The trademark was filed by Sofokus Oy, a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Finland (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 4, 2021, and received one opposition filed on August 2, 2021 by Seurat Technologies Inc. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by MURGITROYD & COMPANY and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued August 2, 2021
The application was filed in Finnish, and Finnish was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on April 12, 2021. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on October 26, 2021.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Data processing apparatus
Recorded content
Information technology and audiovisual equipment
Computer networking and data communications equipment
Computer peripheral devices
Controllers and regulators
Data loggers and recorders
Cloud servers
Data collection and distribution networks
Electronic publications, namely electronically readable technical instructions and user manuals for computer systems
Databases
Software
Application software
Data and file management and database software
Office and business applications
Software for monitoring, analysing, controlling and running physical world operations
System and system support software, and firmware
Operating systems
Utility, security and cryptography software
Web application and server software
Content management software
Information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices
Communications equipment
Data storage devices and media
Data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical)
Computers and computer hardware
Safety, security, protection and signalling devices
None of the aforesaid goods including, in the field of, or connected with, 3d printing, manufacturing, computer aided manufacturing, additive manufacturing, custom manufacturing, part fabrication services, treatment of materials, laser treatment of materials, metal working, metal heat treatment using lasers, new product design and development services related to the fields of 3d printing and custom manufacturing of goods, scientific and technological consultation services related to the fields of 3d printing and custom manufacturing of goods, analysis services related to the fields of 3d printing and custom manufacturing of goods.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
IT management relating to business consultancy
Business administration
Office functions
Consultancy in business management and organisation
Business intelligence services
Business data analysis services
Advertising
Personnel and recruitment services
Business assistance, management and administrative services
Administrative support and data processing services
Data processing, systematisation and management
Business consultancy and advisory services
Advertising, marketing and promotional services
Advertising, marketing and promotional consultancy, advisory and assistance services
Collection of commercial information
Provision of commercial information
Commercial information and advice for consumers [consumer advice shop]
Commercial intermediation services
Procurement of contracts for the purchase and sale of goods and services
Accountancy, book keeping and auditing
Retail services in relation to recorded content
Wholesale services in relation to recorded content
Retail services in relation to information technology and audiovisual equipment
Wholesale services in relation to information technology and audiovisual equipment
Retail services in relation to computer networking and data communications equipment
Wholesale services in relation to computer networking and data communications equipment
Retail services in relation to peripherals adapted for use with computers
Wholesale services in relation to peripherals adapted for use with computers
Retail services in relation to data loggers and recorders
Wholesale services in relation to data loggers and recorders
Retail services in relation to cloud servers
Wholesale services in relation to cloud servers
Retail services in relation to computer databases
Wholesale services in relation to computer databases
Retail services in relation to computer software
Wholesale services in relation to computer software
Retail services in relation to application software
Wholesale services in relation to application software
Retailing relating to the following: data and file management and database software
Wholesaling relating to the following: data and file management and database software
Retailing relating to the following: office and business applications
Wholesaling relating to the following: office and business applications
Retailing relating to the following: computer software for monitoring, analysing, checking and operating real-world operations
Wholesaling relating to the following: computer software for monitoring, analysing, checking and operating real-world operations
Retailing relating to the following: system and system support software and firmware
Wholesaling relating to the following: system and system support software and firmware
Retailing relating to the following: computer operating programs
Wholesaling relating to the following: computer operating programs
Retailing relating to the following: computer software relating to utilities, security and encryption technology
Wholesaling relating to the following: computer software relating to utilities, security and encryption technology
Retailing relating to the following: web application and server software
Wholesaling relating to the following: web application and server software
Retailing relating to the following: content management software
Wholesaling relating to the following: content management software
Retail services in relation to information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices
Wholesale services in relation to information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices
Retail services in relation to communications equipment
Wholesale services in relation to communications equipment
Retailing relating to the following: data storage apparatus and instruments
Wholesaling relating to the following: data storage apparatus and instruments
Retail services in relation to data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical)
Wholesale services in relation to data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical)
Retail services in relation to computers and computer hardware
Wholesale services in relation to computers and computer hardware
Retail services in relation to safety, security, protection and signalling devices
Wholesale services in relation to safety, security, protection and signalling devices
Retail services in relation to books
Wholesale services in relation to books
Retail services in relation to printed matter
Wholesale services in relation to printed matter
Providing information via a global computer network in the field of business
Providing information via a global computer network in the field of business administration
None of the aforesaid services including, in the field of, or connected with, 3d printing, manufacturing, computer aided manufacturing, additive manufacturing, custom manufacturing, part fabrication services, treatment of materials, laser treatment of materials, metal working, metal heat treatment using lasers, new product design and development services related to the fields of 3d printing and custom manufacturing of goods, scientific and technological consultation services related to the fields of 3d printing and custom manufacturing of goods, analysis services related to the fields of 3d printing and custom manufacturing of goods.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Computer communication and Internet access
Communication of data by means of telecommunications
Communication services between data banks
Transmission of information by electronic means
Telecommunication services
Provision of access to content, websites and portals
Provision and rental of telecommunications facilities and equipment
Network transmission of sounds, images, signals and data
Electronic communication by means of chatrooms, chat lines and Internet forums
Providing chat lines utilising the internet
None of the aforesaid services including, in the field of, or connected with, 3d printing, manufacturing, computer aided manufacturing, additive manufacturing, custom manufacturing, part fabrication services, treatment of materials, laser treatment of materials, metal working, metal heat treatment using lasers, new product design and development services related to the fields of 3d printing and custom manufacturing of goods, scientific and technological consultation services related to the fields of 3d printing and custom manufacturing of goods, analysis services related to the fields of 3d printing and custom manufacturing of goods.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Seminars, conferences and workshops in the fields of business, information technology, computers, management and training
Providing educational services via a global computer network in the fields of business, information technology, computers, management and training and providing information via a global computer network in the field of education
Organizing and conducting classes, seminars, symposiums and conferences
Education, entertainment and sport services
Education and instruction services
Rental services relating to equipment and facilities for education, entertainment, sports and culture
None of the aforesaid services including, in the field of, or connected with, 3d printing, manufacturing, computer aided manufacturing, additive manufacturing, custom manufacturing, part fabrication services, treatment of materials, laser treatment of materials, metal working, metal heat treatment using lasers, new product design and development services related to the fields of 3d printing and custom manufacturing of goods, scientific and technological consultation services related to the fields of 3d printing and custom manufacturing of goods, analysis services related to the fields of 3d printing and custom manufacturing of goods.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Engineering services
Industrial analysis services
Industrial research
Testing, authentication and quality control
IT services
IT security, protection and restoration
IT consultancy, advisory and information services
Software development, programming and implementation
Computer hardware development
Hosting services, software as a service, and rental of software
Platform as a service [PaaS]
Rental of computer hardware and facilities
Data duplication and conversion services, data coding services
Science and technology services
Design services
Providing information via a global computer network in the fields of information technology and computers
None of the aforesaid services including, in the field of, or connected with, 3d printing, manufacturing, computer aided manufacturing, additive manufacturing, custom manufacturing, part fabrication services, treatment of materials, laser treatment of materials, metal working, metal heat treatment using lasers, new product design and development services related to the fields of 3d printing and custom manufacturing of goods, scientific and technological consultation services related to the fields of 3d printing and custom manufacturing of goods, analysis services related to the fields of 3d printing and custom manufacturing of goods.