The trademark SESSIONS was filed by Sessions Technologies Inc., a U.S. corporation (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 9, 2022, and received one opposition filed on October 27, 2022 by session GmbH & Co. KG on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by PATENT- UND RECHTSANWÄLTE ULLRICH & NAUMANN PARTNERSCHAFTSGESELLSCHAFT MBB and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued October 27, 2022
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on January 11, 2023.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Downloadable software for transmission of data and information via the internet for use in the fields of audio teleconferencing, network conferencing services, and for use in providing instant messaging services, teleconferencing services, telepresence conferencing services, video teleconferencing, web conferencing services and web messaging
Hardware, namely, digital video cameras, microphones, and digital video display monitors for use in the fields of audio teleconferencing, network conferencing services, and for use in providing instant messaging services, teleconferencing services, telepresence conferencing services, video teleconferencing, web conferencing services and web messaging
Downloadable computer software for providing information about conferences in the field of digital communications, namely, information and notifications about conference activities and scheduling, conference speakers, exhibitors, attendees, conference logistics, maps and meeting locations, wireless internet availability, and transportation
Downloadable software that enables users to create and stream online ticketed events featuring live and recorded audiovisual content
The aforementioned goods are not for the music and entertainment industry and not for musical instruments.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Audio teleconferencing
Network conferencing services
Providing instant messaging services
Teleconferencing services
Telepresence conferencing services
Video teleconferencing
Web conferencing services
Web messaging
The aforementioned services not directed to the entertainment and music industry.
The mark was filed in class 41 with Educational services, namely, conducting conferences in the field of video conferencing and communications.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for live digital communications, namely, live video and audio conferencing with multiple simultaneous users, teleconferencing, network conferencing, web conferencing, and instant messaging
Computer software consultancy
Installation of computer software
Providing a website featuring technology that enables users to search and register for attendance at business events, educational events, social events and live entertainment and performance events
Providing a website featuring on-line non-downloadable software that enables users to create and stream online ticketed events featuring live and recorded audio-visual content.