The trademark XIGA was filed by XIGA MARKETING SRL, a corporation established under the laws of Romania (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 4, 2023, and received one opposition filed on December 4, 2023 by CONSEJO GENERAL DE LA ABOGACÍA ESPAÑOLA on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Yecora Gallastegui, Angels and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued December 4, 2023
The application was filed in Romanian, and Romanian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003208068 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on January 13, 2025 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Dissemination of advertisements
Dissemination of advertising matter
Dissemination of advertisements via the Internet
Dissemination of advertising via online communications networks
Dissemination of advertising, marketing and publicity materials
Dissemination of advertising for others
Dissemination of advertising for others via an on-line communications network on the internet
Dissemination of advertising matter online
Dissemination of advertising and promotional materials
Distribution of advertisements and commercial announcements
Dissemination of advertising for others via the Internet
Distribution of advertising announcements
Distribution of advertising material
Distribution of publicity texts
Promoting the goods and services of others through the distribution of discount cards
Marketing the goods and services of others by distributing coupons
Dissemination services of advertisement matter
Provision of computerised advertising services
Provision of advertising space by electronic means and global information networks
Provision of space on web-sites for advertising goods and services
Provision of advertising space on electronic media
Provision of advertising space on a global computer network
Providing and rental of advertising space on the internet
Provision and rental of advertising space, time and media
Rental of all publicity and marketing presentation materials
Rental of advertising space on the internet
Rental of advertising space on-line
Provision and rental of advertising space
Arranging of displays for advertising purposes
Arranging and conducting of displays for advertising purposes
Preparation and presentation of audio visual displays for advertising purposes
Presentation of financial products on communication media, for retail purposes
Demonstration of goods
Demonstration of goods for promotional purposes
Marketing assistance
Advice on the analysis of consumer buying habits and needs provided with the help of sensory, quality and quantity-related data
Consultancy relating to search engine optimisation
Business advice relating to strategic marketing
Business marketing consultancy
Direct marketing consulting
Advertising and marketing consultancy
Consultations relating to business advertising
Advisory services relating to sales promotion
Consultations relating to business promotion
Professional consultancy relating to marketing
Providing marketing consulting in the field of social media
Marketing advice
Business advice relating to marketing
Consulting services in the field of Internet marketing
Consultancy services in the field of affiliate marketing
Consultancy services relating to advertising, publicity and marketing
Consulting services in the field of development of advertising concepts
Marketing consulting
Consultancy relating to advertising
Advisory services relating to promotional activities
Administration of customer loyalty and incentive schemes
Administration of sales and promotional incentive schemes
Administration of consumer loyalty programs
Customer loyalty services for commercial, promotional and/or advertising purposes
Loyalty scheme services
Media relations services
Public relations studies
Exhibitions (Conducting -) for business purposes
Conducting, arranging and organizing trade shows and trade fairs for commercial and advertising purposes
Organisation of events for commercial and advertising purposes
Conducting of trade shows
Organisation of exhibitions for business or commerce
Arranging of exhibitions for business purposes
Exhibitions (Conducting -) for advertising purposes
Organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes
Arranging of exhibitions for advertising purposes
Promotion of fairs for trade purposes
Shows (Conducting business -)
Conducting of commercial events
Conducting virtual trade show exhibitions online
Trade show management services
Advertising
Advertising and marketing
Publicity services
Arrangement of advertising
Advertising, marketing and promotional services
Publicity and sales promotion services
Promotion [advertising] of business
On-line advertising and marketing services
Marketing forecasting
Market campaigns
Advice relating to marketing management
Promotional marketing
Marketing
Internet marketing
Provision of information relating to marketing
Financial marketing
Planning of marketing strategies
Referral marketing
Event marketing
Business promotion
Promotion services
Sales promotion
Computerised business promotion
Consultancy relating to advertising and promotion services
Promotion of special events
Business management services relating to electronic commerce.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Extended guarantee insurance
Providing purchase protection insurance for goods purchased using credit cards
Extended warranties
Liability guarantee
Provision of vehicle warranties
Providing extended warranty services for goods purchased using credit cards
Warranty claims administration services
Warranty insurance services
Insurance services relating to purchase protection, price protection and extended warranty for goods purchased using credit cards
Warranty services for road vehicles
Warranty programme services
Warranty programme services relating to outboard motor engines
Provision of warranties for motor land vehicles
Provision of warranties relating to used motor land vehicles
Motor mechanical breakdown insurance warranty services
Extended guarantee services for domestic electrical goods
Underwriting
Assurance underwriting
Health insurance underwriting
Reinsurance underwriting
Underwriting warranty programs
Underwriting insurance for pre-paid health care
Underwriting relating to transport insurance
Underwriting extended warranty contracts
Transit insurance underwriting
Flight delay insurance underwriting
Automobile accident insurance underwriting
Guarantee assurance underwriting
Non-life insurance underwriting
Marine insurance underwriting
Medical insurance underwriting
Insurance underwriting in the field of professional liability insurance
Marine accidents insurance underwriting
Life insurance underwriting
Marine transportation insurance underwriting
Fire insurance underwriting
Property insurance underwriting
Marine fire insurance underwriting
Industrial accident insurance underwriting
Accident insurance underwriting
Insurance underwriting consultancy
Financial evaluation for insurance purposes
Fire insurance valuations
Appraisals for insurance purposes
Providing information relating to life insurance underwriting
Providing information relating to non-life insurance underwriting
Providing information relating to claims adjustment for non-life insurance
Underwriting insurance for pre-paid legal services
Underwriting of credit insurance (Services for the -)
Underwriting of business insurance (Services for the -)
Financial evaluation for reinsurance purposes
Underwriting services
Insurance underwriting services
Aviation underwriting services
Financial valuation, adjustment and settlement services relating to insurance claims
Underwriting of insurance (Services for the -)
Underwriting of personal accident insurance (Services for the -)
Insurance underwriting
Insurance for businesses
Administration of insurance plans
Arranging of insurance
Provision of insurance services to insurance companies
Provision of insurance services to reinsurance companies
Health insurance
Travel insurance
Administration of insurance portfolios
Financial, monetary and banking services
Insurance agencies
Life insurance
Life insurance agencies
Claim adjustment for non-life insurance
Advisory services relating to life insurance
Consultancy and brokerage services relating to life insurance
Insurance services relating to life
Arranging of life insurance
Insurance for third party liability
Professional indemnity insurance
Insurance for legal expenses
Credit card payment processing
Processing of debit card payments
Card accessed banking services
Electronic credit card transactions
Credit card and payment card services
Credit card and debit card services
Payment transaction card services
Financial services relating to bank cards
Money transfer services utilising electronic cards
Debit card payment services
Credit card payment services
Bank card, credit card, debit card and electronic payment card services
Electronic commerce payment services.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Updating Internet pages
Updating of computer software for others
Updating of software for data processing
Updating of software for communication systems
Updating of computer software relating to computer security and prevention of computer risks
Updating and maintenance of computer software and programs
Updating of software databases
Updating of home pages for computer networks
Updating home pages for others
Updating of computer programs
Updating and upgrading of computer software
Updating of computer software
Research in the field of computer programs and software
Computer software research
Research relating to the development of computer software
Research relating to the development of computer programs and software
Research relating to computer programming
Research relating to computer programs
Research and development of computer software
Research, development, design and upgrading of computer software
Compilation of web pages for the Internet
Compilation of data-processing programs
Compilation of computer programs
Design of face recognition software
Design and development of virtual private network (VPN) operating software
Design and development of single sign-on software
Configuration of computer firmware
Configuration of computer systems and networks
Configuration of computer software
Building and maintaining websites
Constructing an internet platform for electronic commerce
Consultancy relating to computer database programs
Consultancy in the field of software design
Application system testing consultancy
Advisory services relating to computer programming
Consultancy relating to software design and development
Web site design consultancy
Consultancy relating to the creation and design of websites for e-commerce
Consultancy relating to the creation and design of websites
Consultancy relating to the design and development of computer software programs
Consultancy relating to the design of home pages and Internet sites
Computer code conversion for others
Creating home pages for others
Creating of home pages for computer networks
Creation of computer programmes for data processing
Creation of control programs for electric operation control and drive modules
Creating programmes for data processing
Creating of computer programs
Creation of internet web sites
Software creation
Creation, maintenance and adaptation of software
Creating, maintaining, and modernizing computer software
Creating, designing and maintaining web sites
Creating and updating of home pages for computer networks
Creating and designing website-based indexes of information for others [information technology services]
Design and development of data processing programs
Design and development of software in the field of mobile applications
Creating and maintaining websites
Homepage and webpage design
Computer website design
Software design and development
Development of databases
Development of computer codes
Development of computer firmware
Development of computer hardware and software
Development of computer languages
Development of computer platforms
Development of programmes for data processing
Software development
Development of virtual reality software
Development of word processing software
Development of software solutions for internet providers and internet users
Developing and updating computer software
Development and testing of software
Computer programming for the internet
Computer software design and updating
Provision of information relating to computer programming
Providing Internet search engines with specific search options
Hiring of computer firmware
Software engineering
Installation of Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) software
Installation of Internet access software
Maintenance of websites
Installation of computer software
Hosting of transaction platforms on the internet
Hosting platforms on the Internet
Hosting of communication platforms on the internet
Programming of software for information platforms on the Internet
Science and technology services
IT services
Maintenance of software used in the field of e-commerce
Programming of software for e-commerce platforms
Hosting of e-commerce platforms on the Internet
Consultancy services relating to software used in the field of e-commerce
User authentication services using technology for e-commerce transactions
Research in the field of artificial intelligence technology
Technology consultation in the field of artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence consultancy
Platforms for artificial intelligence as software as a service [SaaS]
Software as a service [SaaS]
Platform as a service [PaaS]
Consulting services in the field of software as a service [SaaS]
Hosting services, software as a service, and rental of software