The trademark NASPERS was filed by MIH Holdings (Pty) Ltd., a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of South Africa (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 10, 2023, and received one opposition filed on August 7, 2023 by Rhapsody International Inc. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by KLINKERT PARTNERS RECHTSANWÄLTE PARTGMBB and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued August 7, 2023
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 professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on January 17, 2024.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Downloadable multimedia file containing artwork, text, audio, and video authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
Downloadable image files authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
Downloadable trading cards authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
Downloadable video recordings authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
Downloadable software which facilitates the ability of users to view, analyze, record, store, monitor, manage, trade and exchange digital currency, virtual currency, cryptocurrency, digital and blockchain assets, digitized assets, digital tokens, crypto tokens and utility tokens
Downloadable software for sending, receiving, accepting, buying, selling, storing, transmitting, trading and exchanging digital currency, virtual currency, cryptocurrency, digital and blockchain assets, digitized assets, digital tokens, crypto tokens and utility tokens
Hardware and software (downloadable) for enabling and processing cryptocurrency transactions to and from others
Downloadable software for facilitating share trading
Downloadable software for facilitating blockchain-based financial transactions using cryptocurrency
Downloadable software to facilitate the use of a block chain or distributed ledger
Downloadable software enabling users to compile, store, transmit, receive, trade and exchange virtual currencies, cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and other digital assets
Hosting of downloadable software for use in electronically trading and settlement, storing, sending, receiving, accepting, and transmitting digital assets, cryptocurrency, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
Cryptocurrency processing systems and software applications (downloadable)
Downloadable software for managing digital currency, virtual currency, cryptocurrency, digital and blockchain assets, digitized asset, digital token, crypto token and utility token payments, money transfers, and commodity transfers
Downloadable computer software for managing cryptocurrency transactions using blockchain technology
Downloadable software for generating cryptographic keys for receiving and spending cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency exchange software
Cryptocurrency hardware wallets
Downloadable computer software for use as a digital wallet
Downloadable software for cryptocurrency asset management
Downloadable software (including software for blockchain-based platforms), to enable purchases and exchanges of virtual items
Downloadable software for blockchain data mining
Downloadable software for cross blockchain transfers
Downloadable software for interacting with blockchain platforms
Downloadable software for blockchain mobile applications and wallets
Downloadable software for developing, building, and operating consumer blockchain applications
Downloadable software in the field of repairs, installation services and the buying and selling of new and second-hand cars, motorbikes, commercial and/or heavy-duty vehicles and related accessories and spare parts
Downloadable software and mobile application software providing virtual and/or online marketplaces
Downloadable software and mobile application software providing virtual and/or online education and tutoring services
Downloadable software and mobile application software providing virtual and/or online food and grocery delivery services
Downloadable software for the creation and issuance of digital assets, digital tokens, cryptotokens, utility tokens, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), digital collectibles, crypto-collectibles, cryptocurrencies, digital currencies and virtual currencies
Downloadable image files containing artwork authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
Downloadable multimedia file containing video authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
Computer application software for blockchain-based platforms, namely, software for digital exchanges for virtual items
Downloadable software for creating tokens to be used to pay for products and services, and that may be traded or exchanged for cash value
Downloadable computer software featuring the buying and selling of downloadable virtual collectible goods
Downloadable computer software enabling users to view, buy and sell digital assets through cryptocurrency-based transactions
Downloadable software to enable users to access the metaverse
Augmented and virtual reality hardware
Augmented and virtual reality software
Downloadable augmented and virtual reality software
Aforementioned goods not in relation to streaming of music.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Commercial consultancy in the field of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency
Business management and administration services, namely, providing business information, appraisal, and management services for businesses providing goods and services in the metaverse
Advertising and marketing services
Online retail store services featuring virtual goods, namely virtual clothing, footwear and headgear, virtual food and drinks, virtual real estate, virtual vehicles, cars, motorcycles, apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water, for use by members of an online community in online virtual worlds
Provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of downloadable digital goods authenticated by non-fungible tokens
Provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of downloadable digital art images authenticated by non-fungible tokens
Online retail store services for digital files authenticated by nonfungible tokens
Providing virtual and online classified marketplaces
Provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of virtual goods/services including non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and crypto collectibles to advertise, display and trade with each other
Business operating of on-line marketplaces featuring non-fungible assets (NFTs), crypto collectibles and blockchain-based non-fungible assets
Provision of a virtual marketplace for users to buy and sell and display virtual and physical goods and services to each other
Organization and management of loyalty, incentive and bonus program services using cryptocurrency via blockchain-based digital transactions
Administration of loyalty rewards program using cryptocurrency via blockchain-based digital transactions
Administration of blockchain-based loyalty and incentive schemes
Organization, operation and supervision of loyalty and incentive schemes
Management of event ticketing for others
Retail services connected to the sale of virtual goods, namely, footwear, clothing, headwear, sportswear, football shirts, eyewear, bags, sports bags, backpacks, sports equipment, footballs, art, toys, for use online and in online virtual worlds
Retail services connected to the sale of virtual goods, namely, vehicles, cars, motorcycles, apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water
Retail services connected to the sale of virtual goods, namely, perfumery, cosmetics, toiletries, cosmetic preparations, laundry detergent and fabric conditioners, badges, vehicle badges, buckles, busts, figurines, key rings, memorial plates and plaques, ornaments, monuments, signs, number plates, statues and statuettes, works of art, automatic vending machines for use online and in online virtual worlds
Retail services connected to the sale of virtual goods, namely, vehicles, jewelry, Bracelets, Clocks and watches, Earrings, Necklaces, Ornamental pins, Ornaments, Pins, Tie pins, Wristwatches, wrist bands, team and player trading pins (jewelry), pin badges, trophies for use online and in online virtual worlds
Retail services connected to the sale of virtual goods, namely, photographs, stationery, artists' materials, posters, flags, banners, trading cards, newspapers, books, magazines, albums, stickers, greeting cards, calendars, diaries, postcards, collectible cards, souvenir programs for sports events for use online and in online virtual worlds
Retail services connected to the sale of virtual goods, namely, bags, umbrellas, purses, handbags, boot bags, holdalls, suitcases, rucksacks, backpacks, sporting bags, wallets, furniture, pillows and cushions, mugs, cups, flags, towels, pennants, clothing, footwear, headgear, football boots, sportswear, football shirts, replica football kits, football bibs, wrist bands, carpets, rugs, mats and matting, wallpaper for use online and in online virtual worlds
Retail services connected to the sale of virtual goods, namely, games and playthings, gymnastic and sporting articles, toys, footballs, balls, bags adapted for carrying sporting articles and apparatus, goal posts, goal nets, sports training apparatus, shin pads, football gloves, miniature replica football kits, balloons, playing cards, teddy bears, puzzles for use online and in online virtual worlds
Online retail store services connected to the sale of virtual reality and augmented reality hardware and software
Virtual and online retail services related to groceries and food and drink, including alcoholic beverages
Aforementioned services not in relation to streaming of music.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Payment and financial services
Investment services
Financial investments in the field of businesses providing goods and services via the internet and including the metaverse
Financial transactions via blockchain
Electronic funds transfer provided via blockchain technology
Financial services, namely, providing a virtual currency for use by members of an online community via a global computer network
Financial services for use by members of online virtual worlds
Financial exchange of virtual currency, in the field of non-fungible tokens
Financial transaction services involving cryptocurrency, non-fungible tokens and blockchain technology
Issuance of digital tokens of value
Issuance of tokens of value, namely, digital tokens for use by members of an online community via a global computer network
Issuance of non-fungible tokens of value with blockchain technology
Financial brokerage services for cryptocurrency trading
Providing financial information in the field of cryptocurrency
Digital token exchange services
Digital token of value trading
Digital token of value transfer services
Providing advice and information in the field of cryptocurrency asset management and virtual currencies
Cryptocurrency investment services
Cryptocurrency asset management
Cryptocurrency exchange and trading services
Cryptocurrency payment processing
Cryptocurrency investment advisory services
Financial information and consultancy services relating to cryptocurrency
Issuance of cryptocurrencies, digital currencies and virtual currencies
Aforementioned services not in relation to streaming of music.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Provision of non-downloadable software for facilitating blockchain-based financial transactions using cryptocurrency
Provision of non-downloadable software for facilitating share trading
Provision of non-downloadable software to facilitate the use of a block chain or distributed ledger
Provision of non-downloadable software enabling users to compile, store, transmit, receive, trade and exchange virtual currencies, cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and other digital assets
Downloadable software for use in electronically trading and settlement, storing, sending, receiving, accepting, and transmitting digital assets, cryptocurrency, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
User authentication services using blockchain technology
Provision of non-downloadable software for enabling and processing cryptocurrency transactions to and from others
Provision of non-downloadable cryptocurrency processing software applications and processing systems
Provision of non-downloadable software for managing digital currency, virtual currency, cryptocurrency, digital and blockchain assets, digitized asset, digital token, crypto token and utility token payments, money transfers, and commodity transfers
Provision of non-downloadable computer software for managing cryptocurrency transactions using blockchain technology
Provision of non-downloadable software for generating cryptographic keys for receiving and spending cryptocurrency
Provision of non-downloadable cryptocurrency exchange software
Provision of non-downloadable cryptocurrency hardware wallets
Provision of non-downloadable computer software for use as a digital wallet
Provision of non-downloadable software for cryptocurrency asset management
Provision of non-downloadable software which facilitates the ability of users to view, analyze, record, store, monitor, manage, trade and exchange digital currency, virtual currency, cryptocurrency, digital and blockchain assets, digitized assets, digital tokens, crypto tokens and utility tokens
Provision of non-downloadable software for sending, receiving, accepting, buying, selling, storing, transmitting, trading and exchanging digital currency, virtual currency, cryptocurrency, digital and blockchain assets, digitized assets, digital tokens, crypto tokens and utility tokens
Provision of non-downloadable software (including software for blockchain-based platforms), to enable purchases and exchanges of virtual items
Provision of non-downloadable software for cross blockchain transfers
Provision of non-downloadable software in the field of repairs, installation services and the buying and selling of new and second-hand cars, motorbikes, commercial and/or heavy-duty vehicles and related accessories and spare parts
Creation of online retail stores for others in the nature of web-based service that allows users to create hosted crypto collectible and blockchain-based non-fungible token stores
Providing a web site featuring technology that enables internet users to create, bookmark, annotate, and publicly share data
Providing a website featuring technology which provides members with the ability to access multiple databases for the purpose of displaying, advertising, and buying and selling virtual goods and services, crypto collectibles and blockchain-based non-fungible tokens
Provision of non-downloadable software providing a virtual marketplace for users to display, advertise, buy and sell virtual goods and services including crypto collectibles and blockchain-based non-fungible tokens
Providing a website featuring technology that enables users to create and participate in virtual communities and virtual marketplaces
Providing non-downloadable software for users to create and participate in virtual communities and virtual marketplaces
Providing non-downloadable software for users to access the metaverse
Providing a website featuring technology that enables users to communicate with other users via messages, video, and audio
Providing non-downloadable software for users to communicate with other users via messages, video, and audio
Authentication and certification of data relating to non-fungible tokens via blockchain
Providing online, non-downloadable software for the purpose of connecting tutors and/or teachers with students to enable virtual or online education or tutoring services
Providing online, non-downloadable software for the purpose of ordering food and groceries both online and in a virtual environment
Aforementioned services not in relation to streaming of music.