The trademark application MASTERCARD SWITCHING SERVICES EUROPE was filed by Mastercard International Incorporated, a U.S. corporation (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on June 1, 2016, and still open for oppositions.
The application was filed in English (French was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Computer hardware and software platform for facilitating and administering payment, banking, credit card, debit card, payment card, automatic teller machine, stored value, electronic funds transfer, electronic payments, electronic processing and transmission of bill payment data, cash disbursement, transaction authentication, routing, authorization and settlement services, fraud detection and control, disaster recovery and encryption services
Scientific apparatus and instruments
Magnetic data carriers, recording discs
Mechanisms for coin operated apparatus
Cash registers
Data processing equipment
Computers, computer hardware, computer software and computer programs
Telecommunication and electrical apparatus and instruments, namely, apparatus for the registration, transmission and reproduction of data including sound and images
Accounting machines
Apparatus for registration, transmission, reproduction of data including sound and images
Magnetic recording supports
Apparatus for tracking, management and analysis of financial accounts via a global computer network
Computer hardware and software, in particular for the development, maintenance and use of local and wide area computer networks
Systems for reading memory cards and systems for reading data in memories including integrated circuit memories and banking card memories
Downloadable electronic publications
Printing apparatus including printing apparatus for data processing systems and financial transaction systems
Automatic tellers and cash machines for banking establishments
Encoders and decoders
Modems
Computer hardware and software for facilitating payment transactions by electronic means
Computer hardware and encryption software, encryption keys, digital certificates, digital signatures, software for secure data storage and retrieval and transmission of confidential customer information used by individuals, banking and financial institutions
Magnetic encoded cards and card containing an integrated circuit chip (smart cards)
Security encoded cards
Cards encoded with security features for authentication purposes
Cards encoded with security features for identification purposes
Hologram impregnated cards
Charge cards, bank cards, credit cards, debit cards, chip cards, stored value cards, electronic data carrier cards, payment cards and payment cards all encoded
Banking cards including printed banking cards and banking cards using magnetic memories and integrated circuit memories
Card readers
Magnetic coded card readers, electronic data carrier cards, magnetic coded card readers, electronic data carrier card readers, electronic encryption units, computer hardware, computer terminals, computer software for use in the financial services, banking and telecommunications industries
Computer software designed to enable smart cards to interact with terminals and readers
Computer chips embedded in telephones and other communication devices
Telecommunications equipment
Point of sale transaction terminals and computer software for transmitting, displaying and storing transaction, identification and financial information for use in the financial services, banking and telecommunications industries
Radio frequency identification devices (transponders)
Electronic verification apparatus for verifying authentication of charge cards, bank cards, credit cards, debit cards and payment cards
Cash dispensing machines
Computer peripheral devices and electronic goods, namely calculating machines, pocket planners, personal digital assistants (PDAs) and alarms
Parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Business management and advisory services
Business services
Marketing consulting services
Market research services
Tracking, analyzing, forecasting and reporting cardholder purchase behavior
Promoting the sale of the goods and services of others by means of rewards and incentives generated in connection with the use of credit, debit and payment cards
Administration of loyalty and rewards programs
Advertising
Business administration
Office functions
Commercial, industrial and business management assistance
Business appraisals
Advisory services for business management
Marketing studies
Statistical information (business)
Preparation of statements of accounts
Book-keeping
Business research
Public relations
Publication of publicity texts
Issuing of publicity leaflets
Computer database management
Information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Financial services
Electronic payment services
Financial services, namely banking, credit card services, debit card services, charge card services, pre-paid card services offered through cards with stored value, electronic credit and debit transactions, bill payment and presentment services
Financial services, namely consolidated dispute processing, data repository and client profile information services, and related switching, gateway, settlement/reconciliation, and funds movement services in the field of payment cards, electronic payment processing services
Financial services, namely payment transaction authentication and verification services, value exchange services, namely, secure electronic cash transactions and electronic cash transmissions, over public computer networks to facilitate electronic commerce
Financial services, namely electronic funds transfer, providing financial information, namely credit and debit card data and reports, financial records management, electronic funds transfer and currency exchange services, financial assessment and risk management services for others in the field of consumer credit
Financial information rendered by computer by means of a secure information computer network and advisory services regarding all of the foregoing services
The provision of financial services for the support of retail services provided through mobile telecommunications means, namely, payment services through wireless devices
The provision of financial services for the support of retail services provided on-line, through electronic networks
Financial analysis and consultation
Insurance services
Financial affairs, monetary affairs
Financial services
Banking and credit services
Providing credit card, debit card, charge card and stored value prepaid card services
Credit card, debit card, charge card, pre-paid card and stored value card services
Cheque verification and cheque cashing services
Automated teller machine services
Processing of financial transactions both on-line via a computer database or via telecommunications and at point of sale
Processing services for financial transactions by card holders via automatic teller machines
The provision of balance details, deposits and withdrawals of money to card holders via automatic teller machines
Financial settlement and financial authorisation services in connection with the processing of financial payment transactions
Travel insurance services
Issuing and redemption of travellers cheques and travel vouchers
Financial authentication services
Payer authentication services
Verification of financial information
Maintenance of financial records
Electronic funds transfer and currency exchange services
Remote payment services
Stored value electronic purse services, providing electronic funds and currency transfer services, electronic payments services, prepaid telephone calling card services, cash disbursement services, and transaction authorisation and settlement services
Provision of debit and credit services by means of radio frequency identification devices (transponders)
Provision of debit and credit services by means of communication and telecommunication devices
Cheque verification services
Issuing and redemption services all relating to travellers cheques and travel vouchers
The provision of financial services for the support of retail services provided through mobile telecommunications means, including payment services through wireless devices
Processing of credit and debit transactions by telephone and telecommunication link
The provision of financial services for the support of retail services provided on-line, through networks or other electronic means using electronically digitised information
Value exchange services, namely, the secure exchange of value, including electronic cash, over computer networks accessible by means of smartcards
Bill payment services provided through a website
On-line banking
Financial services provided over the telephone and by means of a global computer network or the Internet
Provision of financial services by means of a global computer network or the Internet
Real estate services
Real estate property services
Real estate valuations
Real estate investment management
Real estate investment services
Real estate insurance services
Insurance for property owners
Insurance services relating to property
Real estate financing
Real estate brokerage
Real estate appraisals
Real estate agency services
Evaluation of real estate
Real estate administration
Administration of financial affairs relating to real estate
Provision of real estate loans
Financing services relating to real estate development
Financial brokerage services for real estate
Financial services relating to real estate property and buildings
Financial services for the purchase of real estate
Arranging of loan agreements secured on real estate
Arranging of shared ownership of real estate
Arranging the provision of finance for real estate purchase
Assisting in the acquisition of and interests in real estate
Capital investment in real estate
Commercial property investment services
Financial services relating to the acquisition of property
Financial services relating to the sale of property
Financial valuation of freehold property
Financial valuation of leasehold property
Arranging letting of real estate
Arranging of leases of real estate
Leasing of property
Leasing of real estate property
Leasing of freehold property
Estate management services relating to transactions in real property
Valuation of property
Property portfolio management
Management of property
Advisory services relating to real estate ownership
Advisory services relating to real estate valuations
Corporate real estate advisory services
Computerised information services relating to real estate
Consultation services relating to real estate
Provision of information relating to real estate property
Provision of information relating to the property market
Research services relating to real estate acquisition
Research services relating to real estate selection
Services for the provision or display of information from a computer-stored data bank or via the Internet in the field of financial services
Information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Telecommunication services
Internet based telecommunication services
Data communication services
Electrical data transmission over a global remote data processing network, including the Internet
Services for the transmission of information from a computer-stored data bank or via the Internet in the field of financial services
Transmission of data through the use of electronic image processing by telephone link
Electronic mail, message sending and receiving services
Broadcasting services
Providing multi-user access to a secure computerised information network for the transfer and dissemination of a range of information in the field of financial services
Leasing access time to a computer database
Dissemination of financial information via the Internet and other computer networks
Dissemination of financial information via a global computer network
Dissemination of information over a global computer network in the fields of computer software, computer hardware, financial computer networks and local area networks
Information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Entertainment and education services
Provision of electronic publications (not downloadable)
Providing on-line electronic publications
Publication of electronic books and journals on-line
Providing publications from a global computer network or the Internet which may be browsed
Information relating to education and entertainment services
Arranging and conducting of conferences, seminars, exhibitions and symposiums, training courses, lectures
Information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto
Industrial analysis and research services
Design and development of computer hardware and software
Computer hardware and software consulting services
Software services
Software as a service (SaaS)
Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for comparing and customizing benefits solutions and enhancements on credit and debit card programs
Computer programming
Support and consultation services for managing computer systems, databases and applications
Graphic design for the compilation of web pages on the internet
Information relating to computer hardware or software provided on-line from a global computer network or the internet
Creating and maintaining web-sites
Hosting the web-sites of others
Creation of web pages
The design, creation and hosting of merchant websites
The designing, creation and hosting of bill payment websites
Computer and Internet related services namely, providing on-line electronic databases via a global computer network in the field of identity authentication and verification
Data encryption and decryption of financial information
Technical consultation services in the fields of computer programming, financial computer networks, data processing, secure communications, data encryption and decryption and local area network security
Information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all the aforesaid services.