The trademark MERIDIAN GROUP was filed by MERIDIAN S.R.L., a corporation established under the laws of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on July 13, 2023, and received one opposition filed on August 7, 2023 by JAHRESZEITEN VERLAG GmbH on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by NESSELHAUF RECHTSANWÄLTE 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 Italian, and Italian 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
Interactive software
Computer hardware
Electronic publications in the field of interactive technology
Downloadable software applications
Web application software
None of the aforesaid being for use in the field of or in connection with audio products
All the aforementioned products for or in relation to cyber intelligence consulting with the focus on finance, health, security and new technologies and not in relation to travel and/or tourism.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Business intermediary services relating to the matching of potential private investors with entrepreneurs needing funding
Management advice
Consultancy services regarding business strategies
Business consultancy to firms
Business consultancy to individuals
Accountancy advice relating to taxation
Consultancy relating to advertising
Business management consultancy
Business planning consultancy
Business advice relating to marketing
Consultancy regarding advertising communication strategies
Consultancy regarding public relations communication strategies
Public relations services
Preparing business reports
Customer relationship management
Media relations services
Market analysis reports
Public relations consultancy
Commercial lobbying services
Market campaigns
Developing promotional campaigns for business
Event marketing
Promotion of special events
Advertising of business web sites
Financial auditing
Administration, billing and reconciliation of accounts on behalf of others
Accountancy advice relating to tax preparation
Business organisation
Brand positioning services
Providing business information in the field of social media
Advertising and marketing services provided by means of social media
Business strategy and planning services
Consultancy and advisory services in the field of business strategy
Mediation of contracts for purchase and sale of products
Administrative assistance in responding to calls for tenders
None of the aforesaid being in the field of audio products or audio consulting
All the aforementioned services for or in relation to cyber intelligence consulting with the focus on finance, health, security and new technologies and not in relation to travel and/or tourism.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Financial information for investors
Securities investment services for personal investors
Financial consultancy
Insurance consultancy
Financial advisory and management services
Financial economic advisory services
Consultancy services relating to corporate finance
Advisory services relating to financial planning
Investment banking consulting and advisory services
Financial advisory services relating to insolvency
Mortgage advice
Financial consultancy relating to loans
Advisory services relating to international securities
Financial consultancy in the field of risk management
Independent financial planning advice
Real estate consultancy
Consultancy services relating to insurance
Brokerage
Equity financing
Equity capital investment
Financial services relating to personal equity plans
None of the aforesaid being in the field of audio products or audio consulting
All the aforementioned services for or in relation to cyber intelligence consulting with the focus on finance, health, security and new technologies and not in relation to travel and/or tourism.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Providing information on congress events
Conducting of cultural events
Organization of entertainment events
Arranging of lectures
Conducting of business conferences
Workshops for training purposes
Arranging of seminars relating to business
Arranging of conferences
None of the aforesaid being in the field of audio products or audio consulting
All the aforementioned services for or in relation to cyber intelligence consulting with the focus on finance, health, security and new technologies and not in relation to travel and/or tourism.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Consultancy in the field of computers
Illustration services (design)
Design of home pages
Design of brand names
Programming of software for Internet portals, chatrooms, chat lines and Internet forums
Website development services
Maintenance of websites
Computer website design
Advisory services relating to science
None of the aforesaid being in the field of audio products or audio consulting
All the aforementioned services for or in relation to cyber intelligence consulting with the focus on finance, health, security and new technologies and not in relation to travel and/or tourism.
The mark was filed in class 45 with following description of goods:
Information, advisory and consultancy services relating to legal matters
Legal advice
Political lobbying services
Advisory services relating to regulatory affairs
Legal advice in responding to calls for tenders
Licensing of computer software [legal services]
Consultancy relating to computer software licensing
None of the aforesaid being in the field of audio products or audio consulting
All the aforementioned services for or in relation to cyber intelligence consulting with the focus on finance, health, security and new technologies and not in relation to travel and/or tourism.