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EUTM file information

018474236

LTG TECH


May 17, 2021

Trademark Summary

The trademark application LTG TECH was filed by Akcinė bendrovė "Lietuvos geležinkeliai", a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Lithuania (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on July 15, 2021, and it was registered by office on October 24, 2021 without any oppositions.

It was designated 'Basic Application' for International Application null at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

The application was filed in Lithuanian (English was selected as the second language).

Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on July 13, 2021.


Goods And Services

  • The mark was filed in class 12 with Vehicles and conveyances.
  • The mark was filed in class 37 with following description of goods:
    1. Building, construction and demolition
    2. Rental of tools, plant and equipment for construction, demolition, cleaning and maintenance
    3. Alarm, lock and safe installation, maintenance and repair
    4. Computer hardware and telecommunication apparatus installation, maintenance and repair
    5. Lift and elevator installation, maintenance and repair
    6. Building maintenance and repair
    7. Plumbing installation, maintenance and repair
    8. Vehicle repair, maintenance, refuelling and recharging
    9. Glazing, installation, maintenance and repair of glass, windows and blinds
    10. HVAC (Heating, ventilation and air conditioning) installation, maintenance and repair
    11. Abrasive cleaning of metallic surfaces
    12. Abrasive cleaning of non-metallic surfaces
    13. Abrasive cleaning of surfaces
    14. Installation of active fire protection
    15. Replacement of accumulators
    16. Regulation of oil burners
    17. Re-tinning
    18. Antenna installation and repair
    19. Rustproofing
    20. Renovation of machinery
    21. Anti-corrosion treatment
    22. Installation of environmental protection systems
    23. Installation of environmental engineering systems
    24. Security fencing (Erection of -)
    25. Installation of theft prevention devices
    26. Maintenance and repair of security installations
    27. Installation of lighting apparatus
    28. Installation of lighting systems
    29. Repair of lighting apparatus
    30. Installation of fixtures and fittings for domestic premises
    31. Asbestos extraction
    32. Asbestos removal
    33. Erection of reinforced concrete structures utilising sliding and climbing formworks
    34. Repair or maintenance of waste compacting machines and apparatus
    35. Repair or maintenance of waste crushing machines and apparatus
    36. Waste removal [cleaning]
    37. Renovating services relating to discharge conduits
    38. Renovating services relating to conduits for water supply
    39. Maintenance and repair of axles and parts thereof
    40. Replacement of batteries
    41. Concrete renovation
    42. Coating of concrete
    43. Installation of concrete forming systems
    44. Concrete repairs
    45. Concrete polishing
    46. Repair of biogas plants and machines
    47. Installation of central vacuum cleaning systems
    48. Repair or maintenance of chemical processing machines and apparatus
    49. Cleaning of storage tanks
    50. Civil engineering maintenance involving the use of water-jet cutting equipment
    51. Civil engineering maintenance involving the use of pressurised jets of abrasive-containing water
    52. Civil engineering maintainance involving the use of hydromechanical cutting equipment
    53. Installation services of working and building platforms
    54. Rental and maintenance of work platforms
    55. Painting and varnishing
    56. Painting and decorating services
    57. Repair or maintenance of painting machines and apparatus
    58. Repair or maintenance of gasoline station equipment
    59. Burner maintenance and repair
    60. Installation of fire performance coatings
    61. Coating [painting] services
    62. Coating services for the maintenance of industrial engineering plant
    63. Installation of high tensile structures
    64. Cleaning of drains
    65. Maintenance and repair of drones
    66. Maintenance and repair of gas and electricity installations
    67. Repair or maintenance of gas water heaters
    68. Repair of gas cylinders
    69. Installation of doors and windows
    70. Installation of door fittings
    71. Repair of door frames
    72. Maintenance and repair services relating to door closers
    73. Repair or maintenance of bicycle parking apparatus
    74. Repair of drying apparatus
    75. Maintenance and repair of drying apparatus
    76. Installation of drying apparatus
    77. Installation of traffic management systems
    78. Services of electricians
    79. Repair or maintenance of electric lighting apparatus
    80. Repair or maintenance of power-driven floor cleaning machines
    81. Repair or maintenance of electric cooking apparatus and installations
    82. Repair or maintenance of electric motors
    83. Installation of electric and electronic equipment in automobiles
    84. Installation of electric heat tracing
    85. Maintenance and repair of electronic apparatus
    86. Maintenance and repair of electronic installations
    87. Maintenance of electronic apparatus
    88. Repair of electronic apparatus
    89. Repair or maintenance of electronic machines and apparatus
    90. Maintenance and repair of electronic display panels
    91. Installation of energy-saving apparatus
    92. Installation of electrical earthing
    93. Maintenance and repair of electrical earthing systems
    94. Repair of electrical equipment
    95. Repair of electrical equipment and electrotechnical installations
    96. Cleaning of electrical motors
    97. Mains laying
    98. Electric appliance installation and repair
    99. Electric appliance installation
    100. Repair of power lines
    101. Electrical wiring services
    102. Renovation, repair and maintenance of electrical wiring
    103. Renovation of electrical wiring
    104. Installation of electrical and generating machinery
    105. Electrical installation services
    106. Maintenance and repair of electricity generators
    107. Repair services for electric generators and wind turbines
    108. Installation of power generating apparatus
    109. Servicing of power generating apparatus and installations
    110. Repair of power generating apparatus and installations
    111. Maintenance, servicing and repair of power generating apparatus and installations
    112. Maintenance of power generating apparatus and installations
    113. Repair or maintenance of power distribution or control machines and apparatus
    114. Repair or maintenance of power generators
    115. Installation of electric light and power systems
    116. Sharpening services
    117. Installation of fire suppression systems
    118. Repair of fire damage
    119. Maintenance and repair of fire extinction systems
    120. Maintenance and repair of fire detection systems
    121. Maintenance and repair of fire alarm systems
    122. Maintenance and repair of fire evacuation systems
    123. Maintenance and repair of transport containers
    124. Installation of photovoltaic cells and modules
    125. Maintenance, repair and reconditioning of photovoltaic apparatus and installations
    126. Installation and maintenance of photovoltaic installations
    127. Installation of physical access control
    128. Maintenance and repair of physical access control
    129. Application of protective coatings to cavity surfaces
    130. Repair of energy supply installations
    131. Maintenance and repair of energy generating installations
    132. Repair of energy production plants and machines
    133. Drilling
    134. Drill bit sharpening
    135. Removal of graffiti
    136. Installing drywall panels
    137. Drywall contractor services
    138. Fire extinguisher recharging services
    139. Installation of geothermal installations
    140. Maintenance and repair of geothermal installations
    141. Repair of ironmongery
    142. Installation of street furniture
    143. Street sweeping services
    144. Street cleaning
    145. Installation of fabricated construction units
    146. Servicing of manufacturing machines and apparatus
    147. Clearing of pipework systems used in the manufacturing industries
    148. Remedial services for floor coverings
    149. Cleaning of floor coverings
    150. Floor coating services
    151. Application of slip-resistant safety floor sealers
    152. Floor maintenance services
    153. Maintenance and repair of flooring
    154. Installation of grills
    155. Floor sanding
    156. Installation of hydraulic equipment
    157. Installation of hydropower systems
    158. Damp proofing services
    159. Hygienic cleaning [mobile structures]
    160. Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of electric lighting apparatus
    161. Information on the maintenance of measuring and test equipment
    162. Information services relating to installation of security systems
    163. Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of chemical processing machines and apparatus
    164. Installation of street information placards
    165. Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of freezing machines and apparatus
    166. Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of water purifying apparatus
    167. Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of vehicle washing installations
    168. Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of amusement machines and apparatus
    169. Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of optical machines and instruments
    170. Application of screeds
    171. Painting or repair of signs
    172. Erection of signboards
    173. Sign maintenance
    174. Installation of utilities in construction sites
    175. Installation of integrated radio networks
    176. Information services relating to the refurbishment of buildings
    177. Information services relating to maintenance of security systems
    178. Repair or maintenance of integrated circuits manufacturing machines and systems
    179. Repair of tools
    180. Overhaul of engines
    181. Maintenance and repair of multimedia apparatus
    182. Cleaning of drains by high pressure water jetting
    183. Drain cleaning services
    184. Installation of sewer liners
    185. Repair of canalization systems
    186. Coating of sewers
    187. Laying of cable
    188. Application of sheathing to cables
    189. Installation of false floors
    190. Insulation services
    191. Installation of insulating materials
    192. Maintenance and repair of mining equipment
    193. Servicing and repair of lifting apparatus
    194. Erection of formwork for civil engineering construction
    195. Repair or maintenance of machines and apparatus for plywood making
    196. Cleansing of mobile structures
    197. Maintenance and repair of solid fuel boilers
    198. Marking of roads
    199. Maintenance and repair of road making equipment
    200. Maintenance and repair of road making machines
    201. Maintenance of roads
    202. Road sealing and stripping
    203. Sign posting services
    204. Repair of signboards
    205. Pavement marking services
    206. Road stripping
    207. Repair or maintenance of mining machines and apparatus
    208. Maintenance and repair of cargo holds
    209. Cleaning of cargo holds
    210. Maintenance and repair of cranes
    211. Repair or maintenance of cultivating machines and implements
    212. Repair of cranes
    213. Servicing of cranes
    214. Installation of conveyors
    215. Repair or maintenance of conveyors
    216. Installation, repair and maintenance of condensing apparatus
    217. Maintenance and repair of compressors
    218. Riveting
    219. Erection of formwork for building and construction
    220. Erection of formwork for restoration and maintenance
    221. Maintaining and repair of rain channels
    222. Installation of foundry products
    223. Replacement of lights
    224. Maintenance and repair of laser measuring apparatus
    225. Varnishing
    226. Installation of temporary barriers
    227. Erection of climbing formworks
    228. Erection of temporary seating
    229. Installation of temporary fences
    230. Installation of temporary structures for business exhibitions
    231. Repair or maintenance of laboratory apparatus and instruments
    232. Repair of machines
    233. Repair of intake air filters for machinery
    234. Overhaul of machines
    235. Winching of machines related to installation, repair and construction
    236. Repair of filters for machines, motors or engines
    237. Machinery maintenance services
    238. Machinery installation, maintenance and repair
    239. Assembling [installation] of machine plant
    240. Repair of axles for machines
    241. Machinery retrofit and conversion services
    242. Repair and maintenance of feed or booster pumps
    243. Ceiling installation
    244. Ceiling lining installation
    245. Installation of rain gutters
    246. Installation of rainwater collection systems
    247. Installation of rainwater tanks
    248. Installation of roof timbering
    249. Installing wood flooring
    250. Repair of wood flooring
    251. Maintenance of wood flooring
    252. Mechanic services
    253. Servicing and repair of mechanical access platforms
    254. Cleaning of machines
    255. Repair or maintenance of measuring machines and instruments
    256. Maintenance and repair of oil and gas storage installations
    257. Oil and gas drilling
    258. Oil well casing, tubing, and drill pipe installation
    259. Installation of oil production apparatus
    260. Installation, repair and maintenance radiators for motors and engines
    261. Car wash
    262. Cleaning of mobile sanitary facilities
    263. Repair or maintenance of machines and apparatus for lumbering
    264. Spray painting of metals
    265. Maintenance and repair of machines and machine tools for treating and processing metals
    266. Maintenance and repair of presses for processing metals
    267. Repair of installations for use in metal production, metal processing and metal working
    268. Repair of metalworking machines and apparatus
    269. Repair or maintenance of metalworking machines and tools
    270. Painting of metal surfaces to prevent corrosion
    271. Repair of optical instruments
    272. Repair or maintenance of optical machines and instruments
    273. Spillage clearance
    274. Reconditioning motors that have been worn or partially destroyed
    275. Reconditioning machines, motors and engines that have been worn or partially destroyed
    276. Coating of drains
    277. Installation of sun protection systems
    278. Repair of sun protection systems
    279. Application of anti-graffiti coatings
    280. Clearing of pipework systems used in the refining industries
    281. Installation of oil refineries
    282. Installation of oil exploration instruments
    283. Repair or maintenance of vending machines
    284. Repair or maintenance of loading-unloading machines and apparatus
    285. Servicing and repair of aerial work platforms
    286. Repointing of brickwork
    287. Recharging of batteries and accumulators
    288. Recharging of batteries
    289. Application of coatings for the repair of walls
    290. Repair of intake air filters and parts thereof
    291. Repair of air filters
    292. Air conditioning apparatus cleaning services
    293. Repair of air filters and parts thereof
    294. Repair of air filtering apparatus
    295. Advisory services relating to the repair of civil engineering structures
    296. Advisory services relating to the repair of environmental control systems
    297. Installation of passive fire protection
    298. Repair and maintenance of building scaffolds, working and building platforms
    299. Erection of scaffolding for civil engineering construction
    300. Scaffolding
    301. Scaffolding repair
    302. Scaffolding dismantling
    303. Installation of interior partitions for buildings
    304. Installation of building scaffolds, working and building platforms
    305. Installation of fittings for buildings
    306. Installation of building automation equipment
    307. Interior sealing and caulking services
    308. Assembling [installation] of building framework
    309. Interior refurbishment of buildings
    310. Decorating of buildings
    311. Advisory services relating to the installation of solid fuel heating systems
    312. Advisory services relating to the installation of gearboxes
    313. Advisory services relating to the installation of hydraulic equipment
    314. Advisory services relating to the installation of lighting apparatus
    315. Advisory services relating to the installation of engines
    316. Advisory services relating to the installation of plumbing
    317. Advisory services relating to the maintenance of plumbing
    318. Advisory services relating to the repair of plumbing
    319. Advisory services relating to pipe laying
    320. Advisory services relating to the installation of fixings
    321. Advisory services relating to the maintenance of fixings
    322. Advisory services relating to the installation of pumps
    323. Advisory services relating to the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment
    324. Advisory services relating to surfacing projects
    325. Advisory services relating to the maintenance of slip gauges
    326. Advisory services relating to the installation of generators
    327. Advisory services relating to the maintenance of environmental control systems
    328. Underwater abrasive cleaning of metallic surfaces
    329. Pump repair or maintenance
    330. Buffing and polishing
    331. Polishing (cleaning)
    332. Maintenance of pneumatic hand tools
    333. Repair of compressed air machines
    334. Installation of pneumatic bulk material handling systems
    335. Repair or maintenance of plastic processing machines and apparatus
    336. Installing siding
    337. Routine servicing of refrigerating apparatus
    338. Installation of transmission lines
    339. Hazardous waste clean-up services
    340. Application of surface coatings
    341. Installation of skin-effect heating
    342. Installation of industrial machinery
    343. Maintenance of industrial machinery
    344. Reconditioning of industrial machinery
    345. Installation of industrial heat tracing
    346. Installation of industrial pressure equipment
    347. Installation of industrial fire protection
    348. Maintenance and repair of industrial pressure vessels
    349. Repair or maintenance of industrial washing machines
    350. Plant refurbishment
    351. Installation of plant
    352. Repair of industrial machinery
    353. Repair or maintenance of industrial furnaces
    354. Installation of industrial furnaces
    355. Repair of industrial furnaces
    356. Cleaning of industrial boilers
    357. Renovation of industrial boilers
    358. Servicing of industrial boilers
    359. Installation of industrial plant
    360. Rust removing
    361. Installation of basement waterproofing products
    362. Maintenance and repair of storage tanks
    363. Application of protective coatings to tank surfaces
    364. Repair services relating to engines
    365. Installation of reactive power compensation apparatus
    366. Installation of radios
    367. Radio repair
    368. Repair of radio or television sets
    369. Repair or maintenance of semiconductor manufacturing machines and systems
    370. Spray painting
    371. Installation of instrumentation systems
    372. Installation of windscreens
    373. Maintenance and repair of access control systems
    374. Repair or maintenance of water purifying apparatus for industrial purposes
    375. Installation of industrial piping
    376. Maintenance and repair of industrial piping
    377. Installation of industrial pressure vessels
    378. Refrigerator repair
    379. Installation of refrigerating apparatus
    380. Maintenance and repair of refrigerating apparatus
    381. Freezing equipment installation and repair
    382. Repair or maintenance of freezing machines and apparatus
    383. Freezers (Installation of -)
    384. Freezers (Repair of -)
    385. Installation of non-residential solar panel power systems
    386. Installation of residential solar panel power systems
    387. Maintenance and repair of solar power installations
    388. Installation of solar powered systems
    389. Maintenance and repair of storage installations
    390. Installation of security and safety equipment
    391. Plumbing and gas and water installation
    392. Installation of plumbing
    393. Installation of plumbing systems
    394. Plumbing and glazing services
    395. Rebuilding of clutches
    396. Repair of sanitary installations
    397. Installation of sanitary apparatus
    398. Cleaning of storage containers
    399. Assembling [installation] of storage systems
    400. Installation of storage facilities
    401. Waterproofing of basements
    402. Trash collection [refuse clean-up]
    403. Maintenance and repair of heat tracing
    404. Installation of heat exhaust systems
    405. Services for the repair of heat exchangers
    406. Maintaining septic systems
    407. Installing wallboard
    408. Installing septic tanks
    409. Septic tank cleaning
    410. Septic tank pumping and cleaning
    411. Pumping septic tanks
    412. Installing septic fields
    413. Installation of onshore pipelines
    414. Laying of land cables
    415. Installation and maintenance of solar thermal installations
    416. Tinkering
    417. Repair of pressurised containers
    418. Maintenance and repair of pressure safety devices
    419. Installation of pressure safety devices
    420. Pressure washing services
    421. Pressure grouting services
    422. Installation of draught proofing for sash windows
    423. Erection of sliding formworks
    424. Fluid pumping services
    425. Maintenance and repair of systems incorporating hoses which convey fluid
    426. Oil burner regulation and repair
    427. Installation of bolts
    428. Repair or maintenance of overhead projectors
    429. Pump repair and maintenance
    430. Pump repair
    431. Installation of sun roofs
    432. Roofing installation
    433. Installation of felt roofs
    434. Resurfacing of roofs
    435. Maintaining and repair of roof guttering
    436. Stereo system repair
    437. Repairing construction works
    438. Cleaning of building sites
    439. Repair or maintenance of building equipment
    440. Repair of construction machines and equipment
    441. Installation services for building scaffolds, working and building platforms
    442. Installation services of building scaffolds
    443. Installation of racks
    444. Repair or maintenance of construction machines and apparatus
    445. Joinery [repair]
    446. Replacement of brakes
    447. Advisory services relating to the installation of audiovisual equipment
    448. Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of photographic machines and apparatus
    449. Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of electric motors
    450. Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of power generators
    451. Providing information relating to the installation of electrical apparatus
    452. Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of power-driven floor cleaning machines
    453. Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of bicycle parking apparatus
    454. Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of burners
    455. Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of gasoline station equipment
    456. Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of painting machines and apparatus
    457. Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of automobiles
    458. Erection of scaffolding for building and construction
    459. Application of waterproof coatings for roofs
    460. Advisory services relating to the installation of fire prevention equipment
    461. Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of industrial furnaces
    462. Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of plastic processing machines and apparatus
    463. Advisory services relating to the installation of building automation equipment
    464. Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of packing or wrapping machines and apparatus
    465. Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of metalworking machines and tools
    466. Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of mechanical parking systems
    467. Providing information relating to the installation of machinery
    468. Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of laboratory apparatus and instruments
    469. Advisory services relating to the installation of passenger lifts
    470. Providing information relating to floor polishing services
    471. Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of machines and systems for manufacturing integrated circuits
    472. Providing information relating to street cleaning services
    473. Providing information relating to the repair and maintenance of furnaces
    474. Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of waste compacting machines and apparatus
    475. Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of water pollution control equipment
    476. Provision of information, advice and consultancy relating to cleaning
    477. Providing information relating to the repair of tatami mats
    478. Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of storage tanks
    479. Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of machines and apparatus for manufacturing glassware
    480. Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of construction machines and apparatus
    481. Providing information relating to septic tank cleaning services
    482. Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of pumps
    483. Advisory services relating to the installation of security and safety equipment
    484. Providing information relating to storage tank cleaning services
    485. Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of semiconductor manufacturing machines and systems
    486. Interference suppression in electrical apparatus
    487. Interference suppression services for electrical apparatus
    488. Repair of axles for vehicles
    489. Repair of transport containers
    490. Repair or maintenance of vehicle washing installation
    491. Installation of vehicle simulator units
    492. Installation, maintenance and repair of broadcasting apparatus
    493. Repair or maintenance of testing machines and instruments
    494. Maintenance and repair of solar thermal installations
    495. Repair information
    496. Maintenance of welding machines and equipment
    497. Welding for repair purposes
    498. Installation of prefabricated building elements
    499. Erection of pre-fabricated buildings
    500. Rebuilding engines that have been worn or partially destroyed
    501. Rebuilding machines that have been worn or partially destroyed
    502. Cleaning by means of scouring (Services for -)
    503. Cleaning by means of sanding (Services for -)
    504. Valeting services relating to industrial cleaning
    505. Cleaning by water jetting (Services for -)
    506. Cleaning services
    507. Maintenance of cleaning machines
    508. Repair of cooking apparatus
    509. Installation of cooking appliances
    510. Maintenance and repair of vacuum pumps
    511. Reconditioning of vacuum pumps and parts thereof
    512. Installation of closed circuit television systems
    513. Installing fencing
    514. Repair of fences
    515. Fence erection services
    516. Installation of cavity wall insulation
    517. Services for the installation of cavity wall ties
    518. Emptying [cleaning] services
    519. Repair of turbines
    520. Application of rendering to tunnels
    521. Application of coatings to tunnels
    522. Rebuilding and reconditioning of motors
    523. Remanufacturing of engines
    524. Mechanical cleaning of waterways
    525. Repair or maintenance of water purifying apparatus
    526. Maintenance of water purifying apparatus
    527. Repair of water supply installations
    528. Installation of water supply apparatus
    529. Repair of water supply apparatus
    530. Cleaning of water tanks
    531. Installation of water softeners
    532. Repair of water pollution control equipment
    533. Maintenance of water pollution control equipment
    534. Application of waterproof linings
    535. Services for the repair of conduits
    536. Servicing of conduits
    537. Tube cleaning services
    538. Insulation of pipes
    539. Tube maintenance services
    540. Installation of pipe insulation
    541. Coating of conduits
    542. Pipeline construction and maintenance
    543. Installation of tubular linings in passageways
    544. Installation of wind power systems
    545. Maintenance and repair of cooling appliances and installations
    546. Maintenance and repair of wind power plants
    547. Repair or maintenance of video frequency machines and apparatus
    548. Installation of internal partitioning
    549. Painting, interior and exterior
    550. Maintenance of internal combustion engines
    551. Spindle reconditioning
    552. Spindle rebuilding
    553. Installation of gates
    554. Maintenance and repair of gates
    555. Maintenance of consumer electric appliances
    556. Repair or maintenance of consumer electric appliances
    557. Engine lubrication
    558. Maintenance and repair of engines
    559. Installation of motors
    560. Repair of parts of engines
    561. Maintenance and repair of earth moving equipment
    562. Excavating services for verifying the location of utility lines
    563. Maintenance and repair of earth moving machines
    564. Maintenance and repair of lightning defence systems
    565. Installation of lightning conductors
    566. Installation of lightning defence systems
    567. Maintenance and repair of lightning rods
    568. Erection of signs
    569. Sign repair
    570. Sign painting services.
  • The mark was filed in class 39 with following description of goods:
    1. Distribution by pipeline and cable
    2. Packaging and storage of goods
    3. Rental services related to transportation and storage
    4. Transport information, advice and reservation services
    5. Vehicle parking and storage
    6. Transport
    7. Parking and vehicle storage, mooring.
  • The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
    1. Testing, authentication and quality control
    2. IT services
    3. Science and technology services.