The trademark MB was filed by MEDIOBANCA-BANCA DI CREDITO FINANZIARIO S.p.A., a corporation established under the laws of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on October 13, 2022, and received one opposition filed on December 12, 2022 by SIBS - SGPS, S.A. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by J. PEREIRA DA CRUZ, S.A. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued December 12, 2022
The application was filed in Italian, and Italian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Downloadable cryptographic keys for receiving and spending cryptocurrency
Downloadable computer software for managing cryptocurrency transactions using blockchain technology
Cryptocurrency hardware wallets
Downloadable computer software for managing cryptocurrency transactions
Downloadable computer software for managing cryptocurrency transactions, Downloadable software for validation of cryptocurrency transactions
Downloadable computer software for managing and verifying cryptocurrency transactions on a blockchain
Downloadable computer software for use as a cryptocurrency wallet
Computer software for database management
Software for commerce over a global communications network
Computer software to enable and facilitate financial transactions
Electronic currency converters
Cryptocurrency converters
Currency authentication apparatus and equipment
Electronic machines for recording financial operations
Computer software for producing financial models
Software
Authentication software
Downloadable software applications
Application software for mobile phones
Computer e-commerce software
E-payment software
Financial management software
Virtual relity software
Virtual assistant software
Electronic ID cards
Computer software for use as cryptocurrency wallets
Computer software for transfer of digital currencies, virtual currencies, and cryptocurrencies
Apparatus and Devices in relation to the following fields: Digital currency, Virtual currency and Cryptocurrencies
Electronic agendas
Regulating apparatus, electric
Data processing apparatus
USB flash drives
Security tokens [encryption devices]
Recorded computer operating programs
Optical data media
Magnetic data media
Downloadable computer software for blockchain technology
Downloadable software for enabling cryptocurrency transactions using blockchain technology
Non-fungible tokens used with blockchain technology, namely downloadable image and multimedia files containing artwork
Non-fungible tokens (NFT) enabling the authenticity, ownership, availability and trading of digital assets and creations on software platforms
Digital collectibles, namely Virtual coins, metals and precious stones, representing cryptographic non-fungible tokens through blockchain or distributed ledger networks
Credit cards.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Albums
Almanacs
Stationery
Tickets
Pads [stationery]
Calendars
Desk mats
Folders for papers
Posters
Catalogues
Newsletters
Postage stamps
Newspapers
Pictures
Booklets
Books
Manuals [handbooks]
Teaching materials [except apparatus]
Pencils
Forms, printed
Pamphlets
Nibs
Periodicals
Document holders [stationery]
Passport holders
Pen cases
Prospectuses
Printed publications
Writing or drawing books
Graphic representations
Index cards [stationery]
Bookmarkers
Inkstands
Writing instruments
Note books
Paper cutters [office requisites]
Printing type
Printing blocks
Paper
Printed matter
Envelopes [stationery]
Paper sheets [stationery].
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Updating and maintenance of data in computer databases
Updating and maintenance of information in registries
Administration of consumer loyalty programs
Cost price analysis
Business management assistance
Providing assistance in the management of industrial or commercial enterprises
Compiling indexes of information for commercial or advertising purposes
Consultancy regarding advertising communication strategies
Consultancy regarding public relations communication strategies
Business management consultancy
Professional business consultancy
Book-keeping
Demonstration of goods
Compilation of statistics
Invoicing
Provision of commercial and business contact information
Outsourced administrative management for companies
Providing business information via a web site
Business information
Commercial information and advice for consumers [consumer advice shop]
Business investigations
Marketing
Negotiation and conclusion of commercial transactions for third parties
Organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes
Organization of trade fairs for commercial or advertising purposes
Business efficiency expert services
Payroll preparation
Economic forecasting
Advertising
Business inquiries
Personnel recruitment
Public relations services
Sponsorship search
Market studies
Business research
Tax filing services
Price comparison services
Advisory services for business management
Business organization consultancy
Business management and organization consultancy
Commercial intermediation services
Secretarial services
Opinion polling
Tax preparation
Drawing up of statements of accounts
Business appraisals
Auctioneering services
Business auditing
Business administration
Office functions
Financial auditing
Financial marketing.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Financial exchange of crypto assets
Electronic transfer of crypto assets
Virtual currency trading and exchange services
Virtual money transfer
Finance services
Investment consultancy
Conducting of financial transactions
Digital currency trading
Exchange rates, in relation to the following fields: cryptocurrency
Currency trading
Currency transfer services
Currency exchange and advice
Buying and selling currency
Virtual currency exchange
Currency trading and exchange services
Providing information relating to foreign exchange transactions
Financial analysis
Financial research
Financial sponsorship
Financial consultancy
Providing financial information
Finance services
Financial planning services
Securities deposit services
Financial forecasting
Financial exchange
Deposit of currency
Safe deposit services
Financial transaction services
Execution of online financial transactions
Conducting financial feasibility studies
Conducting of financial affairs on-line
Financial portfolio management
Financial management via the Internet
Arranging of financial investment
Financial brokerage services
Negotiation of financial instruments
Arranging of financial investments
Financial brokerage services
Preparation of financial reports
Financial management
Real estate management
Online banking
Stock exchange quotations
E-wallet payment services
Electronic funds transfer
Financial transactions via blockchain
Electronic funds transfer provided via blockchain technology
Valuation of portfolios of securities
Financial valuation services and Providing of reports
Forecasting of foreign exchange rates
Real estate appraisal
Stamp appraisal
Jewellery appraisal
Art appraisal
Antique appraisal
Numismatic appraisal
Financial evaluation [insurance, banking, real estate]
Cheque verification
Operating an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of intangible assets based on blockchain
Insurance underwriting
Financial, monetary and banking services
Real estate affairs
Information, services, in relation to the following fields: Banking, Including the aforesaid provided online.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Electronic exchange of messages using internet chats, blogs and forums
Providing access to a global computer information network in relation to the following fields: Financial transactions
Computer-aided transmission of data and images
Broadcasting of financial information via telecommunication means
Providing virtual facilities for real-time interaction among computer users
Transmission of information relating to the financial services, banking, monetary, insurance and real estate sectors via television, radio, satellite, telephones and electronic means.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Financial, monetary and investment courses
Organising of education exhibitions
Organising, conducting and providing workshops, courses, seminars and conferences, Organisation, conducting and providing competitions
Publication of texts and books
Teaching
Training
Entertainment services
Sporting and cultural activities.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Providing non-downloadable software online, in relation to the following fields: Investing and Financial and financing services
Research, Development and Servicing in relation to the following fields: Programs for electronic data processing
Installation and updating of computer software
Electronic data storage
Data storage via blockchain
Blockchain as a service
Certification of data via blockchain
User authentication services using blockchain technology
Platform as a service [PaaS]
Designing and Development in relation to the following fields: Non-fungible tokens.
The mark was filed in class 45 with following description of goods:
Providing of documents, information, consultancy and personalised advice, in relation to financial, banking, insurance, real estate and monetary services
Certification of legal documents
Consultancy services relating to the prevention of fraud and identity theft in relation to financial, banking, insurance, real estate and monetary services