The trademark application THE IFC was filed by THE IFC, a corporation established under the laws of the French Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on November 24, 2022, and it was registered by office on March 3, 2023 without any oppositions.
It was designated 'Basic Application' for International Application 1809906 at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
The application was filed in French (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Software
Games software
Software programs for video games
Application software
Downloadable software applications
Sports betting applications
Computer software and hardware, including set-top boxes which can convert, supply, receive and transmit audio and video data
Downloadable software enabling consumers and enterprises to manage digital collectibles using blockchain-based software technology and smart contracts
Computer programs and data bases
Databases for the computer-based storage and reading of information
Holograms
Memory adapters (computer equipment)
Memory boards
Electronic publications, downloadable
Downloadable electronic maps
Data processing equipment
All kinds of downloadable data for computers or mobile telephones
Downloadable electronic wallets
Downloadable image files featuring artworks authenticated by non-fungible tokens [NFTs]
Security tokens [encryption devices]
Downloadable digital files authenticated by non-fungible tokens [NFTs] namely Sporting goods and equipment, clothing, Sports clothing, vehicles, Sippers, Drinking flasks and Balls for sport.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Online advertisements
Publicity and sales promotion services
Publicity of sports events in the domain of football
Dissemination of advertising and promotional materials
Business management
Business administration
Promotion of sports events in the domain of football
Opinion polling
Organisation of events, exhibitions, trade fairs and shows for commercial, promotional and advertising purposes
Computerized file management
Compilation of statistics
Collection of data
Data processing
Data transcription
Compilation and recording of data into computer databases
Services in the field of data collection and of statistical and other information on sports performances
Compilation of information into computer databases
Systemization of information into computer databases
Administrative management of a platform for the hosting and exchange of data
Business management and organization consultancy
Organising of promotional competitions
Business information
Online retail services in relation to: Digital virtual goods authenticated by digital tokens and non-fungible tokens, Namely sporting articles and equipment, Clothing, sport clothing, Vehicles, drinking flasks, bidons and sports balls
Auctioneering services, in relation to the following goods: Digital virtual goods, digital art objects, all the aforesaid goods being authenticated by digital tokens and non-fungible tokens
Providing of online sales outlets for buyers and sellers of goods and services, in relation to virtual goods
Promotion and presentation of goods of any kind for use and/or for featuring in online virtual worlds for retailpurposes.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Entertainment services
Entertainment services provided at or relating to sports events
Organization of sporting and cultural events and activities
Organisation of sports competitions, tournaments and events
Publication of statistics and other information on sports performances
Seat booking services for entertainment and sporting events
Recording of sports events
Interactive entertainment services
Gambling services
On-line gaming services
Providing online entertainment in the nature of game tournaments
Organization of computer game competitions including online game competitions
Information on-line, in relation to the following fields: Entertainment services, via a computer database or From the internet or Via wireless electronic communication apparatus
Electronic games services provided by means of the Internet or on wireless electronic communication device (entertainment)
Entertainment services in the form of chat rooms on the Internet or on wireless electronic communication device
Providing online information in the fields of sports or sports events from a computer database or the Internet
Entertainment services, namely: Providing of virtual reality content and providing virtual reality experiences, Via the internet and via other communications networks
Entertainment services, namely, providing virtual environments in which users can interact for recreational, leisure or entertainment purposes.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Rental of computer software
Consultancy in the field of computers
Data processing (programming)
Computer software design
Creation, design, compilation and maintenance of websites or sites on wireless electronic communication device
Installation and maintenance of computer programs
Providing computer programs
Development of computer services, Namely expertise: Development of mobile applications hosting virtual communities for users to organise groups and events, participate in discussions, and engage in social, professional and community networking
Hosting web sites on the Internet allowing others to organize and conduct meetings, events and interactive discussions via communication networks
Development of computer software application solutions
Cloud computing
Design and development of operating software for accessing and using a cloud computing network
Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software applications for social networking, creating a virtual community, and transmission of audio, video, photographic images, text, graphics and data
Providing of software through a web site featuring a technology that enables online users to create personal profiles featuring social networking information and to transfer and share such information among multiple websites
Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software that gives users the ability to upload, modify and share virtual reality content, augmented reality content, mixed reality content, information, experiences and data
Hosting of digital content on the Internet
Hosting of mobile applications
Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software for providing a virtual marketplace
Cryptocurrency mining
User authentication services using blockchain technology.