The trademark xchan8e was filed by Technische Universität Darmstadt, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on October 24, 2022, and received one opposition filed on January 22, 2023 by xChange Solutions GmbH on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by LUBBERGER LEHMENT - Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaft mbB and proceedings were handled in German, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued January 22, 2023
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Stickers [stationery]
Pads [stationery]
Writing paper
Pamphlets
Books
Printed matter
Flags of paper
Terrestrial globes
Manuals [handbooks]
Calendars
Instructional and teaching material (except apparatus)
Note books
Posters
Postcards
Newsletters
Writing instruments
Writing or drawing books
Writing materials
Printed publications
Magazines [periodicals]
Newspapers.
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Porcelain
Drinking vessels
Drinking glasses.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Clothing
Belts [clothing]
Gloves [clothing]
Trousers
Braces [suspenders] for clothing
Jackets [clothing]
Headgear
Neckties
Coats
Footwear
Caps being headwear
Sweaters
Scarves
Socks
Headbands [clothing]
Stockings
Sweaters
Knitwear [clothing]
Sports jerseys
Tee-shirts
Combinations [clothing].
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Analysis, research and information of business operations
Presentation of businesses and the goods and services thereof for advertising purposes and sales promotion, for others, and providing of business contacts, including on the internet
Public relations services
Advertising
Market research
Market research and market analysis
Commercial information agency services
Business organization consultancy
Arranging and conducting of product presentations
Business management consultancy
Consultancy of start-up and young companies and inventors and innovators in connection with promotional activities
Incubation services, namely, providing of business equipment to start-ups, existing businesses and non-profits
Business development services, Namely providing of business mentors, technical support relating to professional business and business incentives for start-ups and inventors and innovators, and consultancy in connection therewith
Book-keeping and business consultancy for start-ups and small businesses
Business development services, Namely providing of clearing houses for start-up information for start-ups, companies, investors, inventors and innovators and others for commerce and business purposes
Providing business consultation services in the field of business development, business organization, business management, early stage investing, and entrepreneurship
Business networking services, Namely networking for creating and growing businesses
Provision of business information, Namely of Providing of resources and knowledge to form technology start-ups
Providing of online information in the fields of young companies and other companies, inventors and innovators
Providing of online information relating to companies, start-ups, inventors, innovators and services for commerce and business purposes
Professional business analysis and distribution of business and start-up information
Systemization of information into computer databases
Compilation of information into computer databases
Arranging of trade fairs, in particular for companies, start-ups, inventors and innovators
Arranging and conducting of exhibitions for commercial, economic or advertising purposes.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
University services
Training and further training consultancy
Education information
Providing on-line electronic publications, not downloadable
Vocational guidance [education or training advice]
Operation of sports facilities
Physical education facilities (Provision of -)
Coaching
Practical training [demonstration]
Educational examination
Academies [education]
Teaching
Correspondence courses
Correspondence courses
Gymnastic instruction
Publication of texts, other than publicity texts
Online publication of electronic books and journals
Sporting and cultural activities
Arranging and conducting of conferences
Arranging and conducting of congresses
Arranging and conducting of concerts
Arranging and conducting of symposiums
Organization of sports competitions
Arranging and conducting of seminars
Arranging and conducting of workshops [training]
Arranging and conducting of colloquiums
Organization of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes
Organization of competitions [education or entertainment]
Writing of texts, other than publicity texts
Library services
Rental of stadium facilities
Publication of books
Electronic online publication of periodicals and books
Publication of printed matter.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Science and technology services
Scientific research
Technological research
Technological services relating to design
Scientific services and design relating thereto
Technological services and design relating thereto
Industrial research
Consultancy in the field of energy-saving
Chemical analysis
Engineering testing
Scientific testing services
Authenticating works of art
Geological surveys
Surveying
Provision of surveys [scientific]
Research in the field of environmental protection
Bacteriological research
Chemical research
Cosmetic research
Technical research
Mechanical research
Geological research
Material testing
Research in the field of physics
Research and development of new products for others
Technical consultancy and research
Environmental testing and inspection services
Environmental testing
Environmental hazard assessment
Underwater exploration
Computer software consultancy
Computer system analysis
Design of homepages and websites
Creation of internet web sites
Computer programming
Creating and maintaining web sites for others
Installation and maintenance of Internet access software
Installation of computer software
Configuration of computer systems and networks
Conversion of computer programs and data, other than physical conversion
Computer virus protection services
Maintenance of computer software
Software development
Design and development of computer hardware
Information technology support services
Expert consultancy services in connection with computing equipment.