The trademark application BANKING, ADVANCED was filed by The Bank of London Group Holdings Limited, a corporation established under the laws of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the "Applicant"). Application under examination.
The application was filed in English (Italian was selected as the second language).
The Refusal with reference B 018912998 was partially rejected according to Article 7(1)(c) EUTMR with decision issued on April 3, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Computer software
Application software, including Application Programming Interface (API) for the provision of banking services
Computer application software for desktop and/or mobile devices and mobile phones and smart phone and handheld devices, namely, software for consumers to access, monitor and manage their financial or loyalty program profile and funds in associated stored value accounts, pay for purchases via mobile pay or virtual functionality, access menu data and store location information
Computer hardware and software for facilitating payment and the clearing and settling thereof, transactions by electronic means
Software products for secure protected online payments, the clearing and settling thereof
Software relating to payment, clearing and settling over the internet and other communications networks
Electronic payment terminal
Electronic verification apparatus for verifying authentication of charge cards, bank cards, credit cards, debit cards and payment cards
Read-out apparatus for use in the authentication and identification of cashless payment means
Credit cards
Computer software that allows merchants to accept payment for goods and services by check, credit, debit or stored value card over a global computer network
Combination electronic terminal, printer, check reader, card reader and payment transaction storage device for use in the approval and processing of check, credit, debit and stored value card payments
Computer hardware
Terminals
Printers
Signature capture devices
Check readers
PIN pads
Contactless readers
Cellular wireless electronic transaction terminals and electronic payment devices for use in connection with check, credit card, debit card and stored value card transactions, transaction authorisations and payment processing, clearing and settlement services
Downloadable digital files authenticated by non-fungible tokens [NFTs]
Downloadable cryptographic keys for receiving and sending crypto assets
Downloadable computer software for blockchain technology
Artificial intelligence and machine learning software
Downloadable computer software for use in electronically trading, storing, sending, receiving, accepting, and transmitting digital currency, and managing digital currency payment and exchange transactions
Software for smart contracts
Parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Printed cards
Cheques
Cheque books
Covers and holders for cheque books
Bank notes
Printed publications
Manuals
Printed matter
Printed reports
Annual reports
Market reports.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising and promotional services
Business information
Commercial information
Business management
Business assistance
Business risk assessment
Commercial management assistance
Compilation of data relating to goods for purchase, payments, clearing and settlement
Bookkeeping and accounting services
Tax and taxation assessments and advice
Preparation and compilation of income or corporate tax returns data processing services
Information, advisory and consultancy services relating to data processing
Administration of user incentive schemes relating to use of credit cards, store cards, charge cards, cash cards, debit cards, payment cards, payments, clearing or settlements
Loyalty, incentive and bonus program services
Information, advisory and consultancy services related to all the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Banking services
API banking services
Online banking services
Mobile banking services, Crypto, digital asset, exchange and trading services
Foreign Exchange and trading services
Payments, clearing and settlement services
Credit card, debit card, store card, bank card, charge card, gift voucher card and other payment card authorisation services
Electronic funds transfer and payment, clearing and settlement services
Processing of transactions made by credit cards, debit cards, store cards, bank cards, charge cards, gift voucher cards, other payment cards and microchips containing account details
Card to card transfer and mobile banking and payments including crypto currency services, payments and crypto currency exchange and trading services
Processing of credit and debit transactions by telecommunication link
Issue and redemption of tokens, coupons and vouchers of value
Currency exchange services
Electronic wallet services (payment services)
E-wallet account services namely the provision of online electronic money accounts (e-wallet accounts) and services for consumers and online merchants whereby consumers fund their e-wallet accounts and consumers and online merchants (businesses) send and receive payments and remittances over the Internet or in person
Point of sale payment services
Mail payment services
Telephone payment services
Escrow services
Trust Services
Recurring payment, clearing and settlement services
Merchant account services
Financial risk management
Financial services
Insurance
Monetary affairs
Financial management services for the handling of online financial transaction data
Transfer of money services between banks, their customers and merchant accounts
Financial services being financial analysis and consultation
Financial exchange of data between financial institutions and their customers
Financial services relating to analysis of payment transaction data
Monetary affairs services being cross border multi-currency exchange services
Financial services relating to virtual goods, digital collectibles and non-fungible tokens
Information, advisory and consultancy services related to all the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Advisory and consultancy services, all relating to electronic data capture and transmission systems for the purposes of electronic funds transfer from points of sale
Receipt and/or delivery of messages, documents and other data by electronic transmission
Receipt and/or delivery of messages, documents and other data via the Internet
Provision of electronic communication links
Transmission services related to the dissemination by email of vouchers, voucher codes, gift codes, claim codes, discount offers, promotional offers, coupons and printable vouchers enabling customers to conveniently view and redeem tokens of value by means of the Internet
Providing access to computer servers, databases and networks
Providing access to the Internet
WiFi access
Provision of telecommunications connections and access to the Internet
Telecommunication portal services
Location-based and personal transmission of information
Providing and supplying location-specific data transmission via the Internet
Leasing of access time to databases
Information, advisory and consultancy services related to all the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Education services
Training services
Entertainment services
Publishing services
Arranging and conducting conferences, seminars, exhibitions and competitions
Virtual and/or online, and/or augmented reality services relating to all the aforesaid
Information, consultancy and advisory services relating to all the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for processing electronic payments
Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable authentication software for controlling access to and communications with computers and computer networks
Updating software of electronic data capture and transmission systems for the purposes of electronic funds transfer
Monitoring of electronic data capture and transmission systems for the purposes of electronic funds transfer
Monitoring of card readers and electronic apparatus all for handling financial and associated transactions including authorisation and processing of payments made with credit cards, debit cards, store cards, bank cards, charge cards, gift voucher cards and other payment cards and microchips containing account details
Monitoring of electronic apparatus for retrieving information stored on credit cards, debit cards, store cards, bank cards, charge cards, gift voucher cards and other payment cards and microchips containing account details
Monitoring updating of electronic verification apparatus for verifying authenticity of credit cards, debit cards, store cards, bank cards, charge cards, gift voucher cards and other payment cards and microchips containing account details
Design and development of computer hardware and software
Computer software programming services
Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for preparing invoices or for tracking packages over computer networks, intranets and the internet
Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software broadcasting geographical data received using a global positioning system
Computer services
Application service provider (ASP) services featuring mobile phone and wireless handheld computer applications software for use in enabling users to make electronic payments and to receive, redeem, and manage electronic receipts and electronic coupons
Lease, hire and rental of computer equipment, hardware, software and programs
Encryption services
Electronic signature verification and authorisation services
Digital signature verification and authorisation services
Data authentication via blockchain
Smart contract services
Blockchain as a Service [BaaS]
Information, advisory and consultancy services related to all the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 45 with following description of goods:
Identity theft and fraud prevention services
Identity theft and fraud prevention services relating to processing of financial payments, clearing and settlement services thereof or payments made by bank cards, credit cards, debit cards, charge cards, gift voucher cards, store cards, stored value payment cards and other cards containing microchips with bank account details in multiple currencies for merchant accounts including card authorisation, verification and fraud screening
Information, advisory and consultancy services related to all the aforesaid services.