particular in the banking, financial and insurance sectors, accessible by access code, via data processing servers, via satellite television, via computerised database servers, via computer or data transmission networks, including the global communications networks and the World Wide Web
Transmission of financial, banking and insurance information via telematic, telephone or computer equipment, via satellite television or via the Internet
Transmission and consultancy relating to accounts, providing of information in the banking, financial, real estate, inheritance and insurance sectors via telematic means or via computer, telephone, television, satellite or the internet
Transmission of banking and financial information by data transmission
Information agencies in the field of finance
Communications by telephone and electronic mail among other in the field of finance
Rental of access time to communications networks, including the internet
Rental of access time to servers, enabling the consultation of texts, electronic documents, databases, graphics and audiovisual information
Providing access to computer, electronic and online databases in the field of entertainment.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Teaching
Training
Entertainment services
Sporting and cultural activities
Production of television and radio programmes and broadcasts
Production of programmes and broadcasts on the Internet and other audiovisual media
Film production services
Production of video, audio and multimedia recordings
Production of web broadcasts and other programmes on the Internet
Organisation and conducting of trade fairs or exhibitions for cultural, educational or entertainment purposes
Art director services (organisation of shows)
Organisation of competitions, games, sports competitions, information campaigns and events, whether professional or not, for cultural, educational or entertainment purposes
Organisation and conducting of colloquiums, conferences, seminars, symposiums, training courses or congresses, in particular in the financial, banking, insurance or securities field
Publication of books, magazines and texts (other than publicity texts)
Videotaping
Rental of videotapes
Videotape editing
Videotape film production
Production and duplication of musical and/or audiovisual works
Rental and lending of musical and/or audio-visual works
Booking of seats for shows
Lease of scenery
Entertainment information
Television entertainment
Radio entertainment
Online entertainment
Production of radio, television and Internet programmes
Game services provided online from a computer network
Providing interactive games online via a computer network
Rental of sound recordings
Lending library services
News reporter services
Photographic reporting
Organisation of shows (impresario services)
Entertainer services
Production of shows
Presentation of live performances
Gambling services
Information services relating to culture, education and entertainment
Publication of multimedia information, other than advertising
Online publication of electronic books and journals
Exploitation of online non-downloadable electronic publications
Providing on-line electronic publications, not downloadable
Arranging and conducting of colloquiums, conferences and seminars for commercial purposes.
The mark was filed in class 45 with following description of goods:
Legal services
Mediation
Arbitration services
Legal services provided in the field of banking, financial, monetary and property transactions
Security for the protection of property and individuals (except transport)
Guardianship
Litigation services
Settlement of disputes in the field of banking and insurance
Physical security consultancy
Legal consultation and advisory services after a person's death
Legal advisory and consultation services for minors and protected adults and their representatives