The trademark application SkillMatch was filed by SkillMatch GmbH, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on July 22, 2024, and still open for oppositions.
The application was filed in German (English was selected as the second language).
The Refusal with reference B 018922557 was partially rejected according to Article 7(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on March 4, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Computer e-commerce software
Computer software to enable the provision of information via the Internet
Computer software to enable the provision of information via communications networks
Customer relation management [CRM] software
Software for operating an online shop
Software for commerce over a global communications network
Software for arranging online transactions
Web content management [WCM] software
Enterprise content management [ECM] software
Management information system [MIS] software
None of the aforesaid goods, in relation to the following fields: Seeking partners, Social introductions and Social networking.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Updating Internet pages
Consultancy relating to the creation of homepages and Internet pages
Web site design consultancy
Providing electronic storage space on the Internet
Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software development tools
Cloud hosting provider services
Computer programming and software design
Computer project management in the field of EDP
Design, maintenance, rental and updating of computer software
Constructing an internet platform for electronic commerce
Design, creation and programming of web pages
Hosting the computer sites (web sites) of others
Hosting of digital content
Hosting of interactive applications
Hosting web portals
Hosting of mobile applications
Hosting on-line web facilities for others
Hosting online web facilities for others for sharing online content
Hosting platforms on the Internet
Hosting web sites
Hosting services, software as a service, and rental of software
IT consultancy, advisory and information services
Maintenance of websites and hosting on-line web facilities for others
Planning, design, development and maintenance of online websites for third parties
Programming of educational software
Server administration
Technical services for the downloading of digital data
Technical services for the downloading of software
Technical support services relating to computer software and applications
Rental and maintenance of computer software
Administration of mail servers
Maintenance of websites
None of the aforesaid services, Relating to the following sectors: Seeking partners, Social meetings and Social networking.