The trademark CIRCLE was filed by CIRCLE CONSULT ApS, a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of Denmark (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on July 6, 2023, and received one opposition filed on October 8, 2023 by Logitech International S.A. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by HGF B.V. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued October 8, 2023
The application was filed in Danish, and Danish was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Software
Computer Software
Application software
Networking software
Software downloadable from the internet
Database server software
Data management software
Computer programmes for data processing
Data communications software
Computer software for database management
Downloadable computer software for the transmission of data
Interfaces for computers
Computer software platforms
Computer software for application and database integration
Computer software downloadable from global computer information networks
Computer hardware
Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling devices
Visual monitoring apparatus
Electronic surveillance apparatus
Instruments for monitoring traffic
Software for monitoring, analysing, controlling and running physical world operations
Sensors, detectors and monitoring instruments
Motion sensors
Sensors for engines
Motion controllers
Motion-activated cameras
Computer shareware
System and system support software, and firmware
Embedded software
Integrated software packages
Plugin software
Web application and server software
Downloadable computer programs
Downloadable mobile phone applications
Downloadable computer applications
Computer software for the design, creation, hosting and maintenance of websites for others
Computer software for the design of web pages and websites
Computer software for the management of websites for others
Computer software for the development of websites for others
Computer software for use in computer access control
Application software for cloud computing services
Computer software to automate data warehousing
Software for the analysis of business data
Application software for mobile phones
Enterprise resource planning [ERP] software
Software for searching and retrieving information across a computer network
Middleware for management of software functions on electronic devices.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Computer software design
Software development
Software engineering
Software as a service [SaaS]
Platforms for artificial intelligence as software as a service [SaaS]
Development of computer platforms
Platform as a service [PaaS]
Mechanical engineering
Design of computer hardware for the manufacturing industries
Design of computer hardware
Design and development of computer hardware
Diagnosing computer hardware problems using software
Consultation services relating to computer hardware
Customized design of computer hardware
Advisory services relating to computer hardware design
Technical consultancy relating to the use of computer hardware
Computer hardware development
Research relating to mechanical engineering
Research relating to construction machinery
Engineering services for the design of machinery
Computer software consultancy
Development and testing of software
Software development, programming and implementation
Creation, maintenance and adaptation of software
Data mining
Computer services for the analysis of technical data
IT programming services
Computer systems integration services
Maintenance of computer software
Computer software programming services
Database design and development
Maintenance of data bases
Recovery of computer data
Hosting of databases
Consulting services in the field of software as a service [SaaS]
Software customisation services
Software design for others
Hosting platforms on the Internet
Programming of software for Internet platforms
Programming of software for information platforms on the Internet
Creation of computing platforms for third parties
Computer programming
Technical data analysis services
Design and development of computer hardware and software
Online data storage
Application service provider services
Providing temporary use of non- downloadable software
Hosting web sites
Consultancy in the field of security software
Technical advice relating to safety
Safety technology services relating to land vehicles
Technical supervision and inspection
Advisory services relating to design engineering
Providing technical advice relating to computer hardware and software
Technical design
Technical engineering
Technical inspection services
Technical consultation in the field of aerospace engineering
Technical measuring and testing
Technical testing services.
The mark was filed in class 45 with following description of goods:
Providing reconnaissance and surveillance services
Surveillance services
Electronic monitoring services for security purposes
Security services for the protection of property and individuals