The trademark ePlus was filed by EPlus inc., a U.S. corporation (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on November 18, 2019, and received undefined oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are undefined Oppositions claimed against trademark.
The first opposition filed on February 18, 2020 by INOVRETAIL on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by J. PEREIRA DA CRUZ, S.A. and its proceedings were handled in English The second opposition filed on February 12, 2020 by Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by LORENZ SEIDLER GOSSEL RECHTSANWÄLTE PATENTANWÄLTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB and its proceedings were handled in English
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
Deletion of the representative of the trademark registration was recorded on January 6, 2021. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on January 11, 2021. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on January 11, 2024.
The Opposition with reference B 003111914 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on March 30, 2023 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Software for information technology procurement services
Cloud network monitoring software
Cloud network monitoring software, namely, software to monitor cost optimisation
Cloud network monitoring software, namely, software to monitor use optimisation
Cloud network monitoring software, namely, software to monitor cloud security
Cloud network monitoring software, namely, software to monitor data protection
Collaboration software, namely, software enabling the sharing of workflows
Collaboration software, namely, software providing multi-access digital workspaces
Collaboration software, namely, software enabling multi-user legal compliance and privacy
None relating to SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) cards.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Arranging non-consumer finance
Arrangement of non-consumer loans
Arranging non-consumer lease-purchase loans
Financing of non-consumer loans against security.
The mark was filed in class 37 with following description of goods:
Installation and maintenance of hardware for computers and computer networks
Installation and maintenance of hardware for computers and computer networks installation for private, hybrid, and multi cloud computing networks
Installation and maintenance of hardware for computers and computer networks installation for private, hybrid, and multi cloud data storage
Maintenance and repair of data communication networks and information technology equipment
Maintenance and repair of data communication networks and information technology equipment for private, hybrid, and multi cloud computing networks
Maintenance and repair of data communication networks and information technology equipment for private, hybrid, and multi cloud data storage
On site project management relating to installation, repair and maintenance of equipment and parts thereof for information technology services
On site project management relating to installation, repair and maintenance of equipment and parts thereof for information technology services for private, hybrid, and multi cloud computing networks
On site project management relating to installation, repair and maintenance of equipment and parts thereof for information technology services for private, hybrid, and multi cloud data storage
None provided directly to consumers.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Provision of telecommunications connections for data centres
Providing access to databases
Rental of telecommunications apparatus and installations
None of the aforementioned relating to mobile phones and mobile phone services
Provision of telecommunications connections for data centres
Providing access to databases
Rental of telecommunications apparatus and installations
None relating to the provision of consumer mobile phone credit, SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) cards or pre-paid phone cards.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Training and educational courses in the field of information technology
Training services relating to computer systems
None relating to retail analytics.
The mark was filed in class 42 with Services of engineers and scientists who undertake evaluation, estimates, research and reports in the scientific and technological fields, including technological consultancy and none relating to retail analytics..