The trademark FRANKLIN was filed by Bumble Holding Limited, a corporation established under the laws of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on April 7, 2021, and received one opposition filed on July 7, 2021 by Kids Can Press Ltd., on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by MAUCHER JENKINS and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued July 7, 2021
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (German was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Instant messaging software
Plug adaptors
USB adapters
Power adaptors
Laptop bags
Microphones
Application software for social networking services via internet
Computer software
Computer software to enable the transmission of photographs to mobile telephones
Headsets
Mobile phone cases
Video games programs [computer software]
Power packs [batteries]
Power packs [transformers]
Tablet computer cases
Cases for headphones
Mouse mats
Laptop cases
Computer game software
Computer application software for mobile telephones
Computer software for use as an application programming interface (api)
Dashboard mounts for mobile phones
Computer mouse
Computer application software for mobile phones
Electrical and electronic apparatus for the transmission of data.
Downloadable instant messaging software
Computer game software for use on mobile and cellular phones
Headphones
Protective cases for mobile phones
Portable speakers
Selfie sticks
Podcasts
Memory sticks
Downloadable podcasts
Cases for loudspeakers
Computer video game software
Computer software platforms for social networking
Blog software
Adjustable desktop mounts for tablet computers
Camera mounts
Stands adapted for mobile phones
Stands adapted for tablet computers
Camera stands
Protective cases for e-book readers.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Writing of publicity texts
Market research services
Opinion polling
Advertising and marketing services provided by means of blogging
Business management
Business networking
Compilation of advertisements for use as web pages on the internet
Advertising, marketing and promotional services
Business introduction services
Collection of data
Provision of space on websites for advertising goods and services
Database management
Search engine optimisation
Business management services
Advertising and marketing services provided by means of social media
Providing marketing consulting in the field of social media
Compilation of data in computer databases
Providing business information in the field of social media
Business consultancy and advisory services
Online business networking services
Electronic data processing.
The mark was filed in class 45 with following description of goods:
Online social networking services
Dating services provided through social networking
Online social networking services accessible by means of downloadable mobile applications
Personal introduction services
Personal introduction services by computer
Internet based dating, matchmaking and personal introduction services