The trademark INVENTING TOMORROW was filed by FIDAL & ASSOCIES, a corporation established under the laws of the French Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on October 15, 2023, and received one opposition filed on January 15, 2024 by Tomorrow GmbH on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by TALIENS PARTNERSCHAFT VON RECHTSANWÄLTEN MBB and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued January 15, 2024
The application was filed in French, and French 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:
Electronic publications, downloadable
Computer software in the field of electronic publishing
Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of magazines
Weekly publications downloaded in electronic form from the internet
Application software
Computer application software
Computer software applications, downloadable
Downloadable applications for use with mobile devices
Mobile phone apps (software)
Downloadable mobile applications for the management and transmission of data
Downloadable mobile applications for the transmission of information
Covers for smartphones and tablet computers
Downloadable digital files authenticated by non-fungible tokens [NFTs]
Software, namely Downloadable interactive characters and avatars, Downloadable digital files authenticated by non-fungible tokens for use with blockchain technology [blockchain], namely Downloadable image and multimedia files
Downloadable digital graphics
Mobile applications
Virtual reality software for telecommunications
Downloadable digital materials, namely, audio visual content, Videos, Movies, Multimedia files and animation, via global computer networks and Via wireless networks
Downloadable software for access to social networks and interaction with online communities, Downloadable software for providing access to an online virtual environment, accessories for mobile telephones, smartphones, tablet computers and laptop computers, namely cases, lanyards, headphones, hands-free kits, holders, chargers, batteries
Holders adapted for mobile telephones
Memory sticks
Mouse pads.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Printing type
Type [numerals and letters]
Printed matter
Printed guides
Printed calendars
Type [numerals and letters]
Writing paper
Writing paper holders
Printed matter
Printed publications
Promotional publications
Periodicals
Publication paper
Pamphlets
Advertising pamphlets
Printed brochures
Books
Reference books
Information books
Instuctional and teaching material (except apparatus)
Office requisites, except furniture
Stationery
Legal journals.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Business organisation and management consultancy
Commercial or industrial management assistance
Advice for business organisation, management, information and enquiries
Collecting information for business
Economic forecasting
Market research
Preparation of tax returns and social security returns
Provision of statistical information relating to business
Consultancy in administrative and business management
Compilation of information into computer databases
Arranging subscriptions to telecommunication services for others
Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes
Office functions
Employment agency services
Book-keeping
Relocation services for businesses
Personnel recruitment
Personnel management consultancy
Drawing up employment contracts
Payroll preparation
Organization of trade fairs for commercial or advertising purposes
Providing of accounting and business information via an online service
Advertising by sponsorship
Sponsorship search
Negotiation and conclusion of commercial transactions for third parties
Systemization of information into computer databases
Accountancy advice relating to taxation
Tax preparation and preparation of customs declarations
Negotiation of commercial transactions for third parties
Business consultancy and advisory services
Arranging of business introductions
Acquisition and merger consultation
Project studies for businesses
Acquisition (Business -) searches
Computerised auditing
Career networking services
Business networking services
Presentation of services on communications media of all kinds, enabling customers to view, purchase, order or reserve those services, all the aforesaid services, Other than banking and financial services.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Insurance underwriting
Banking
Monetary affairs
Insurance and financing of telecommunications apparatus, systems and installations
Payment card services
Loyalty card services (payment card services)
Bank card and payment card services
Electronic funds transfer
Finance services
Banking
Fund management and investment services
Administration of funds and investments
Computerised financial services
Online financial evaluation
Real estate management
Information and consultancy in the aforesaid fields
Stocks and shares information services
Stock exchange quotations
Stocks and bonds brokerage
Fundraising
Charitable fundraising by means of entertainment events
Organisation of collections and fundraising
Financial sponsorship
Financial sponsorship of television broadcasting
Information and consultancy provided online from a computer database or the internet in connection with insurance
Information and consultancy provided online from a computer database or the internet in connection with financial affairs
Information and consultancy provided online from computer databases or the internet, in relation to the following fields: business
Information and consultancy in connection with home and internet banking
Information and consultancy provided online from a computer database or the internet in connection with securities and shares
Information and consultancy provided online from a computer database or the internet in connection with stock brokerage
Fiscal valuation
Preparation of financial reports
Debt collection
Financial information, Information relating to fiscal expertise
Financing and funding services
Financial consultancy, Advice on fiscal valuations
Financial evaluation
Financial analysis
Banking
Capital investment
Loans [financing]
Fund investment services
Actuarial services
Financial assessments and valuations relating to industrial and intellectual property rights and associated rights
Trusteeship
Financial analysis and consultation
Underwriting of insurance (Services for the -)
Currency trading and exchange services
Lending against securities
Debt collection
Real estate affairs, All of the foregoing, Other than banking and financial services.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Computer aided transmission of messages and images
Information about telecommunication
Communications (transmission) by computer terminals or by fibre optic networks
Providing access to a global computer information network
Providing telecommunications connections to a global computer network
Electronic messaging.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Teaching
Training
Entertainment services
Sporting and cultural activities
Translation and interpretation
Arranging and conducting conferences, forums, colloquiums, congresses, seminars or symposiums and trade fairs or exhibitions, whether professional or not, for cultural or educational or entertainment purposes
Arranging and conducting training workshops and courses
Arranging of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes
Publishing and publication of books and texts (except publicity texts)
Electronic publication of books and periodicals on line
Providing online electronic publications, not downloadable
Online publication of electronic books and journals
Multimedia entertainment software publishing services
Education and training information
Professional consultancy (not relating to the conduct of business) in connection with the providing of training
Organization of sports competitions
Practical training [demonstration]
Coaching [training]
Publication of documents in the field of law
Publication of printed matter relating to intellectual property rights
Adult education services relating to law
Education and training services in the legal field
Organisation of training courses and workshops (professional workshops)
Education, namely Development, arranging and conducting of courses, seminars, conferences, workshops, retreats, camps and excursions, in relation to the following fields: blockchains and Distributed computer platforms and dissemination of training materials relating to the aforesaid services
Publishing and electronic publishing services In connection with the following goods: books and Magazines, journals, Brochures, books, Newspapers, guides, leaflets, Reviews, prospectuses, Online newsletters
Publication of books, Publication of magazines, Publishing of reviews, Publication of brochures, Newspaper publication, Publication of handbooks, Publication of flyers, Publication of magazines, Publication of prospectuses, publication of news letters
Publication of texts, Publishing of newspapers, periodicals, directories and audio and/or visual media of all kinds
Micropublishing
Writing and publishing of texts, other than publicity texts
Writing services for blogs
Audio production, Video production and Multimedia production.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Software design and development
Design and development of software packages
Research and development of new products for others
Design of programs for the processing of data and business texts
Creation and maintenance of software for blogs
Creation and maintenance of software for blogs
Hosting of digital content, namely, on-line journals and blogs
Technical consultancy and studies, all the foregoing, Other than banking and financial services.
The mark was filed in class 45 with following description of goods:
Legal services
Legal assistance for businesses and individuals
Compilation of legal information
Legal advice
Legal consultancy in the field of tax
Consultancy in legal structuring relating to taxation
Legal analysis and services in the banking and insurance fields
Legal consultancy
Legal services relating to partnership research
Legal and court representation
Legal and court assistance
Information, consultancy and assistance in the conducting of legal projects
Assistance and representation before arbitration and mediation centres
Intellectual and industrial property consultancy
Consultancy, assistance and representation for the acquisition, maintenance, provision and the upholding of industrial and intellectual property rights and additional rights
Copyright management
Legal consultancy and studies
Legal and intellectual property information services
Intellectual property licences
Drawing up of certificates and in particular contracts in the domain of intellectual property
Registration of domain names [legal services]
Monitoring intellectual property rights for legal advisory purposes, Legal research
Legal auditing services
Assistance in setting up associations (non-business)
Legal research
Solicitors' services
Enforcement of trade mark rights
Lawyer trusteeship, legal analysis and advice
Providing information relating to legal affairs
Company registration services
Alternative dispute resolution services
Arbitration services
Mediation
Legal services relating to business
Paralegal services
Legal assistance in setting up associations (not relating to business)
Guidance and counseling, in relation to the following fields: Litigation
Intellectual property consultancy
Information, consultancy and counselling, in relation to the following fields: Pre-litigation
Licensing of intellectual property
Drafting of documents and contracts, In the legal field
Consultancy services, in relation to the following fields: Legal regulation.