The trademark MACAM was filed by SPY STORE MALAGA SL, a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of Spain (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on April 27, 2020, and received one opposition filed on July 23, 2020 by Apple Inc. on (a) Art. 8(4), (b) Likelihood of confusion, (c) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by Locke Lord LLP and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued July 23, 2020
The application was filed in Spanish, and Spanish was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003126606 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on August 9, 2021 by the EUIPO.
The application claimed as seniority of the Kingdom of Spain trademark M3737051 and filed on September 27, 2018 which was accepted by the office.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Infrared cameras
Camera mounts
Pouches for photographic apparatus
Security cameras
Video baby monitors
Webcams
Camcorders
Television cameras
Video cameras adapted for monitoring purposes
Compact digital cameras
Cameras for vehicles
Surveillance cameras
Camera covers
Camera casings
Trail cameras
Cases adapted for photographic equipment
Camcorders
Waterproof camera cases
Camcorder cases
Motion-activated cameras
Multi-camera systems for vehicles
Memory cards for cameras
Network monitoring cameras
Closed circuit television cameras
Camcorder waterproof cases
Network monitoring cameras for surveillance
Camera containing a linear image sensor
Cameras (Bags adapted or shaped to contain -)
Image processing software for in-vehicle cameras
Monitoring units [electric]
Electronic surveillance apparatus
Security surveillance apparatus
Security surveillance apparatus
Security surveillance apparatus
Monitoring units [electric]
Electronic baby monitoring devices
Monitoring control apparatus [electric]
Security surveillance apparatus
Target surveillance apparatus [electric]
Target surveillance apparatus [telescopic]
Target surveillance apparatus [optical]
Target surveillance apparatus [electronic]
Security surveillance robots
Electronic article surveillance [EAS] software
Video baby monitors
Electric and electronic video surveillance installations
Monitoring apparatus, electric
Baby monitors
Safety nets
Security alarms
Security software
Personal security alarms
Security warning apparatus
Security control apparatus
Security control apparatus
Protective and safety equipment
Downloadable computer security software
Access security apparatus (Automatic -)
Safety monitoring apparatus [electric]
Access security apparatus (Electric -)
Keypads for security alarms
Security tokens [encryption devices]
Utility, security and cryptography software
Backup drives for computers
Safety, security, protection and signalling devices
Control panels for security alarms
Motion sensors for security lights
Electronic security systems for home network
Security apparatus for processing audio signals
Electric and electronic security apparatus and instruments
Integrated electronic safety systems for land vehicles
Software for network and device security
Safety alarms [other than for vehicles]
Data protection backup units
Safety signals [audible], other than for vehicles
Security alarm systems [other than for vehicles]
Computer software for the remote control of security apparatus
Software to control building environmental, access and security systems
Wireless controllers to remotely monitor and control the function and status of security systems
Acoustic alarms
Acoustic alarms
Acoustic alarms
Acoustic alarms
Burglar alarms
Burglar alarms
Personal alarms
Electric alarms
Alarm sensors
Alarm systems
Electronic anti-theft alarms
Electronic burglar alarms
Personal alarms
Alarm central units
Alarm signalling transmitters
Alarms and warning equipment
Alarm signalling receivers
Electrical and electronic burglar alarms
Alarm monitoring systems
Electronic personal alarm devices
Sound alarms, other than for vehicles
Sound alarms, other than for vehicles
Anti-theft alarms [other than for vehicles]
Remote controls for operating vehicle alarms
Warning apparatus [other than for vehicles]
Remote alarms [other than anti-theft for vehicles]
Anti-theft alarms [other than for vehicles]
Warning alarms [other than for vehicles]
Anti-theft alarm apparatus [other than for vehicles]
Electrical alarm instruments (anti-theft -) [other than for vehicles]
Camcorders
Video recorders
Video monitors
Video screens
Video recorders
Video recordings
Video cables
Video camera stands
Video cameras adapted for monitoring purposes
Camcorder covers
Video imaging systems
Video surveillance systems
Audio- and video-receivers
Audio- and video-receivers
Apparatus for the transmission of images
Digital video recorders
Video projection monitors
Video monitor controllers
Video projection monitors
Video communications apparatus
Video intercom apparatus
Personal video recorders (PVRs)
Television monitoring apparatus
Video cameras adapted for monitoring purposes
Combination video players and recorders
Interface circuits for video cameras
Video recording apparatus for vehicles
Video streaming devices
Video local area network controllers
Routers for routing audio, video, and digital signals
Switchers for routing audio, video, and digital signals
Keypads for routing audio, video, and digital signals
Electronic audio/video signal distribution systems
Software for processing images, graphics, audio, video and text
Computer software for controlling the operation of audio and video devices
Signal cables for IT, AV and telecommunication
Computer hardware for routing audio, video, and digital signals
Computer hardware for signal processing of audio and video
Closed circuit TV [CCTV] software
Analogue to digital converters
Blank analogue recording media
Analog signal processors
Electronic encryption units
Sensors, detectors and monitoring instruments.
The mark was filed in class 45 with following description of goods:
Electronic monitoring services for security purposes
Guard services for preventing the intrusion of burglars
Physical security consultancy
Safety evaluation
Physical security consultancy
Physical security consultancy
Physical security consultancy
Security services for buildings
Monitoring of security systems
Security guarding for facilities
Safety, rescue, security and enforcement services
Monitoring of burglar and security alarms
Advisory services in relation to safety
Security inspection services for others
Information services relating to safety
Security services for the protection of property
Security services for the protection of individuals
Security services for the protection of property and individuals
Security services for the physical protection of tangible property and individuals