The trademark VR KUNSTPREIS der DKB was filed by Deutsche Kreditbank AG, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on April 16, 2020, and received one opposition filed on June 29, 2020 by Bundesverband der Deutschen Volksbanken und Raiffeisenbanken e.V. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by B/S/H RECHTSANWÄLTE and proceedings were handled in German, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued June 29, 2020
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on May 27, 2024.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Media content
Software
Computer software
Mobile data apparatus
Payment services software
Chip cards, USB sticks and other data carriers
Card readers (data processing equipment) and other electronic apparatus for conducting cashless payment and billing transactions, and parts for the aforesaid goods, included in class 9
Bank cards
Credit cards
Smart cards [integrated circuit cards]
Encoded magnetic cards
Data processing apparatus
Card reading equipment
Software for online banking and online asset management
Software for mobile banking and mobile asset management
Mobile apps and multimedia goods
Recorded or downloadable electronic publications, including multimedia publications
Electronic newsletters.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Paper, cardboard and goods made therefrom, namely publicity boards, signboards, advertisement boards and display banners
Printed advertising boards of paper or cardboard
Instructional and teaching material (except apparatus)
Printed seminar notes
Plastic materials for packing (not included in other classes)
Note paper/pads
Writing paper
Stationery
Office requisites
Ball pens.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising and public relations
Marketing services
Business management
Radio advertising
Organising of exhibitions and presentations for economic or advertising purposes
Search for, and selection of, managerial and other staff
Market analysis, business investigations
Sponsoring in the form of advertising
Drafting and publication of publicity texts
Distribution of advertising material
Design, coordination and promotion of customer loyalty systems, in particular bonus and reward schemes
Business appraisal
Business data analysis services
Analysis of marketing studies data and marketing studies statistics
Economic forecasting, economic analysis
Providing business information via a web site
Computerized file management
Compilation and systemization of information into computer databases.
The mark was filed in class 36 with Finance services, Namely financial sponsoring for artists.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Telecommunications
Telecommunication services provided via Internet platforms and portals
Audiovisual transmission services
Audio, video and multimedia broadcasting via the Internet and other communications networks
Communications services
Data transmission
Providing access to websites on the Internet or any other communications network
Providing access to Internet forums
Providing of access to information on the Internet using electronic media
Arranging access to databases on the Internet
Providing access to databases
Providing access to computer databases, networks, internet platforms, portals and forums in the financial, banking, investment, security and real estate sector
Providing access to information and data in relation to financial markets, investments, securities and real estate
Providing access to investment portfolio and account overviews
Information, advisory and consultancy services, all relating to the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Education
Providing of training
Entertainment
Cultural activities
Organisation and conducting of cultural events and of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes
Conducting and organising of cultural activities, in particular of discussion series with artists, specialist artistic lectures, expert discussions, parties, festivals, conferences, congresses, concerts, art festivals, art exhibitions, readings, symposia, seminars, lecture events, on cultural topics, organising of art competitions
Art exhibitions
Museum and art gallery services
Organisation and conducting of award ceremonies and competitions
Arranging of awards ceremonies and competitions
Publication of books, magazines, guides, directories, posters, pamphlets, flyers, artistic material
Providing on-line electronic publications, not downloadable
Arranging and conducting of conferences, congresses, seminars and workshops
Presentation of works of art for cultural purposes
Publication of printed matter, including in electronic form, other than for advertising purposes, in particular catalogues, pamphlets, flyers, prospectuses, annual reports, circulars, internal magazines, programmes, posters, calendars, transparencies [stationery], tickets, participant tickets, invitation cards, postcards, newsletters, labels, stickers [stationery]
Providing on-line publications
Writing of texts
Organisation and arranging of competitions and exhibitions
Information, advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforegoing.
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
Computer programming and software services
Updating, design and rental of software
Website design
Creating and maintaining websites
Encryption
Identification, authorisation, authentication and verification of data
Implementation of computer programs on networks
Social science consultancy
Technical project management in the field of electronic data processing
Information, consultation and advice in respect of the aforesaid.
The mark was filed in class 43 with following description of goods:
Providing of food and drink and temporary accommodation
Bars, snack bars, bistros
Hotels, guest houses and restaurants
Catering for the provision of food and beverages
Providing of event facilities and temporary office, meeting and exhibition facilities
Rental of event facilities and temporary office, meeting and exhibition facilities
Providing facilities for fairs, conventions, exhibitions, seminars and conferences.