The trademark acer was filed by Acer Incorporated, a corporation established under the laws of Taiwan, Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on October 6, 2021, and received one opposition filed on December 20, 2021 by The Australian Council for Educational Research Ltd on (a) Art. 8(4), (b) Likelihood of confusion, (c) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by Stobbs Ireland Limited and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued December 20, 2021
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (German was selected as the second language).
Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on August 7, 2022.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Protective films adapted for computer screens, mobile telephone screens, and smartwatch screens
Parts and accessories for computers, computer peripherals, mobile telephones, audiovisual and/or telecommunication mobile electronic devices, audio-visual and/or telecommunication wearable electronic devices, smartwatches, smartglasses, earphones, headphones, audio and video players and recorders, televisions, and set top boxes
Covers, bags, cases, sleeves, straps and lanyards for computers, tablet computers, computer keyboards, mobile telephones, audiovisual and/or telecommunication mobile electronic devices, audio-visual and/or telecommunication wearable electronic devices, smartwatches, smartglasses, earphones, headphones, set top boxes, and audio and video players and recorders
Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signaling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments
Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity
Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images
Magnetic data carriers, recording discs
Compact discs, DVDs and other digital recording media
Mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus
Cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment
Fire extinguishing apparatus
Computers
Computer hardware
Handheld computers
Tablet computers
Computer software
Computer peripherals
Printers
Computer servers
Laptop computers
Notebook computers
Desktop computers
Cellular phones
Data storage devices
Computer terminals
Set top boxes
Video projectors
Radios
Speakers
Microphones
Headphones
Earphones
Tuners
Mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus
Computer firmware
Computer utility software
Scanners
Monitors
Touch screens
Modems
Keyboards
Mice
Trackballs
Trackpads
Light pens
Joysticks
Graphics tablets
Digitizers
Adapters
Adapter cards
Cables and connectors
Magneto-optical drives
Hard disk drives
Floppy disk drives
PCMCIA drives
Cartridge and tape drives
CDROM drives
CD-recordable (CD-R) drives
CD-rewritable (CD-RW) drives
DVD-ROM drives
DVD- rewritable (DVD-R) drives
Solid state storage devices
RAID arrays
Mass storage devices
Network interfaces
Cable modems
Routers, bridges, gateways, and hubs
Consumer electronic devices for computing or creating, editing, or displaying audio, video, audio-visual, and digital content
Telephones
Personal digital assistants (PDAs)
Digital video recorders
Videotape recorders
Televisions, digital televisions
Stereo receivers
DVD players
CD players
MP3 players
Digital audio players and recorders
Audio amplifiers
Video special effects generators
Still cameras
Video cameras
Digital cameras
Video decks
Video converters
Barcode readers
Magnetic stripe readers
Telecommunications equipment
Telecommunications apparatus and instruments
Mobile telephones
Smartphones
Wireless communication devices for the transmission of voice, data, images, audio, video, and multimedia content
Network communication apparatus
Handheld digital electronic devices capable of providing access to the internet and for the sending, receiving, and storing telephone calls, electronic mail, and other digital data
Wearable computer hardware
Wearable digital electronic devices capable of providing access to the internet, for sending, receiving and storing of telephone calls, electronic mail, and other digital data
Smartwatches
Smartglasses
Smart rings
Wearable activity trackers
Connected bracelets [measuring instruments]
Electronic book readers
Computer software for setting up, configuring, operating and controlling computers, computer peripherals, mobile devices, mobile telephones, smartwatches, smartglasses, wearable devices, earphones, headphones, televisions, set top boxes, audio and video players and recorders, home theatre systems, and entertainment systems
Application development software
Computer game software
Downloadable pre-recorded audio, video and multimedia content
Computer peripheral devices
Peripheral devices for computers, mobile telephones, mobile electronic devices, wearable electronic devices, smartwatches, smartglasses, earphones, headphones, televisions, set top boxes, and audio and video players and recorders
Wearable peripherals for use with computers, mobile telephones, mobile electronic devices, smartwatches, smartglasses, smart rings, earphones, headphones, televisions, set top boxes, and audio and video players and recorders
Biometric identification and authentication apparatus
Accelerometers
Altimeters
Distance measuring apparatus
Distance recording apparatus
Pedometers
Pressure measuring apparatus
Pressure indicators
Monitors, display screens, head mounted displays, and headsets for use with computers, smartphones, mobile electronic devices, wearable electronic devices, smart watches, smartglasses, televisions, set top boxes, and audio and video players and recorders
Virtual and augmented reality displays, goggles, controllers, and headsets
3D spectacles
Eyeglasses
Sunglasses
Spectacle lenses
Optical glass
Optical goods
Optical apparatus and instruments
Cameras
Flashes for cameras
Keyboards, mice, mouse pads, printers, disk drives, and hard drives
Sound recording and reproducing apparatus
Digital audio and video players and recorders
Audio speakers
Audio amplifiers and receivers
Motor vehicle audio apparatus
Voice recording and voice recognition apparatus
Televisions
Television receivers and monitors
Radio transmitters and receivers
User interfaces for on-board motor vehicle computers and electronic devices, namely electronic control panels, monitors, touchscreens, remote controls, docking stations, connectors, switches, and voice-activated controls
Global positioning systems (GPS devices)
Navigational instruments
Navigation apparatus for vehicles [on-board computers]
Remote controls for controlling computers, mobile telephones, mobile electronic devices, wearable electronic devices, smartwatches, smartglasses, earphones, headphones, audio and video players and recorders, televisions, set top boxes, speakers, amplifiers, home theatre systems, and entertainment systems
Wearable devices for controlling computers, mobile telephones, mobile electronic devices, smart watches, smartglasses, earphones, headphones, audio and video players and recorders, televisions, set top boxes, speakers, amplifiers, home theatre systems, and entertainment systems
Data storage apparatus
Computer chips
Batteries
Battery chargers
Electrical and electronic connectors, couplers, wires, cables, chargers, docks, docking stations, and adapters for use with computers, mobile telephones, handheld computers, computer peripherals, mobile telephones, mobile electronic devices, wearable electronic devices, smartwatches, smartglasses, earphones, headphones, audio and video players and recorders, televisions, and set top boxes
Interactive touchscreens
Interfaces for computers, computer screens, mobile telephones, mobile electronic devices, wearable electronic devices, smartwatches, smartglasses, televisions, set top boxes, and audio and video players and recorders
Protective films adapted for computer screens, mobile telephone screens, and smartwatch screens
Covers, bags, cases, sleeves, straps and lanyards for computers, tablet computers, computer keyboards, mobile telephones, mobile electronic devices, wearable electronic devices, smartwatches, smartglasses, earphones, headphones, set top boxes, and audio and video players and recorders
Power banks
Selfie sticks
Chargers for electronic cigarettes
Car chargers
Wireless chargers
Information technology and audiovisual equipment
Magnets, magnetizers and demagnetizers
Scientific and laboratory devices for treatment using electricity
Apparatus, instruments and cables for electricity
Optical devices, enhancers and correctors
Safety, security, protection and signaling devices
Navigation, guidance, tracking, targeting and map making devices
Measuring, detecting and monitoring instruments, indicators and controllers
Scientific research and laboratory apparatus, educational apparatus and simulators
Peripheral devices for computers, mobile telephones, audio-visual and/or telecommunication mobile electronic devices, audio-visual and/or telecommunication wearable electronic devices, smartwatches, smartglasses, earphones, headphones, televisions, set top boxes, and audio and video players and recorders
Wearable peripherals for use with computers, mobile telephones, audio-visual and/or telecommunication mobile electronic devices, smartwatches, smartglasses, smart rings, earphones, headphones, televisions, set top boxes, and audio and video players and recorders
Electrical and electronic connectors, couplers, wires, cables, chargers, docks, docking stations, and adapters for use with computers, mobile telephones, handheld computers, computer peripherals, mobile telephones, mobile electronic devices, wearable electronic devices, smartwatches, smart glasses, earphones, headphones, audio and video players and recorders, televisions, and set top boxes
Interfaces for computers, computer screens, mobile telephones, mobile electronic devices, wearable electronic devices, smartwatches, smart glasses, televisions, set top boxes, and audio and video players and recorders
Remote controls for set top boxes, personal video recorders and/or audio, visual and/or audio visual content streaming devices
Remote controls for sound bars
Home automation control devices for controlling home automation systems, home automated cooking and refrigeration appliances, heating, lighting, air conditioning, home security and home monitoring systems
Connecting cables for audio, visual and/or audio visual devices and wireless local area network devices
TV linking devices
IO (input output) linking devices
USB dongles (wireless local area network adapters)
Electronic publications (downloadable), including electronic publications, magazines and newsletters regarding environmental protection, energy conservation and renewable energy
Electrical, electronic and computer equipment for use in conservation and efficient use of energy.