The trademark FREELANCE DAY was filed by Reesk Consulting, a corporation established under the laws of the French Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 16, 2020, and received one opposition filed on November 11, 2020 by FREELANCE.COM on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by CAPRI and proceedings were handled in French, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued November 11, 2020
The application was filed in French, and French was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003134727 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on January 27, 2022 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Office functions
Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes
Public relations services
Document reproduction
Book-keeping
Business administration
Business management for freelance service providers
Publication of advertising literature
Business management
Consultancy regarding public relations communication strategies
Commercial intermediation services
Computerized file management
Online advertising on a computer network
Rental of advertising time on communication media
Business management and organization consultancy
Advertising
Rental of advertising space
Web site traffic optimization
Arranging subscriptions to telecommunication services for others
Arranging newspaper subscriptions for others
Direct mail advertising
Dissemination of advertising matter
Employment agency services
Consultancy regarding advertising communication strategies
Business auditing.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Technical assessments relating to design
Graphic arts design
Development of computers
Design of computers for others
Styling [industrial design]
Consultancy in the design and development of computer hardware
Computer software design
Computer software design
Architecture
Updating of computer software
Electronic data storage
Scientific research
Research and development of new products for others
Computer programming
Server hosting
Authenticating works of art
Rental of computer software
Conducting technical project studies
Computer system analysis
Software as a service [SaaS]
Maintenance of computer software
Software development
Information technology [IT] consultancy
Cloud computing
Digitization of documents
Computer system design
Vehicle roadworthiness testing
Design of interior decor
Technical research
Installation of computer software
Energy auditing.
The mark was filed in class 45 with following description of goods:
Physical security consultancy
Opening of security locks
Night guard services
Conducting religious ceremonies
Leasing of internet domain names
Legal services
Monitoring of burglar and security alarms
Legal research
Mediation
Intellectual property consultancy
Rental of clothing
Funerary services
Crematorium services
Babysitting
Detective services
Marriage agency services
Online social networking services
Security services for the protection of property and individuals