The trademark Billennium was filed by Billennium S.A., a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Poland (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on November 17, 2022, and received one opposition filed on February 19, 2023 by Bank Millennium S.A. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by PATPOL Kancelaria Patentowa Sp. z o.o. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued February 19, 2023
The application was filed in Polish, and Polish was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003190529 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on December 16, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Electronic publications, Electronic magazines, Electronic brochures and catalogues
Publications recorded on data carriers
Electronic publications provided online from databases or the Internet
Computer software platforms
Computer software platforms for social networking
Computer applications software
Communication, networking and social networking software
Computer software
Computer software for the compilation of positioning data
Programs for handheld game devices: Recorded content
Electronic publications, downloadable
Electronic publications stored on data carriers
Education software and programs
Computer software and programs for searching and collecting data and information, conducting research and analysing research results
Information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices and instruments
Apparatus and instruments for geolocation
Data networks
Network servers
Computer servers
Data communications receivers
Mobile data apparatus
Network access server hardware
Computer networking hardware
VPN [virtual private network] hardware
LAN [local operating network] hardware
WAN [wide area network] hardware
Apparatus for the transmission of data
Wireless communication devices for voice, data, or image transmission
Readers [data processing equipment]
Smart card readers
Data carrier readers
Data storage discs
Encoded electronic chip cards
Electronic data carriers
Cards encoded with security features for identification purposes
Programme carriers (Optical -)
Data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical)
Electronic encryption units
Speech processors
Humanoid robots with artificial intelligence for use in scientific research
Self-synchronizing digital encryptors
Encoding and decoding apparatus and instruments
Integrated software packages
Computer operating systems
Firmware
Firmware for computer peripherals
Downloadable software applications
Computer chatbot software for simulating conversations
Interactive computer software enabling exchange of information
Encoded programs
Software for card readers
Software downloadable from the internet
Computer programs for accessing, browsing and searching online databases
Antivirus software
Recorded data files
Personnel tracking devices
Collaborative software
Workflow software
Communication software
Computer programs for project management
Computer programs for network management
Document management software
Business management software
Workforce management software
Data management software
Supply chain management software
Collaboration management software platforms.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Employee leasing
Temporary personnel services
Employee relocation services
Provision of information relating to recruitment
Conducting employee incentive award programs
Maintenance of personnel records [for others]
Temporary personnel services
Providing information relating to employment recruitment
Personnel recruitment services and employment agencies
Business networking services
Personnel placement and recruitment
Support for employees with regard to business matters
Temporary personnel services
Employment agency services
Career placement consulting services
Business management
Business project management
Business management assistance
Business management planning
Business process management
Business consultancy in the field of online collaboration and collaboration technologies
Commercial or industrial management assistance
Marketing
Advertising
Providing marketing information via websites
Providing marketing consulting in the field of social media
Advertising agency services
Online advertising on a computer network
Presentation of goods and/or services to persuade customers to purchase them
Rental of advertising space and time on mass media of all kinds
Consultancy in the field of organisation, management and promotion
Organisation of games, competitions, lotteries, exhibitions and entertainment events for advertising or business purposes using the press, radio, television and online advertising and using electronic, magnetic and optical data carriers
Distribution of products for advertising purposes
Distribution of advertisements and commercial announcements
Electronic data processing
Data processing
Management of loyalty programmes, customer incentive programmes and promotion programmes
Charitable services, Namely of Organising of promotional programmes and local community service projects
Management and compilation of computerised databases
Computerized file management
Compilation of information into a computer database
Systemization of information into computer databases
Computerized file management
Information searching on computer files
Compilation of information into computer databases
Systemization of information into computer databases
Updating and maintenance of data in computer databases
Outsourcing services [business assistance]
Arranging subscriptions to telecommunication services for others
Sales management via the internet
Clearing and recording services for the exchange of paid content in the form of music, programs and applications available on phones, mobile data receivers, electric devices for digital mobile communication, mobile telecommunication devices, tablet computers, laptops and via the internet
Business and market research
Opinion polling
Market analysis
Market canvassing
Opinion polling
Providing computerized online ordering services
Providing a directory of third party web sites to facilitate business transactions
Business consultancy relating to the operation of an electronic marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and/or services on a global computer network
Customer relationship management
Promoting interests of specialists and businesses in the field of computer software and mobile application development
Incentive award programs for software developers
Online business networking services
Online business networking services accessible by means of downloadable mobile applications or Online business networking services accessible by means of telecommunication networks
Providing information in the form of databases featuring information in the fields of online business networking
The bringing together for the benefit of others, of a variety of goods, namely hardware and firmware, Computer software, Computer programs, Computer software Including software downloadable from the internet, software for the processing of electronic payments from and to others, authentication software, Computer software supplied on the Internet, on-line electronic publications (downloadable from the internet or a computer network or a computer database), Downloadable computer software enabling electronic transmission of information, data, documents, voice, and images over the internet, downloadable computer software enabling users to participate in web-based meetings and classes, with access to data, documents, images and applications via a search engine, downloadable computer software for accessing remote computers and computer networks, for remote viewing and controlling of computers and computer networks, downloadable electronic publications in the nature of articles, publications and instructional materials in relation to the following fields: telecommunications, Internet, training, Business, Trade and Marketing, telecommunications goods, downloadable games, images, motion pictures, music, programmes and electronic and video games software Including software downloadable from the internet enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase those goods from general merchandise internet websites and in wholesale outlets, a general merchandise catalogue by mail order or by means of telecommunications and in retail outlets
Registration, transcription, transformation, introduction and compilation of information (data) used in electronic transmission
Consultancy, information and advisory services, all relating to the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Telecommunication services
Telecommunication services
Data transmission and reception services via telecommunication networks
Transmitting information, Transmission of digital information, Data transmission, Transmission of documents, Image transmission, application transmission, Transmission of digital files
Telecommunication services, namely Providing web-based multimedia conferencing, videoconferencing, and online meeting services that allow simultaneous and asynchronous viewing, sharing, editing and discussing of documents, data and images by participants via a web browser
Providing customers with access to online reports relating to the achievements, performance, effectiveness and status of web-based applications, teleconferences, videoconferences and meetings
Providing users with secure remote access via the Internet to private computer networks
Providing access to applications, platforms, jointly-shared documents, data, task lists and discussion forums enabling user collaboration, via telecommunication networks or computer communications
Transmission of data via the Internet
Electronic communications services
Interactive telecommunications services
Rental of telecommunication facilities
Rental of apparatus for transmitting images
Sending, receiving and forwarding of electronic messages and electronic mail
Electronic exchange of voice, data, audio, video, text and graphics accessible via computer and telecommunication networks
Providing an online interactive bulletin board
Communication by electronic bulletin board that enables users to perform a real-time interactive talk between a computer terminal and an electronic bulletin board containing still picture and moving picture information and voice information such as characters
Providing access to electronic calendar, address hook and electronic notebook, via local and global computer networks
Computer communication services, namely Direct connection between computer users for exchanging data
Consultancy services in the field of secure data and information transmission services
Provision of electronic data links
Provision of telecommunication access and links to computer databases and to the internet
Assisted provision of access to the internet
Forums [chatrooms]
Providing online forums
Chatroom services
Access to weblogs
Provision of access to content, websites and portals
Provision of access to an electronic marketplace [portal] on computer networks
Providing access to platforms on the Internet
Providing access to e-commerce platforms on the Internet
Providing access to national and international servers and online portals
Providing access to web services via telecommunication networks, providing access to websites
Providing paid access to information services or databases
Providing access to databases
Telecommunication services provided via platforms and portals on the Internet and other media
Dissemination and transmission of messages, visual images, graphics, data and other information, using radios, using radio, telecommunication equipment, electronic media, social media or the internet
Providing access to information in online computer databases
Remote data access services
Data communications services accessible via an access code and/or via a password
Providing access to information, musical and film resources and collections of images via the internet, Distribution of television, radio, multimedia and internet programs, relating to science, entertainment, sports
Transmission of computerised documents
Computer data transmission services
Telematic [data communication] services
Teleconferencing services
Communications by telephone
Video telephone services
Inter-active video text services
Provision of access to data or documents stored electronically in central files for remote consultation
Electronic exchange of data stored in databases accessible via telecommunication networks
Communication via computer terminals, by digital transmission or by satellite
Electronic communication by means of chatrooms, chat lines and Internet forums
Digital transmission of voice
Transmission of information by data communications for assisting decision making
Communications services
Network conferencing services
Providing access to secure websites enabling remote editing of data available thereon by several individuals using separate devices simultaneously
Providing multiple-user access to data files via a global information network
Computer services in connection with transmitting information, data, documents, and images via the internet
Consultancy, information and advisory services relating to the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Science and technology services
Technological research
Scientific services and design relating thereto
Technological services and design relating thereto
Scientific research
Industrial analysis and research services
Services of a programmer
Design and development of computer, telecommunications and data transmission equipment, devices, systems and software
Duplication of computer, telecommunications and ICT software
Research and development of new products for others
Conducting technical project studies
Technical research
Engineering
Material testing
Quality control
Research and development in relation to the following goods: hardware, Telecommunications equipment, ICT hardware and Sofware
Deployment, Creation, Development and maintenance (upgrading and updating) in relation to the following goods: information technology systems
Investigations, writing, Design, Installation services, maintaining, Rental of and Upgrading services in relation to the following goods: computer software advice
Computer program and database library services, and rental thereof
Consultations in relation to the following goods: computer apparatus, Telecommunications apparatus and ICT devices
Management of websites
Design and development of internet portals
Operation of a website
Providing of servers
Creating, maintaining and design of websites
Maintaining interactive online websites for publication of offers, promotion, sale and resale of goods and services via a global computer network, mobile phones and other mobile devices
Maintaining interactive online websites relating to marketing via mobile phones, other mobile devices and the internet
Maintenance of data bases, IT services, namely Monitoring, adjusting and checking data for mass mailshots
Data duplication and conversion services, data coding services
Conversion of images from physical to electronic media
Conversion of texts to digital format
Data conversion of electronic information
Digitization of documents
Digitization of documents [scanning]
Computer systems integration services
Providing software on a global computer network
Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software, Data warehousing
Electronic storage services for archiving databases
Digital asset management
Providing (rental) of national and international computer network server resources
Information technology, relating to design of websites and news services
Compilation of scientific information
Compilation of web pages for the Internet
Web indexing
Compilation of data-processing programs
Compilation of information relating to information systems
Graphic design for the compilation of web pages on the internet
Art work design
Design services
Graphic arts design
Styling (industrial design)
Design and development of multimedia goods, multimedia software
Computer system analysis
Rental of computer software
Image design
Software as a service (SAAS) services
Application service provider [ASP], namely, hosting computer software applications of others
Application service provider (ASP) services featuring software in the field of web-based conferencing, audio conferencing, messaging, document collaboration, video conferencing, and voice and call processing
Providing online non-downloadable software for facilitating the interoperability of multiple software applications
Technical support services relating to computer software and applications provided online, by email and by telephone
IT services, namely Creation of online social networking software for registered users that enables them to participate in discussions, get feedback from their peers, form virtual communities and engage in services
Computer technology advice provided to Internet users by means of a support hotline
Providing search engines
IT services
Integration of computer networks and systems
Computer analysis
Computer programming in relation to the defence against virus
Computer and electronic signal coding and decoding
Provision of information relating to computer programming, Provision of information relating to computers
Network information services, namely providing technical information relating to computers and computer networks in the field of business and e-commerce
Provision of computer security risk management programs
Computer security information, know ledge, and testing services
Providing quality assurance services
Computer services relating to certification of business transactions and preparation of reports therefor
Security of data transmission services and of transactions via computer networks services
Consultancy in the field of data security
Computer security services in the nature of administering digital certificates
Cloud computing
Cloud hosting provider services
Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software and cloud computing software
Providing virtual computer systems and virtual computer environments through computing
Computer specification design
Advice and consultancy in relation to computer networking applications
Consultancy and advice on computer software and hardware
Technical consultancy relating to the installation and maintenance of computer software
Consultancy and information services relating to the design, programming and maintenance of computer software
Server hosting
Hosting web portals
Hosting of transaction platforms on the internet
Hosting of e-commerce platforms on the Internet
Hosting of Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) servers and software
Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for the transmission and management of data and information
Providing temporary use of web-based applications
Providing temporary use of non-downloadable business software
Encryption, decryption and authentication of information, messages and data
Computer security threat analysis for protecting data
Monitoring of network systems
Development of technologies for the protection of electronic networks
Provision of security services for computer networks, computer access and computerised transactions
Server administration
Updating websites for others
Development and testing of computing methods, algorithms and software
Design and development of wireless data transmission apparatus, instruments and equipment
Design and development of systems for data input, output, processing, display and storage
Providing user authentication services using biometric hardware and software technology for e-commerce transactions
User authentication services using single sign-on technology for online software applications
Remote server administration
Rental of computer hardware and Rental of computer facilities
Electronic storage of information
Consultancy, advisory and information services relating to the foregoing.
The mark was filed in class 45 with following description of goods:
Licensing of computer software [legal services]
Computer system licensing
Licensing of wireless communication system
Licensing of printed matter
Legal services, namely Management, protection and exploitation of industrial property rights and copyright by licensing for others.