The trademark LEVEL 20 was filed by WPEI Limited, a corporation established under the laws of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on April 5, 2020, and received one opposition filed on July 5, 2020 by ACP LEVEL, S.L. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by JOSE RAMON TRIGO, S.L. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued July 5, 2020
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on January 27, 2021. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on June 9, 2022. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on August 17, 2022. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on June 5, 2023. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on September 18, 2023.
The Appeal with reference B R0166/2024-1 was Application partially rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on July 31, 2024 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 003125646 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on November 20, 2023 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Business management
Business administration
Office functions
Administration of membership schemes
Analysis of market and business research data and statistics
Business analysis, research and information services
Business networking services
Business studies
Career networking services
Career information and advisory services (other than educational and training advice)
Collection of market and business research information, data and statistics
Market analysis, research and information services
Market studies
Marketing research
Online business networking services
Preparation of market and business analysis reports
Provision of market and business information via a web site
Advertising in relation to the private equity and venture capital industry
Business management in relation to the private equity and venture capital industry
Business administration in relation to the private equity and venture capital industry
Business networking services in relation to the private equity and venture capital industry
Business research, studies and analysis in relation to the private equity and venture capital industry
Business research, studies and analysis in relation to gender diversity
Business research, studies and analysis in relation to gender diversity in the private equity and venture capital industry
Business research, studies and analysis in relation to gender-specific characteristics of men and women
Business research, studies and analysis in relation to gender-specific characteristics of men and women in the private equity and venture capital industry
Business research, studies and analysis in relation to promotion and retention of women
Business research, studies and analysis in relation to promotion and retention of women in the private equity and venture capital industry
Career networking services for the private equity and venture capital industry
Career information and advisory services (other than educational and training advice) for the private equity and venture capital industry
Market research, studies and analysis for the private equity and venture capital industry
Market research, studies and analysis in relation to gender diversity
Market research, studies and analysis in relation to gender diversity in the private equity and venture capital industry
Market research, studies and analysis in relation to gender-specific characteristics of men and women
Market research, studies and analysis in relation to gender-specific characteristics of men and women in the private equity and venture capital industry
Market research, studies and analysis in relation to promotion and retention of women
Market research, studies and analysis in relation to promotion and retention of women in the private equity and venture capital industry
Marketing research in relation to the private equity and venture capital industry
Online business networking services for the private equity and venture capital industry
Preparation of market and business analysis reports for the private equity and venture capital industry
Preparation of market and business analysis reports in relation to gender diversity
Preparation of market and business analysis reports in relation to gender diversity in the private equity and venture capital industry
Preparation of market and business analysis reports in relation to gender-specific characteristics of men and women
Preparation of market and business analysis reports in relation to gender-specific characteristics of men and women in the private equity and venture capital industry
Preparation of market and business analysis reports in relation to promotion and retention of women
Preparation of market and business analysis reports in relation to promotion and retention of women in the private equity and venture capital industry
Providing business and market information via a web site for the private equity and venture capital industry
Information, advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Insurance
Financial affairs
Monetary affairs
Arranging charitable fundraising activities
Arranging charitable fundraising events
Charitable fund raising
Organisation of charitable collections
Providing information relating to charitable fundraising
Arranging business fundraising events and activities
Fundraising services
Fundraising
Insurance services in relation to the private equity and venture capital industry
Financial affairs in relation to the private equity and venture capital industry
Monetary affairs in relation to the private equity and venture capital industry
Arranging charitable fundraising activities in relation to the private equity and venture capital industry
Arranging charitable fundraising events in relation to the private equity and venture capital industry
Charitable fundraising from the private equity and venture capital industry
Fundraising services in relation to the private equity and venture capital industry
Organisation of charitable collections from the private equity and venture capital industry
Providing information relating to charitable fundraising in relation to the private equity and venture capital industry
Arranging sponsorship from the private equity and venture capital industry
Fundraising services in relation to improving gender diversity
Fundraising services in relation to improving gender diversity in the private equity and venture capital industry
Fundraising services in relation to facilitating professional and career networking events and activities
Fundraising services in relation to facilitating professional and career networking events and activities in the private equity and venture capital industry
Arranging charitable fundraising activities to facilitate the building of professional networks for women in the industry
Arranging charitable fundraising events to facilitate the building of professional networks for women in the industry
Information, advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Education
Providing of training
Entertainment
Sporting and cultural activities
Arranging and conducting of conferences, congresses, colloquiums, seminars, tutorials, workshops and presentations for educational purposes
Arranging and conducting of educational events
Arranging and conducting of educational discussion groups, not on-line
Arranging and conducting of educational discussion groups, on-line
Arranging and conducting of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes
Arranging and conducting of networking events
Business mentoring services
Career information and advisory services (education or training advice)
Educational services
Online educational services
Online training
Preparation and provision of educational courses
Preparation and provision of training courses for young people in preparation for careers
Preparation, dissemination and publication of educational materials
Provision of electronic publications, not downloadable
Provision of online information relating to career development
Arranging and conducting of conferences, congresses, colloquiums, seminars, tutorials, workshops and presentations for educational purposes in relation to gender diversity
Arranging and conducting of conferences, congresses, colloquiums, seminars, tutorials, workshops and presentations for educational purposes in relation to gender diversity in the private equity and venture capital industry
Arranging and conducting of conferences, congresses, colloquiums, seminars, tutorials, workshops and presentations for educational purposes in relation to promotion and retention of women
Arranging and conducting of conferences, congresses, colloquiums, seminars, tutorials, workshops and presentations for educational purposes in relation to promotion and retention of women in the private equity and venture capital industry
Arranging and conducting of conferences, congresses, colloquiums, seminars, tutorials, workshops and presentations for educational purposes in relation to career and professional development
Arranging and conducting of conferences, congresses, colloquiums, seminars, tutorials, workshops and presentations for educational purposes in relation to career and professional development in the private equity and venture capital industry
Arranging and conducting of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes in relation to gender diversity
Arranging and conducting of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes in relation to gender diversity in the private equity and venture capital industry
Arranging and conducting of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes in relation to promotion and retention of women
Arranging and conducting of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes in relation to promotion and retention of women in the private equity and venture capital industry
Arranging and conducting of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes in relation to career and professional development
Arranging and conducting of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes in relation to career and professional development in the private equity and venture capital industry
Business and academic mentoring of young people in their final years of school, undergraduates, business school graduates and young professionals who are considering a career in the private equity and venture capital industry
Business mentoring and career advisory services relating to the private equity and venture capital industry
Educational and training services, provided in-person and online, in relation to gender diversity
Educational and training services, provided in-person and online, in relation to gender diversity in the private equity and venture capital industry
Educational and training services, provided in-person and online, in relation to career and professional development
Educational and training services, provided in-person and online, in relation to career and professional development in the private equity and venture capital industry
Electronic publications, non-downloadable, in relation to gender diversity
Electronic publications, non-downloadable, in relation to gender diversity in the private equity and venture capital industry
Electronic publications, non-downloadable, in relation to professional and career development skills
Electronic publications, non-downloadable, in relation to professional and career development skills in the private equity and venture capital industry
Facilitating training courses, events and workshops for young professionals for developing their negotiation, professional and career development skills
Preparation and publication of educational materials in relation to professional and career development skills
Preparation and publication of educational materials in relation to professional and career development skills in the private equity and venture capital industry
Information, advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid.