The trademark ChangeX was filed by OLYMPUS CAPITAL, a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Bulgaria (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on June 12, 2022, and received one opposition filed on August 23, 2022 by xChange Solutions GmbH on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by LUBBERGER LEHMENT - Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaft mbB and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued August 23, 2022
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003177516 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on February 11, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Downloadable computer software for blockchain technology
Downloadable computer software for managing cryptocurrency transactions using blockchain technology
Downloadable cryptographic keys for receiving and spending cryptocurrency
Computer software relating to the handling of financial transactions
Computer programmes relating to financial matters
Downloadable mobile applications.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Electronic transfer of money
Electronic money transfer services
Money transfer services utilising electronic cards
Financial transactions via blockchain
Electronic funds transfer provided via blockchain technology
Virtual currency exchange
Financial exchange of crypto assets
Mobile banking services
Provision of prepaid cards and tokens
Processing electronic payments made through prepaid cards
Processing payments for the purchase of goods and services via an electronic communications network.
The mark was filed in class 42 with Software design and development.