The trademark PEPPER CHAIN was filed by Mediarex Enterprises Limited, a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Malta (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 15, 2022, and received one opposition filed on June 27, 2022 by Pepper Global Assets (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by MASON HAYES & CURRAN LLP and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued June 27, 2022
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Italian was selected as the second language).
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on July 19, 2023.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Application software
Application software for smart phones
Application software for social networking services via internet
Application software for mobile phones
Application software for wireless devices
Application software for smart TV
Application software for televisions
Application software for mobile devices
Artificial intelligence and machine learning software
Artificial intelligence software
Assistive software
Audio recordings
Audio visual recordings
Audiovisual recordings
Augmented reality game software
Augmented reality software for use in mobile devices
Augmented reality software
Augmented reality software for use in mobile devices for integrating electronic data with real world environments
Augmented reality software for simulation
Blog software
Cartoons (Animated -)
Cloud computing software
Cloud server software
Cloud servers
Collaboration software
Collaboration software platforms [software]
Collaborative software
Communication, networking and social networking software
Communication software
Community software
Computer application software for mobile phones
Computer application software for mobile telephones
Computer application software for TV
Computer application software featuring games and gaming
Computer application software for use with wearable computer devices
Computer application software for use in implementing the Internet of Things [IoT]
Computer application software for streaming audio-visual media content via the internet
Computer databases
Computer game programmes
Computer game programs
Computer game software
Computer game software downloadable from a global computer network
Computer game software, downloadable
Computer game software for use on mobile and cellular phones
Computer game software for use with on-line interactive games
Computer game software for use on mobile devices
Computer games
Computer games entertainment software
Computer games of chance
Computer games programs
Computer gaming software
Computer interface software
Computer programmes for playing games
Computer programmes for use in telecommunications
Computer programs for playing games
Computer programs for processing digital music files
Computer programs for video and computer games
Computer software
Computer shareware
Computer software for entertainment
Computer software for mobile phones
Computer software for processing digital images
Computer software for processing digital music files
Computer software for recording sound
Computer software for the administration of on-line games and gaming
Computer software for the display of digital media
Computer software for use in providing multiple user access to a global computer information network
Computer software platforms
Computer software platforms for social networking
Computer software programs
Computer software supplied from the Internet
Computer software supplied on the Internet
Computer software that permits games to be played
Computer software to enable the provision of information via communications networks
Computer software to enable the provision of electronic media via communications networks
Computer software to enable the provision of electronic media via the Internet
Computer software to enhance the audio-visual capabilities of multimedia applications, namely, for the integration of text, audio, graphics, still images and moving pictures
Computer software to enhance the audio-visual capabilities of multimedia applications
Computer video game software
Content management software
Downloadable animated cartoons
Downloadable application software
Downloadable applications for mobile devices
Downloadable comic strips
Downloadable computer games
Downloadable computer programs
Downloadable computer software for blockchain technology
Downloadable electronic games
Downloadable electronic newsletters
Downloadable electronic publications
Downloadable game software
Downloadable image files
Downloadable information relating to games and gaming
Downloadable mobile applications
Downloadable music sound recordings
Downloadable podcasts
Downloadable publications
Downloadable smart phone applications (software)
Downloadable smart phone application software
Downloadable software
Downloadable software applications for mobile phones
Downloadable software applications
Downloadable sound recordings
Downloadable video files
Downloadable videos
Downloadable wallpapers for computers and phones
E-commerce and e-payment software
E-commerce software
E-payment software
Electronic data carriers
Electronic databases
Electronic data storage media
Encoded loyalty cards
Encoded membership cards
Encoded reward cards
Entertainment software
Game software
Games software
Games software for use with computers
Graphic art software
Holograms
Interactive computer game programs
Interactive electronic publications
Interactive entertainment software for use with computers
Interactive entertainment software
Interactive game software
Interactive multimedia computer games programmes
Interactive multimedia computer programs
Interactive software
Interactive software based on artificial intelligence
Interactive video software
Interface software
Machine learning software
Machine readable media
Media content
Media software
Media streaming software
Mobile application software
Mobile apps
Multimedia software
Operating software
Operating systems
Payment software
Platform software
Plugin software
Podcasts
Pre-recorded software
Process controlling software
Programs for computers
Programs for smartphones
Recorded computer programmes
Recorded computer game software
Recorded computer software
Simulation software
Simulation software [entertainment]
Smartphone software
Software
Software and applications for mobile devices
Software applications
Software for televisions
System software
Virtual reality game software
Virtual reality games software
Virtual reality software
Virtual reality software for simulation
Web application and server software
Web application software
Web server software
Downloadable mobile applications using blockchain technology
All of the above not in relation to the provision of financial services.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Accountancy, book keeping and auditing
Administration of competitions for advertising purposes
Administration of consumer loyalty programs
Administration of contests for advertising purpose
Administration of cultural and educational exchange programs
Administration of customer loyalty and incentive schemes
Administration of foreign business affairs
Administration of incentive award programs to promote the sale of the goods and services of others
Administration of loyalty rewards programs
Administration of membership schemes
Administration of sales and promotional incentive schemes
Administration of the business affairs of franchises
Administration relating to marketing
Administration relating to business appraisal
Administration relating to business planning
Administration relating to sales methods
Administrative processing of orders
Advertising
Advertising and marketing
Advertising and marketing services
Advertising and marketing services provided via communications channels
Advertising and marketing services provided by means of social media
Advertising and promotion services
Advertising and promotional services
Advertising and publicity
Advertising, marketing and promotion services
Advertising, marketing and promotional services
Advertising, marketing and promotional consultancy, advisory and assistance services
Advertising, promotional and marketing services
Advertising research
Advertising services provided via a data base
Advertising services provided over the internet
Advertising services provided via the internet
Advertising services relating to financial investment
Advertising services relating to data bases
Advertising services relating to esports events
Advice relating to business organisation
Advisory services (Business -) relating to the operation of franchises
Advisory services (Business -) relating to the management of businesses
Advisory services (Business -) relating to the exploitation of inventions
Advisory services (Business -) relating to the establishment of franchises
Advisory services for business management
Advisory services for preparing and carrying out commercial transactions
Advisory services relating to business acquisitions
Affiliate marketing
Agency services for promoting sports personalities
Analysis of business data
Analysis of business information
Analysis of business trends
Analysis of business statistics
Analysis of company attitudes
Analysis of company behaviour
Analysis of market research data and statistics
Analysis of market research data
Analysis of marketing trends
Analysis of markets
Appraisals (Business -)
Arrangement of advertising
Arranging and conducting of advertising events
Arranging and conducting of Internet auctions
Arranging and conducting of fairs and exhibitions for business purposes
Arranging and conducting of art exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes
Arranging and conducting of commercial exhibitions
Arranging and conducting business fairs
Arranging and conducting commercial trade shows
Arranging and conducting of displays for advertising purposes
Arranging and conducting of demonstrations for advertising purposes
Arranging and conducting auctions
Arranging of auctions
Arranging of business introductions
Arranging of collective buying
Arranging of competitions for advertising purposes
Arranging of product launches
Arranging the buying of goods for others
Assessment analysis relating to business management
Assistance with business planning
Auctioneering
Auctioning via telecommunication networks
Automated data processing
Brand positioning
Brand evaluation services
Business administration
Business administration services for the processing of sales made on the Internet
Business administration services for the processing of sales made on a global computer network
Business administration services for processing sales made on the internet
Business advice
Business advice relating to franchising
Business advice relating to acquisitions
Business advisory services
Business analysis
Business consultation
Business consulting
Business data analysis
Business information
Business management organisation
Business organisation
Business planning
Business promotion
Collection of data
Compilation and input of information into computer databases
Compilation of data
Compilation of information into computer databases
Compilation of online business directories
Computer data processing
Computer file management
Computerized on-line ordering services
Consultancy relating to business organisation
Consultancy relating to business acquisition
Consultancy relating to marketing
Corporate planning
Data file administration
Data processing
Data processing, systematisation and management
Information (Business -)
Influencer marketing
Information about sales methods
Foreign trade information (Provision of -)
Franchising (Business advisory services relating to -)
Invoicing
Loyalty, incentive and bonus program services
Loyalty scheme services
Management assistance
Market analysis
Negotiation and conclusion of commercial transactions for third parties
Merchandising
Marketing
Negotiation of advertising contracts
On-line advertising
On-line auctioneering
On-line data processing services
Online advertising
Online marketing
Online ordering services
Organisation of internet auctions
Organisation, operation and supervision of loyalty and incentive schemes
Organisation, operation and supervision of sales and promotional incentive schemes
Promotion of goods and services through sponsorship of international sports events
Promotion of goods and services through sponsorship of sports events
Providing commercial information to consumers
Providing commercial directory information via the Internet
Providing consumer product information relating to software
Providing on-line auction services
Providing online marketplaces for sellers of goods and or services
Provision of an on-line marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services
Provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services
Provision of business data
Provision of business and commercial information
Provision of commercial information via the Internet
Provision of sales analyses
Purchasing services
Retail purposes (Presentation of goods on communication media, for -)
Retail services in relation to works of art
Sales administration
Sales promotion
Sales promotion services
Subscriptions to electronic journals
Subscriptions to telecommunications database services
Writing of business reports
All of the above not in relation to the provision of financial services.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Crowdfunding
Crowdinvesting services
Financial sponsorship
Fund raising
Fund sponsorship
Fundraising
Issue of tokens, coupons and vouchers of value
Issue of tokens of value
Issuing of tokens of value
Issuing of tokens of value in relation to incentive schemes
Issuing of tokens of value in relation to customer loyalty schemes
Issuing tokens of value as part of a customer membership scheme
Issuing tokens of value
Issuing tokens of value as a reward for customer loyalty
Issuing tokens of value in the nature of gift vouchers
Provision of prepaid cards and tokens
Tokens of value (Issue of -).
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Chat room services
Providing online chat rooms and electronic bulletin boards
Providing on-line chat rooms for social networking
Chat room services for social networking.
Electronic communication by means of chatrooms, chat lines and Internet forums
Communication services between data banks
Electronic exchange of data stored in databases accessible via telecommunication networks
News agencies
Providing online chatrooms for the transmission of messages, comments and multimedia content among users
Providing online facilities for real-time interaction with other computer users
Providing online forums
Provision of access to data via the Internet
Provision of communications facilities for interchange of electronic data
Transmission of data and information by computer and electronic communication means
Transmission of data, audio, video and multimedia files, including downloadable files and files streamed over a global computer network
Transmission of videos, movies, pictures, images, text, photos, games, user-generated content, audio content, and information via the Internet
Arranging access to a computer database
Arranging access to databases on the internet
Arranging [provision] of electronic conferencing services
Audio and video broadcasting services provided via the Internet
Audiovisual transmission services
Broadcasting of esports events
Broadcasting of programmes via the internet
Broadcasting of video and audio programming over the Internet
Collection and delivery of messages by electronic mail
Communication between computers
Communication by computer
Communication by computer terminals
Communication by electronic means
Communication of data by means of telecommunications
Communication services
Communication services by electronic means
Communication services for the transmission of information by electronic means
Communication services for the transmission of information
Communication services for the electronic transmission of data
Communication services provided electronically
Communications by computer
Communications by computer terminals
Communications by mobile phones
Communications via a global computer network or the internet
Communications services provided over the Internet
Communications services for accessing a database
Computer-aided transmission of data
Computer-aided transmission of information
Computer aided transmission of messages
Computer aided transmission of messages and images
Computer aided transmission of messages, information and images
Computer bulletin boards
Computer communication and Internet access
Computer communications for the transmission of information
Computer intercommunication
Computer network communication services
Data streaming
Delivery of messages and data by electronic transmission
Delivery of messages by electronic media
Digital network telecommunications services
Digital transmission of data
Digital transmission of data via the Internet
Electrical data transmission over a global remote data processing network, including the internet
Electronic bulletin board services
Electronic data exchange
Electronic exchange of messages via chat lines, chatrooms and Internet forums
Electronic message delivery services
Electronic message sending
Electronic message collection and transmission
Electronic messaging
Electronic transmission of instant messages and data
Electronic transmission of information (Services for the -)
Electronic transmission of messages
Electronic transmission of images, photographs, graphic images and illustrations over a global computer network
Forums [chat rooms] for social networking
Interactive communication services
Interactive telecommunication services
Internet communication
Internet communication services
Live transmissions accessible via home pages on the internet [webcam]
Message collection and transmission
Message services
Message sending via computer networks
News agency services for electronic transmission
News agency services [transmission of news]
On-line communication services
Online messaging services
Operating chat rooms
Peer to peer communication
Podcasting
Providing access to a global computer network for the transfer and dissemination of information
Providing access to a worldwide computer network
Providing access to an Internet discussion website
Providing access to computer databases
Providing access to databases
Providing access to electronic communications networks and electronic databases
Providing access to global computer networks
Providing access to global computer networks and other computer networks
Providing access to information via data networks
Providing access to information via the Internet
Providing access to Internet forums
Providing access to Internet chatrooms
Providing access to multimedia content online
Providing access to online computer databases
Providing access to platforms and portals on the Internet
Providing access to platforms on the Internet
Providing access to portals on the Internet
Providing access to websites on the Internet or any other communications network
Providing an online interactive bulletin board
Providing electronic bulletin board services
Providing email notification alerts via the internet
Providing Internet chat rooms
Providing Internet chatrooms and Internet forums
Providing internet chatrooms
Providing multiple use access to global computer information networks for the transfer and dissemination of a wide range of information
Providing on-line chat rooms for transmission of messages among computer users
Providing on-line chatrooms and electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages amongst users
Providing on-line electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages among computer users
Providing on-line electronic bulletin board services and chat rooms
Providing on-line forums for transmission of messages among computer users
Providing user access to portals on the Internet
Providing user access to platforms on the Internet
Providing user access to information on the Internet
Providing user access to a global computer network and online sites containing information on a wide range of topics
Provision of access to an electronic marketplace [portal] on computer networks
Provision of access to an Internet portal featuring video-on-demand programs
Provision of access to content, websites and portals
Provision of access to electronic sites
Provision of access to electronic messaging systems
Provision of access to sites on an electronic information network
Provision of on-line forums
Provision of telecommunication access to video content provided via the Internet
Secure transmission of data, sound or images
Secured data, sound and image transmission services
Streaming of esports events
Streaming of audio, visual and audiovisual material via a global computer network
Telecommunications
Transferring and disseminating information and data via computer networks and the Internet
Transmission of audio and video content via computer networks
Transmission of data, audio, video and multimedia files
Transmission of data, messages and information
Transmission of data or audio visual images via a global computer network or the internet
Transmission of data via the Internet
Transmission of digital files
Transmission of digital information
Transmission of information on-line
Transmission of messages, data and content via the Internet and other computer and communications networks
Transmission of messages, data and content via the Internet and other communications networks
Transmission of sound or visual recordings over networks
Transmission of user-generated content via the Internet
Transmission of video by means of the Internet
Providing access to computer networks
Providing computer access to communication networks
All of the above not in relation to the provision of financial services.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Administration of user rights in computer networks
Advice and development services relating to computer software
Advice relating to the development of computer systems
Advisory and information services relating to computer software
Analysis and evaluation of product development
Analytical services relating to computer programmes
Application service provider [ASP] services
Application service provider (ASP)
Application service provider (ASP) services, namely, hosting computer software applications of others
Art work design
Blockchain as a Service [BaaS]
Building and maintaining websites
Cloud computing
Cloud computing services
Cloud hosting provider services
Cloud storage services for electronic files
Cloud storage services for electronic data
Compilation of computer programs
Computer design and programming services
Computer network services
Computer program maintenance services
Computer program updating services
Computer programming
Computer programming and maintenance of computer programs
Computer programming and software design
Computer programming for the internet
Computer programming for data processing
Computer programming for data processing and communication systems
Computer programming of video and computer games
Computer programming services
Computer project management services
Computer services
Computer site design
Computer software customisation services
Computer software design
Computer software (Design of -)
Computer software design and development
Computer software design and updating
Computer software development
Computer software engineering
Computer software installation and maintenance
Computer software installation
Computer software integration
Computer software maintenance services
Computer software maintenance
Computer software research
Computer software (Updating of -)
Computer specification design
Computer software programming services
Computer system design
Computer system design and development
Computer system integration services
Computer systems analysis
Computer systems design
Computer systems development
Computer website design
Computerised data storage
Conducting feasibility studies relating to computer software
Configuration of computer systems and networks
Consultancy and information services relating to the design, programming and maintenance of computer software
Consultancy and information services relating to computer programming
Consultancy and information services in the field of information technology
Consultancy and information services relating to information technology architecture and infrastructure
Consultancy relating to software design and development
Consultancy relating to the creation and design of websites
Consultancy relating to the updating of software
Consultancy relating to the creation of homepages and Internet pages
Consultancy relating to the design and development of computer database programs
Consultancy services in relation to computer software
Consultancy services relating to software used in the field of e-commerce
Consultation services relating to computer software
Conversion of computer programs and data, other than physical conversion
Creating and maintaining web sites for others
Creating and maintaining websites for others
Creating and maintaining websites
Creating and maintaining customized web pages
Creating of computer programs
Creating or maintaining web sites for others
Creating web pages for others
Creating websites
Creation, maintenance and adaptation of software
Creation of computing platforms for third parties
Creation, updating and adapting of computer programs
Cryptocurrency mining
Cryptomining
Custom design of software packages
Customized design of computer software
Data authentication via blockchain
Data duplication and conversion services, data coding services
Data migration services
Data mining
Data storage via blockchain
Data warehousing
Database design
Database design and development
Database development services
Design and development of networks
Design and development of computer software for others
Creation of internet web sites
Design and creating web sites for others
Design and creation of homepages and Internet pages
Design and creation of homepages and web pages
Design and development of computer databases
Design and development of software in the field of mobile applications
Design and development of computer software architecture
Design and development of virtual reality software
Design and development of software for website development
Design and development of word processing software
Design and development of new technology for others
Design and development of homepages and websites
Design and development of software for instant messaging
Design and development of single sign-on software
Design and graphic arts design for the creation of web sites
Design and maintenance of computer sites for third parties
Design and maintenance of web sites for others
Design, creation and programming of web pages
Design, creation, hosting and maintenance of websites for others
Design, development and implementation of software
Design, development and programming of computer software
Design, maintenance, rental and updating of computer software
Design of computer programs
Design of computer software
Design of software
Design of software for processing and distribution of multimedia contents
Design services for computer programs
Design services relating to virtual reality software
Design services relating to computer software
Design services relating to computer programmes
Design services relating to computer systems
Designing and developing webpages on the internet
Designing and creating web sites for others
Design, updating and maintenance of computer software
Designing and developing web pages
Designing and implementing network web pages for others
Designing of computer programs
Designing websites for advertising purposes
Developing and updating computer software
Developing computer software
Development and design of mobile applications
Development and maintenance of computer software
Development and testing of software
Development of computer programmes
Development of computer platforms
Development of computer software application solutions
Development of computer software
Development of programs for computers
Development of software
Development of software for processing and distribution of multimedia contents
Development of software for communication systems
Development of software for multimedia data storing and recalling
Development of virtual reality software
Development services relating to computer programmes
Development, updating and maintenance of software and database systems
Duplicating computer programmes
Electronic site authoring
Electronic storage of data
Electronic storage of digital images
Electronic storage of digital music
Electronic storage of digital video files
Electronic storage of entertainment media content
Engineering services relating to computer programming
Hosting computer sites
Hosting computer software applications for others
Hosting computer websites
Hosting multimedia entertainment content
Hosting of customized web pages
Hosting of digital content online
Hosting of digital content on the Internet
Hosting of digital content
Hosting of interactive applications
Hosting of e-commerce platforms on the Internet
Hosting of mobile applications
Hosting of websites
Hosting on-line web facilities for others
Hosting online web facilities for others for sharing online content
Hosting online facilities for conducting interactive discussions
Hosting platforms on the Internet
Hosting services, software as a service, and rental of software
Hosting the computer sites (web sites) of others
Hosting the web sites of others
Hosting websites
Hosting websites on the Internet
Information services relating to information technology
Information services relating to the application of computer networks
Information technology services
Installation and maintenance of computer software
Installation and maintenance of computer programs
Installation, maintenance, repair and servicing of computer software
Installation, maintenance and updating of computer software
Installation of computer programmes
Installation of computer software
Installation of software
Installation, repair and maintenance of computer software
Installing web pages on the internet for others
IT services
Maintenance and repair of software
Maintenance and updating of computer software
Maintenance of computer programmes
Maintenance of computer software
Maintenance of software
Maintenance of websites
Managing web sites for others
Monitoring of network systems
Platform as a Service [PaaS]
Platform as a service [PaaS] featuring software platforms for transmission of images, audio-visual content, video content and messages
Platforms for artificial intelligence as software as a service [SaaS]
Platforms for gaming as software as a service [SaaS]
Platforms for graphic design as software as a service [SaaS]
Programming (Computer -)
Programming of customized web pages
Programming of multimedia applications
Programming of software for website development
Programming of software for Internet platforms
Programming of software for Internet portals, chatrooms, chat lines and Internet forums
Providing information about the design and development of computer software
Providing online, non-downloadable software
Providing software on a global computer network
Provision of information relating to computer programming
Provision of information relating to computer programs
Renting computer software
Rental of webservers
Repair of computer software
Research and consultancy services relating to computer software
Research and development of new products
Research, development, design and upgrading of computer software
Research in the field of computer programs and software
Server hosting
Server administration
Services for the writing of computer software
Software as a service
Software as a service [SaaS]
Software as a service [SAAS] services
Software as a service [SaaS] featuring computer software platforms for artificial intelligence
Software as a service [SaaS] featuring software platforms for electronic gaming
Software as a service [SaaS] featuring software platforms for graphic design
Software authoring
Software creation
Software design
Software customisation services
Software development
Software development, programming and implementation
Software engineering
Software installation
Software research
Technical advisory services relating to computer programs
Technical consultancy relating to the application and use of computer software
Technical services for the downloading of software
Testing of computer software
Up-dating of computer software
Updating and design of computer software
Updating and adapting of computer programs according to user requirements
Updating and upgrading of computer software
Updating home pages for others
Updating Internet pages
Updating of computer software
Updating of software
Updating websites for others
Web site hosting services
Webhosting
Webpage design services
Website design
Website design and development
Website design consultancy
Website design services
Website development for others
Website development services
Website hosting services
Writing of computer software
All of the above not in relation to the provision of financial services.
The mark was filed in class 45 with following description of goods:
Computer software licensing
Computer software licensing [legal services]
Granting of software licences
Licensing of computer programs
Licensing of computer software
Licensing of databases
Licensing of franchise concepts
Licensing of rights relating to television, video and radio programs, productions and formats
Licensing of software
Licensing of technology
Licensing services
Software licensing
All of the above not in relation to the provision of financial services.