The trademark IOS was filed by Cisco Technology, Inc., a U.S. corporation (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on January 21, 2021, and received one opposition filed on April 19, 2021 by BFF FINANCE IBERIA, S.A.U. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by J.M. TORO, S.L.P. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued April 19, 2021
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
Cancellation Proceedings
A total of undefined cancellation proceedings were initiated against the trademark registration in 2021.The first Cancellation was filed by Faktor Zehn GmbH (represented by LLR LEGERLOTZ UND PARTNER RECHTSANWÄLTE-PARTNERSCHAFT MBB) on June 2, 2025 and Decision taken.
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on August 4, 2021. Application for revocation or for a declaration of invalidity of the trademark registration was recorded on August 2, 2023. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on November 16, 2023. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on June 2, 2024.
The Cancellation with reference B 000061308 was Cancellation rejected according to Article 59(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on June 2, 2025 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Microprocessors, memory boards, monitors, displays, keyboards, cables, modems, printers, disk drives, adapters, adapter cards, connectors and drivers
Blank computer storage media
Magnetic data carriers
Computer software and firmware, namely, operating system programs, data synchronization programs, and application development tool programs for personal and handheld computers
Pre-recorded computer programs for personal information management, database management software, character recognition software, telephony management software, electronic mail and messaging software, paging software, mobile telephone software
Database synchronization software, computer programs for accessing, browsing and searching online databases, computer hardware and software for providing integrated telephone communication with computerized global information networks
Handheld digital electronic devices and software related thereto
MP3 and other digital format audio players
Hand held computers, tablet computers, personal digital assistants, electronic organizers, electronic notepads
Global positioning system (GPS) devices, telephones
Handheld and mobile digital electronic devices for the sending and receiving of telephone calls, faxes, electronic mail, and other digital data
Cordless telephones
Mobile telephones
Parts and accessories for mobile telephones
Facsimile machines, answering machines, cameras, videophones, telephone-based information retrieval software and hardware
Electronic handheld units for the wireless receipt, storage and/or transmission of data and messages, and electronic devices that enable the user to keep track of or manage personal information
Electronic communication equipment and instruments
Telecommunications apparatus and instruments
Computer software for the redirection of messages, Internet e-mail, and/or other data to one or more electronic handheld devices from a data store on or associated with a personal computer or a server
Computer software for the synchronization of data between a remote station or device and a fixed or remote station or device
Fonts, typefaces, type designs and symbols in the form of recorded data
Chips, discs and tapes bearing or for recording computer programs and software
Random access memory, read only memory
Solid state memory apparatus
Computer and electronic games
Computer equipment for use with any of the aforesaid goods
Electronic apparatus with multimedia functions for use with any of the aforesaid goods
Electronic apparatus with interactive functions for use with any of the aforesaid goods
Accessories, parts, fittings, and testing apparatus for all the aforementioned goods
User manuals in electronically readable, machine readable or computer readable form for use with, and sold as a unit with, all the aforementioned goods
Apparatus for data storage
Hard drives
Miniature hard disk drive storage units
Pre-recorded vinyl records, audio tapes, audio-video tapes, audio video cassettes, audio video discs
Audio tapes (all being sold together with booklets)
CD-ROMs
Digital versatile discs
Mouse pads
Batteries
Rechargeable batteries
Chargers
Chargers for electric batteries
Headphones
Stereo headphones
In-ear headphones
Stereo speakers
Audio speakers
Audio speakers for home
Monitor speakers
Speakers for computers
Personal stereo speaker apparatus
Radio receivers, amplifiers, sound recording and reproducing apparatus, electric phonographs, record players, high fidelity stereo apparatus, tape recorders and reproducing apparatus, loudspeakers, multiple speaker units, microphones
Digital audio and video devices
Audio cassette recorders and players, video cassette recorders and players, compact disc players, digital versatile disc recorders and players, digital audio tape recorders and players
Digital music and/or video players
Radios
Video cameras
Audio, video, and digital mixers
Radio transmitters
Car audio apparatus
Parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods
Bags and cases adapted or shaped to contain cameras and/or video cameras
Mobile telephone covers
Mobile telephone cases
Mobile telephone cases made of leather or imitations of leather
Mobile telephone covers made of cloth or textile materials
Bags and cases adapted or shaped to contain MP3 players, hand held computers, tablet computers, personal digital assistants, global positioning system (GPS) devices, electronic organizers and electronic notepads.
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods:
Toys
Games and playthings
Playing cards
Electronic hand-held game units
Musical toys, games and playthings
Toy audio apparatus
Toy musical boxes
Toy musical instruments
Toy record players for playing tunes and cassettes
Musical games
Battery operated toys
Electronic toys
Electric computer games, other than those adapted for use with television receivers
Electrical and electronic amusement apparatus (automatic, coin/counter freed)
Electronic games being automatic, coin-freed or counter-freed (other than those adapted for use with television receivers)
Hand-held electronic games and apparatus (other than those adapted for use with television receiver only)
Video games other than those adapted for use with television receivers only
Automatic and coin-operated amusement machines
Computer game apparatus other than coin operated or those adapted for use with television receivers
Video output toys and games
Electronically operated toys
Interactive computer toys and games
Musical toys and games
Stand alone video game machines incorporating a means of display
Toy handheld electronic devices
Toy computers (not working)
Toy mobile telephones (not working)
Computer gaming machines
Parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 35 with Creating indexes of online information, sites and other resources available on global computer networks for others and information, consultancy and advisory services relating to the aforesaid..
The mark was filed in class 37 with Installation, maintenance, repair, and servicing of consumer electronic devices, digital audio and video players, handheld computers, personal digital assistants, electronic organizers and electronic notepads and information, consultancy and advisory services relating to the aforesaid..
The mark was filed in class 38 with Providing user access to the Internet (service providers) and information, consultancy and advisory services relating to the aforesaid..
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 hardware and software consulting services
Rental of computer hardware and software apparatus and equipment
Installation, maintenance, repair and updating of computer software
Multimedia and audio-visual software consulting services
Computer programming
Support and consultation services for developing computer systems, databases and applications
Graphic design for the compilation of web pages on the Internet
Information relating to computer hardware or software provided on-line from a global computer network or the Internet
Creating and maintaining web-sites
Hosting the web-sites of others
Providing search engines for obtaining data via communications networks
Application service provider (ASP) services featuring software for use in connection with online music subscription service, software that enables users to play and program music and entertainment-related audio, video, text and multimedia content, and software featuring musical sound recordings, entertainment-related audio, video, text and multimedia content
Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software to enable users to program audio, video, text and other multimedia content, including music, concerts, videos, radio, television, news, sports, games, cultural events, and entertainment-related programs
Providing search engines for obtaining data on a global computer network
Information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all the aforesaid
Operating search engines
Computer consulting and support services for scanning information into computer discs
Information, consultancy and advisory services relating to the aforesaid.