009682683

BlackSOA

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January 24, 2011

Trademark Summary

The trademark BlackSOA was filed by Rune Piselli, a national of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on January 31, 2011, and received one opposition filed on April 27, 2011 by Black Card LLC on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Dehns and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued April 27, 2011

The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Italian was selected as the second language).

Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on April 11, 2012.

The Opposition with reference B 001838120 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) CTMR with decision issued on August 5, 2012 by the EUIPO.

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Goods And Services

• The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
  
  1. Application software
  2. Communication software
  3. Compiler software
  4. Communications processing computer software
  5. Computer application software for mobile phones
  6. Computer e-commerce software
  7. Computer operating system software
  8. Computer programs [downloadable software]
  9. Computer programs and software
  10. Computer software
  11. Computer software [programmes]
  12. Computer software development tools
  13. Computer software downloaded from the internet
  14. Computer software for accounting systems
  15. Computer software for analysing name files
  16. Computer software for application and database integration
  17. Computer software for authorising access to data bases
  18. Add-on circuit boards for connecting computers to networking software
  19. Boxes adapted for storing computer software disks
  20. Boxes adapted for transporting computer software disks
  21. Cards encoded to access computer software
  22. Cartridges [software]for use with computers
  23. Children's educational software
  24. Cleaning discs for computer software
  25. Computer game software
  26. Computer games entertainment software
  27. Computer games programmes [software]
  28. Computer games programmes downloaded via the internet [software]
  29. Computer games programmes for simulating financial securities trading [software]
  30. Computer games programs [software]
  31. Computer games programs downloaded via the internet [software]
  32. Computer games programs recorded on tapes [software]
  33. Computer games software
  34. Computer graphics software
  35. Computer hardware for use in computer-assisted software engineering
  36. Computer interface software
  37. Computer programs recorded on data media (software) designed for use in construction and automated manufacturing (cad/cam)
  38. Computer search engine software
  39. Computer software adapted for use in the operation of computers
  40. Computer software and computer hardware, all for producing video effects
  41. Computer software being algorithms for preparing invoices for shipping
  42. Computer software being algorithms for preparing quotations for shipping
  43. Computer software being information databases for preparing invoices for shipping
  44. Computer software being information databases for preparing quotations for shipping
  45. Computer software concerned with children's education
  46. Computer software designed to enable smart cards to interact with terminals and readers
  47. Computer software designed to estimate costs
  48. Computer software designed to estimate resource requirements
  49. Computer software downloadable from global computer information networks
  50. Computer software for accessing information directories that may be downloaded from the global computer network
  51. Computer software for analysing address files
  52. Computer software for analysing market information
  53. Computer software for analysing name and address files
  54. Computer software for assisting in the design of sports equipment
  55. Computer software for audibly controlling a computer and the operation thereof
  56. Computer software for biometric systems for the identification and authentication of persons
  57. Computer software for business purposes
  58. Computer software for cell control
  59. Computer software for communicating purposes between microcomputers
  60. Computer software for communicating with users of hand-held computers
  61. Computer software for communication between computer processes
  62. Computer software for communication between computers over a local network
  63. Computer software for computer aided software engineering
  64. Computer software for controlling and managing access server applications
  65. Computer software for controlling self-service terminals
  66. Computer software for creating dynamic websites
  67. Computer software for creating searchable databases of information and data
  68. Computer software for database management
  69. Computer software for document management
  70. Computer software for encryption
  71. Computer software for generation of typefaces and fonts
  72. Computer software for inter-network accounting in the telecommunications field
  73. Computer software for interpreting fingerprints or palm prints
  74. Computer software for organizing and viewing digital images and photographs
  75. Computer software for processing address files
  76. Computer software for processing market information
  77. Computer software for processing name and address files
  78. Computer software for processing name files
  79. Computer software for producing financial models
  80. Computer software for scanning images and documents
  81. Computer software for the analysis of defects by means of eddy current
  82. Computer software for the analysis of defects in structures
  83. Computer software for time control
  84. Computer software for use in computer access control
  85. Computer software for use in medical decision support systems
  86. Computer software for use in migrating between different computer network operating systems
  87. Computer software for use in programming facsimile machines
  88. Computer software for use in relation to digital animation and special effects of images
  89. Computer software for use in remote meter monitoring
  90. Computer software for use in remote meter reading
  91. Computer software for wireless content delivery
  92. Computer software in the field of electronic publishing
  93. Computer software packages
  94. Computer software platforms
  95. Computer software programmes for use in professional development and education
  96. Computer software programs
  97. Computer software programs for database management
  98. Computer software programs for spreadsheet management
  99. Computer software relating to encryption of data, signals, images and sound
  100. Computer software relating to financial history
  101. Computer software relating to secure transmission and receipt of data, signals, images and sound
  102. Computer software relating to the handling of financial transactions
  103. Computer software that assists computers in deploying parallel applications and performing parallel computations
  104. Computer software that permits games to be played
  105. Computer software to automate data warehousing
  106. Computer software to control and improve computer and audio equipment sound quality
  107. Computer software to enable searching of data
  108. Computer software to enable the searching of data
  109. Computer software to enable the transmission of photographs to mobile telephones
  110. Computer software to enhance the audio-visual capabilities of multimedia applications
  111. Computer software to enhance the audio-visual capabilities of multimedia applications, namely, for the integration of text, audio, graphics, still images and moving pictures
  112. Computer software, recorded
  113. Computer telephony software
  114. Control segment integration software
  115. Controlling software for computer printers
  116. Credit screening software
  117. Data carriers for computers having software recorded thereon
  118. Data communications software
  119. Data compression software
  120. Data processing software
  121. Data processing software for graphic representations
  122. Data processing software for the definition of tables
  123. Data processing software for word processing
  124. Decoder software
  125. Desktop publishing software
  126. Digital telephone platforms and software
  127. Education software
  128. Electronic game software
  129. Factory automation software
  130. Financial management software
  131. Games (cartridges for computer- ) [software]
  132. Games (cartridges for video- ) [software]
  133. Games software
  134. Games software for use with computers
  135. Graphical user interface software
  136. Industrial computer software programs
  137. Industrial controls incorporating software
  138. Industrial process control software
  139. Integrated software packages for use in the automation of laboratories
  140. Interactive computer software
  141. Interactive entertainment software for use with computers
  142. Interactive entertainment software for use with personal computers
  143. Interactive video software
  144. Interface software
  145. Lan [local area network]operating software
  146. Magnetic cards being computer software
  147. Magnetic platforms for software
  148. Magnetic supports for software
  149. Magnetic tapes for memorising software programs
  150. Microwave engineering design software
  151. Multimedia software recorded on cd-rom
  152. Music-composition software
  153. Network access server operating software
  154. Network management computer software
  155. Network management software
  156. Operating and user instructions stored in digital form for computers and computer software on floppy disks or cd-rom
  157. Operating and user instructions stored in digital form for computers and computer software, in particular on floppy disks or cd-rom
  158. Operating computer software for main frame computers
  159. Operating software
  160. Packaged software
  161. Personal computer application software for document control systems
  162. Personal computer application software for managing document control systems
  163. Personal computers incorporating dietary aid computer software
  164. Pre-recorded software
  165. Printer spooler software
  166. Process controlling software
  167. Programmed video games [software]
  168. Programmed video games contained on cartridges [software]
  169. Programs (computer -) [downloadable software]
  170. Programs (computer-) [downloadable software]
  171. Recorded computer software
  172. Satellite imagery photo-interpretation software
  173. Simulation software for use in digital computers
  174. Software
  175. Software (computer -), recorded
  176. Software (computer- ) [recorded]
  177. Software [machine readable]for computer assisted title insertion
  178. Software [machine readable]for computer graphic applications
  179. Software [machine readable]for keeping records of cable layouts
  180. Software [machine readable]for manipulating biomedical geometry data
  181. Software [machine readable]for payroll management
  182. Software [machine readable]for personal financial analysis
  183. Software [machine readable]for preparing biomedical geometry data
  184. Software [machine readable]for processing biomedical geometry data
  185. Software [machine readable]for programming forms for laser printers
  186. Software [machine readable]for use in computer graphics
  187. Software [machine readable]for use in factory floor management
  188. Software [machine readable]for use with computers
  189. Software [machine readable]programmes
  190. Software [machine readable]programmes for the control of telephone calls
  191. Software drivers
  192. Software for card readers
  193. Software for commerce over a global communications network
  194. Software for conducting general meetings
  195. Software for debt recovery
  196. Software for dosimetry purposes in the field of radiotherapy
  197. Software for ensuring the security of electronic mail
  198. Software for facilitating secure credit card transactions
  199. Software for interactive television
  200. Software for online messaging
  201. Software for optical character recognition
  202. Software for processing images, graphics and text
  203. Software for the operational management of portable magnetic and electronic cards
  204. Software linking digitised video and audio media to a global computer information network
  205. Software programmable microprocessors
  206. Software programmes for video games
  207. Software programs for video games
  208. Software to control and improve audio equipment sound quality
  209. Software to control building environmental, access and security systems
  210. Table representation software
  211. Typeface font computer software
  212. Upi [universal peripheral interface]software
  213. Usb [universal serial bus]operating software
  214. Video game software
  215. Video games on disc [computer software]
  216. Video games on tape [computer software]
  217. Video games programs [computer software]
  218. Video games software
  219. Virtual reality game software
  220. Virtual reality software
  221. Vpn [virtual private network]operating software
  222. Wan [wide area network]operating software
  223. Web site development software.
• The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
  
  1. Advisory services in the field of product development and quality improvement of software
  2. Advisory services relating to computer software
  3. Advisory services relating to computer software design
  4. Advisory services relating to computer software used for graphics
  5. Advisory services relating to computer software used for printing
  6. Advisory services relating to computer software used for publishing
  7. Advisory services relating to man-machine interfaces for computer software
  8. Advisory services relating to the acquisition of computer software
  9. Advisory services relating to the rental of computers or computer software
  10. Advisory services relating to the use of computer software
  11. Application service provider [asp], namely, hosting computer software applications of others
  12. Calibration services relating to computer software
  13. Computer and computer software rental
  14. Computer and software consultancy services
  15. Computer hardware and software consultancy
  16. Computer hardware and software consultancy services
  17. Computer hardware and software consulting services
  18. Computer hardware, software and program design
  19. Computer hardware, software and programme design
  20. Computer programming and software design
  21. Computer rental and updating of computer software
  22. Computer software (design of -)
  23. Computer software (installation of -)
  24. Computer software (installation of-)
  25. Computer software (maintenance of -)
  26. Computer software (maintenance of-)
  27. Computer software (rental of -)
  28. Computer software (updating of -)
  29. Computer software (updating of-)
  30. Computer software advisory services
  31. Computer software and network design services
  32. Computer software consultancy
  33. Computer software consultancy services
  34. Computer software consultation
  35. Computer software consulting
  36. Computer software consulting services
  37. Computer software design
  38. Computer software design and computer network design
  39. Computer software design and development
  40. Computer software design for others
  41. Computer software design services
  42. Computer software design, computer programming, or maintenance of computer software
  43. Computer software development
  44. Computer software development for others
  45. Computer software engineering
  46. Computer software installation and maintenance
  47. Computer software integration
  48. Computer software maintenance
  49. Computer software maintenance services
  50. Computer software programming services
  51. Computer software rental
  52. Computer software rental services
  53. Computer software research
  54. Computer software technical support services
  55. Conducting feasibility studies relating to computer software
  56. Configuration of computer software
  57. Consultancy (computer software -)
  58. Consultancy and advice on computer software and hardware
  59. Consultancy in the field of computer hardware and computer software
  60. Consultancy in the field of computer software
  61. Consultancy in the field of software design
  62. Consultancy relating to computer software
  63. Consultancy services relating to computer networks using mixed software environments
  64. Consultation services relating to computer software
  65. Consulting services relating to computer software
  66. Creation, maintenance and adaptation of software
  67. Custom design of software packages
  68. Customization of computer hardware and software
  69. Debugging computer software for others
  70. Design and development of computer game software and virtual reality software
  71. Design and development of computer hardware and software
  72. Design and development of computer software
  73. Design and development of software and hardware for audio and video operators
  74. Design and development of software and hardware for compression and decompression of multimedia contents
  75. Design and development of software and hardware for data and multimedia content conversion from and to different protocols
  76. Design and development of software and hardware for digital signal processing
  77. Design and development of software and hardware for multimedia data storing and recalling
  78. Design and development of software and hardware for processing and distribution of multimedia contents
  79. Design of computer hardware and software
  80. Design of computer programs and software relating to aircraft
  81. Design of computer software
  82. Design of graphic software systems
  83. Design of home pages, computer software and web sites
  84. Design of software
  85. Design services relating to computer software
  86. Design, development and implementation of software
  87. Design, drawing and commissioned writing of computer software
  88. Design, maintenance and up-dating of computer software
  89. Design, maintenance and updating of computer software
  90. Design, maintenance, development and updating of computer software
  91. Design, maintenance, rental and updating of computer software
  92. Design, updating and maintenance of computer software
  93. Design, updating and rental of computer software
  94. Design, upgrading and rental of computer software
  95. Designing computer software for controlling self-service terminals
  96. Developing and updating computer software
  97. Developing computer software
  98. Developing computer software for others
  99. Developing of driver and operating system software
  100. Development of computer programs recorded on data media (software) designed for use in construction and automated manufacturing (cad/cam)
  101. Development of computer software
  102. Development of computer software application solutions
  103. Development of interactive multimedia software
  104. Development of software
  105. Development of software for secure network operations
  106. Development of software solutions for internet providers and internet users
  107. Development, updating and maintenance of software and data bases
  108. Diagnosis of faults in computer software
  109. Feasibility study services relating to computer software
  110. Hire of computer software
  111. Hiring of computer software
  112. Image processing software design
  113. Installation and customisation of computer applications software
  114. Installation and maintenance of computer software
  115. Installation and maintenance services for software
  116. Installation of computer software
  117. Installation of software
  118. Installation, maintenance and repair of computer software
  119. Installation, maintenance and updating of computer software
  120. Installation, maintenance, repair and servicing of computer software
  121. Installation, repair and maintenance of computer software
  122. Installation, setting up and maintenance of computer software
  123. Installation, updating and maintenance of computer software
  124. Leasing of computer software
  125. Leasing of computer software for reading a data base of price quotes
  126. Leasing of computer software for reading a data stream
  127. Leasing of computer software relating to price quotes
  128. Maintenance and repair of software
  129. Maintenance and updating of computer software
  130. Maintenance and upgrading of computer software
  131. Maintenance of and updating of computer software
  132. Maintenance of computer software
  133. Maintenance of computer software relating to computer security and prevention of computer risks
  134. Maintenance of computer software used for operating filling apparatus and machines
  135. Maintenance of software for internet access
  136. Professional advisory services relating to computer software
  137. Professional consultancy relating to computer software
  138. Programming of educational software
  139. Project studies relating to software
  140. Providing computer software that may be downloaded from a global computer network
  141. Providing information, advice and consultancy services in the field of computer software
  142. Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for preparing invoices over computer networks, intranets and the internet
  143. Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for preparing shipping documents over computer networks, intranets and the internet
  144. Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for shipment processing over computer networks, intranets and the internet
  145. Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for tracking freight over computer networks, intranets and the internet
  146. Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for tracking packages over computer networks, intranets and the internet
  147. Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for use in the creation and publication of on-line journals and blogs
  148. Providing temporary use of on-line, non-downloadable software for use in publishing and printing
  149. Quality control relating to computer software
  150. Rental of application software
  151. Rental of computer hardware and computer software
  152. Rental of computer hardware and software
  153. Rental of computer software
  154. Rental of computer software and programs
  155. Rental of computers and computer software
  156. Rental of computers and software
  157. Renting computer software
  158. Renting out hardware and software
  159. Repair (maintenance, updating) of software
  160. Repair of computer software
  161. Research and consultancy services relating to computer software
  162. Research and development of computer hardware and software
  163. Research and development of computer software
  164. Research, design and consultancy services relating to computer hardware and computer software
  165. Services for the design of computer software
  166. Services for the design of electronic data processing software
  167. Services for the leasing of computer software
  168. Services for the writing of computer software
  169. Software (rental of computer -)
  170. Software (rental of computer-)
  171. Software (updating of computer -)
  172. Software (updating of computer-)
  173. Software authoring
  174. Software consultancy services
  175. Software consulting services
  176. Software creation
  177. Software customisation services
  178. Software design
  179. Software design (computer -)
  180. Software design (computer-)
  181. Software design and development
  182. Software design for others
  183. Software development
  184. Software development services
  185. Software engineering
  186. Software installation
  187. Software maintenance services
  188. Software research
  189. Support and maintenance services for computer software
  190. Technical project studies in the field of computer hardware and software
  191. Troubleshooting of computer hardware and software problems
  192. Up-dating of computer software
  193. Updating and design of computer software
  194. Updating and maintenance of computer software
  195. Updating and maintenance of computer software and programs
  196. Updating and rental of software for data processing
  197. Updating and upgrading of computer software
  198. Updating of computer software
  199. Updating of computer software for others
  200. Updating of computer software relating to computer security and prevention of computer risks
  201. Upgrading of computer software
  202. Writing and updating computer software
  203. Writing of computer software.
• The mark was filed in class 45 with following description of goods:
  
  1. Computer software (licensing of -) [legal services]
  2. Computer software licensing
  3. Licensing of computer software
  4. Licensing of computer software [legal services]
  5. Licensing of software
  6. Management of copyright relating to computer software.