The trademark application NET.COM was filed by NETCOM GROUP S.P.A., a corporation established under the laws of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). Application refused.
The application was filed in Italian (English was selected as the second language).
The Refusal with reference B 018432981 was Rejected according to Article 7(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on September 14, 2021 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Computer software applications, downloadable
Downloadable software applications
Add-on circuit boards for connecting computers to networking software
Industrial controls incorporating software
System and system support software, and firmware
Web application and server software
Virtual and augmented reality software
Application software
Integrated software packages
Computer software platforms, recorded or downloadable
Computer software platforms
Computer programs, recorded
Data processing programs
Programs for computers
Programs for smartphones
Software
Embedded software
Computer software downloadable from global computer networks
Software for smartphones
Software for mobile phones
Software downloadable from the internet
Downloadable software for remotely accessing and controlling a computer
Databases
Media content
Apparatus, instruments and cables for electricity
Electrical and electronic components
Recorded content
Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling devices
Navigation, guidance, tracking, targeting and map making devices
Safety, security, protection and signalling devices
Information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices
Firmware
Firmware memory devices
Firmware for computer peripherals
Firmware and device drivers
Computer hardware
Ethernet hardware
Computer hardware for telecommunications
Computers and computer hardware
Computer memory hardware
LAN [local operating network] hardware
Data communications hardware
Hardware reliability software
Hardware testing software
Computer network-attached storage [NAS] hardware
Augmented reality computer hardware
Network access server hardware
Mounting racks for telecommunications hardware
Computer hardware for use in computer-assisted software engineering
Hardware for electronic driving assistance systems
Computer hardware for tracking driver behaviour
Computer hardware for the collection of positioning data
Computer hardware for routing audio, video, and digital signals
Computer hardware for remotely accessing and transmitting data
Computer hardware for signal processing of audio and video
Engine diagnostic apparatus
Utility programs for performing computer system diagnostics
Software for diagnostics and troubleshooting
Software for remote diagnostics
Storage apparatus for computer data
Computer applications for automotive control
Computer applications for automatic vehicle driving control
Computer applications for automated vehicle parking control
Computer applications for vehicle navigation apparatus
Computer applications for automated car parking control
Computer applications for car audio video navigation
Computer applications for car automatic driving control
Computer peripheral devices
Interactive computer software enabling exchange of information
Computer programs for accessing and using the internet
Computer programs for connecting remotely to computers or computer networks
Computer software to operate vehicles
Computer networks
Communications servers [computer hardware]
Computer systems
Interactive computer systems
Computer systems for automated vehicle control
Computer software for business purposes
Computer software for the monitoring of computer systems
Debugging software
Computer telephony software
Computer software, recorded
Business technology software.
The mark was filed in class 12 with following description of goods:
Vehicles and conveyances
Parts and fittings for vehicles
Land vehicles and conveyances.
The mark was filed in class 37 with following description of goods:
Computer hardware and telecommunication apparatus installation, maintenance and repair
Providing information relating to the installation of electrical apparatus
Installation of electric and electronic equipment in automobiles
Installation of instrumentation systems
Maintenance of computer hardware
Upgrading of computer hardware
Maintenance and repair of computer hardware
Repair of computer hardware
Installation of computer hardware
Installation of hardware for computer systems
Installation and repair of computer hardware
Installation, maintenance and repair of computer hardware
Maintenance services relating to computer hardware
Installation and repair of telecommunications hardware
Installation of hardware for Internet access
Repair and maintenance of computer and telecommunications hardware
Updating of computer networking and telecommunications hardware
Installation and maintenance of hardware for computer networks and Internet access
Diagnostic maintenance services for computers
Installation of computer networks
Installation of computer systems
Maintenance and repair of computer networks.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Communications by computer terminals
Computer communication services
Communication services over computer networks
Computerised telephony services
Transmission of information via computer networks
Electronic transmission of computer programs via the internet
Telecommunication services
Provision and rental of telecommunications facilities and equipment
Computer communication and Internet access
Information, consultancy and advisory services relating to telecommunications
Communication network consultancy.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Testing of computer software
Testing of computer hardware
Testing of telecommunication signals
Computer aided testing services
Technical measuring and testing
Development of measuring and testing methods
Testing of apparatus in the field of electrical engineering
Testing, analysis and monitoring of navigation signals
Testing, analysis and monitoring of telecommunication signals
Testing services for alarm and monitoring systems
Design and development of testing and analysis methods
Website usability testing services
Development and testing of computing methods, algorithms and software
Testing of apparatus in the field of electrical engineering for certification purposes
Testing, analysis and evaluation of the goods and services of others for the purpose of certification
Hiring of computer firmware
Installation of firmware
Configuration of computer firmware
Development of computer firmware
Design and development of computer firmware
Design and development of firmware systems
Computer hardware development
Design of computer hardware
Rental of computer hardware
Rental of computer hardware and computer software
Design and development of computer hardware
Development of computer hardware and software
Customized design of computer hardware
Consultancy in the field of computers
Professional advisory services relating to computer hardware
Rental of computer hardware and facilities
Design and development of computer hardware architecture
Research in the field of computer hardware
Consultation services relating to computer hardware
Conducting feasibility studies relating to computer hardware
Design of computer hardware and software
Advisory and consultancy services relating to computer hardware
Consultancy and advice on computer software and hardware
Design services relating to computer hardware and to computer programmes
Design of hardware for digital signal processing
Research relating to the development of computer hardware
Configuring computer hardware using software
Advisory services relating to computer hardware design
Technical consultancy relating to the use of computer hardware
Research and consultancy services relating to computer hardware
Technical project studies in the field of computer hardware and software
Troubleshooting of computer hardware and software problems
Development of hardware for multimedia data storing and recalling
Diagnosing computer hardware problems using software
Research and development services relating to computer hardware
Design of hardware for compression and decompression of multimedia contents
Development of hardware for compression and decompression of multimedia contents
Providing technical advice relating to computer hardware and software
Design and development of software and hardware for signal amplification and transmission
Advisory and information services relating to the design and development of computer hardware
Advisory and consultancy services relating to the design and development of computer hardware
Diagnosis of faults in computer software
Computer diagnostic services
Troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing problems with consumer electronics
Engineering services related to integrated circuit diagnostics
Computer system analysis
Computer analysis
Technical support services relating to computer software and applications
Compilation of information relating to information technology
Configuration of computer systems and networks
Information technology consulting
Professional consultancy relating to computer security
Technical advice relating to computers
Quality control relating to computer systems
Creation of computing platforms for third parties
Preparation of computer programs for data processing
Creating and maintaining computer sites (web sites) for others
Providing information on computer technology and programming via a web site
Providing information about the design and development of computer software
IT project management
Hosting computer sites [web sites]
Hosting the computer sites (web sites) of others
Information services relating to the application of computer networks
Engineering services for applications on large and medium-sized computer systems
Software engineering
Installation, maintenance and repair of software for computer systems
Integration of computer systems and networks
Computer rental
Rental of computer software
Maintenance and updating of computer software
Monitoring of computer systems by remote access
Monitoring of computer systems to detect breakdowns
Computer network design for others
Design of information systems
Website design
Computer software design
Design and development of networks
Computer system design and development
Customized design of computer software
Programming of operating software for computer networks and servers
Provision of reports relating to computing
Computer design research
Technological research relating to computers
Research in the field of computer programs and software
Computer research services
Updating of computer programs
Expert consultancy services in connection with computing equipment
Consultancy and information services relating to computer programming
Computer technology consultancy
Computer engineering consultancy services
Computer system monitoring services
IT services
Development of computer based networks
Development of computer systems
Development of computer languages
Development of computer codes
Engineering services relating to computers
Testing of computing equipment
Testing of computer programs
Upgrading of computer software
Development and testing of software
Software development, programming and implementation
Developing and updating computer software
Development of computer software application solutions
Development of driver software
Software development
Writing of computer software
Feasibility study services relating to computer software
Project studies relating to software
Computer software programming services
Research and development of computer software
Computer software research
Repair of computer software
Software design and development
Smartphone software design
Software customisation services
Rental and maintenance of computer software
Maintenance of computer software
Computer systems integration services
Installation of computer software
Providing information in the field of computer software development
Creation of computer programmes for data processing
Configuration of computer software
Professional advisory services relating to computer software
Software creation
Conducting feasibility studies relating to computer software
Updating of computer software
Information technology support services
Information technology [IT] consultancy
Professional consultancy relating to technology
Technological research
Research in the field of information technology
Research in the field of communications technology
Research in the field of data processing technology
Research in the field of telecommunications technology
Scientific technological services
Engineering services relating to information technology.