The trademark MITBOX was filed by MITBOX Srl, a corporation established under the laws of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on March 2, 2023, and received one opposition filed on May 28, 2023 by BITBOX, S.L. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by PROTECTIA PATENTES Y MARCAS S.L. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued May 28, 2023
The application was filed in Italian, and Italian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003196667 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on October 15, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Computer software platforms
Web application software
Web server software
Logistics software
Downloadable software applications
Downloadable applications for use with mobile devices
Computer programs, downloadable
Computer software applications, downloadable
All of the designated goods are intended exclusively for or in connection with the logistics, transport and shipping industries.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Business management of logistics for others
Data processing services in the field of transportation
Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes
Commercial intermediation services
Provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services.
The mark was filed in class 39 with following description of goods:
Transport services
Arranging transportation of goods
Arranging of expeditions
Transport reservation
Freight and cargo services
Arrangement of transportation
Freight and transport brokerage
Provision of data relating to methods of transport
Provision of information relating to road transport
Tracking and tracing of shipments
Consultancy services relating to transportation
Advisory services relating to road transportation
Freight forwarding agency services
Shipping agency services for arranging the transportation of goods
Agency services for arranging the transportation of goods
Travel agency services, namely, making reservations and bookings for transportation