The trademark SnapSolve was filed by WhizSolve Pte. Ltd., a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Singapore (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 4, 2020, and received one opposition filed on July 29, 2020 by Snap Inc. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by KNPZ Rechtsanwälte – Klawitter Neben Plath Zintler – Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mbB and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued July 29, 2020
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
The Appeal with reference B R0954/2022-4 was Decision only on costs according to Article 49(1) EUTMR with decision issued on February 6, 2024 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 003126994 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on March 29, 2022 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Computer software
Educational computer software
Training software
Virtual classroom software
Computer and mobile software
Data communications software
Graphics software
Computer software to enhance the audio-visual capabilities of multimedia applications, namely, for the integration of text, audio, graphics, still images and moving pictures and machine learning
Augmented reality software for use in mobile devices for integrating electronic data with real world environments
Electronic publications, downloadable
Apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data
Educational instruments
Audio-visual teaching apparatus
Teaching and instructional apparatus and instruments
Recorded and downloadable media, blank digital or analogue recording and storage media
Calculating devices
Computers and computer peripheral devices
Application software
Application software for education
Computer software and software applications for taking, capturing, uploading, transmitting, processing, and displaying pictures, videos, and data
Downloadable educational materials
Downloadable electronic dictionary
Downloadable curriculum materials for teaching
Covers for mobile phones and smartphones
Cases for smartphones and mobile phones
Selfie sticks used as smartphone accessories
Holders adapted for smartphones
Mobile phones
Straps for smartphones
Tablet computers
Batteries
Battery chargers
USB charges (battery chargers)
USB cables
Earphones
Headphones
Headsets
Speakers
Protective films adapted for smartphones, mobile phones, or tablets
Accessories designed for smartphones, mobile phones or tablets
Magnets
Alarms
Sunglasses
Cases for glasses
Optical apparatus and instruments
Video screens
Teaching robots
Security surveillance robots
Humanoid robots with artificial intelligence
Cameras.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Teaching manuals
Instructional and teaching materials [except apparatus]
Educational materials for teaching purposes [except apparatus]
Instructional and teaching materials
Educational publications
Photographs
Stationery and educational supplies
Books and periodicals, magazine, printed matters, printed publications, printed time tables and brochures
Bookmarks
Composing frames [printing]
Drawing materials
Desk mats
Document holders
Marking pens [stationery]
Writing paper
Table napkins of paper
Paper
Pencils
Pictures
Stands for pens and pencils
Ink
Plastic sheets
Films and bags for wrapping and packaging.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Teaching and educational services
Educational services in the nature of coaching
Computer assisted education services
Publication of educational and teaching materials
Providing training, teaching and tutoring
Provision of online tutorials
Arranging and conducting of tutorials
Providing tutorial sessions in the field of mathematics
Providing information in the field of education
Publication of electronic books and journals on-line
Educational instruction services
Educational services
Training services
Tutoring services
Educational examinations
Entertainment services
Providing information and analysis in the field of education and entertainment
Presentation of videos online
Providing online electronic publications, music and videos (not downloadable)
Publication of calendars, graphics, photographs, videos, music and electronic publications
Electronic publication of information on a wide range of topics on-line
Publication of calendars of events
Entertainment and amusement information via internet online
Entertainment
Organization and presentation of shows, competitions, games, concerts and entertainment events
Arranging, organizing, conducting, and hosting education and social entertainment events
Arranging and conducting education conferences
Organization of exhibitions for cultural, educational, or entertainment purposes
Recording studio services
Teaching support services, namely scheduling, notifications and communication services
Non-downloadable games for educational use
Non-downloadable interactive multimedia computer game programs
Educational services, namely developing curriculum for teachers and educators
Photography, film and video production services
Teaching services relating to pedagogy techniques
Online library services, namely, providing electronic library services which feature newspapers, magazines, photographs, pictures and videos via an on-line computer network
Information, consultancy and advisory services relating to the aforesaid.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Computer services
Providing non-downloadable computer and mobile software
Hosting multimedia educational content
Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software for developing online educational materials
Product development consultancy for inventors in the field of education
Computer and software development systems
Design and development of computer hardware and software
Software as a service [SaaS] services featuring software for machine learning, deep learning and deep neural networks
Providing artificial intelligence computer programs on data networks
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Platform as a Service (PaaS) featuring computer software platforms
Software as a Service (SaaS) relating to hosting of multimedia educational content, game, or entertainment
Platform as a Service (PaaS) relating to hosting of multimedia educational content, game, or entertainment
Platform as a Service (PaaS) relating to hosting online interactive public calendars that allow multiple participants to share event schedules and facility reservations
Computer programming relating to the provision of online education, game, or entertainment
Information, consultancy and advisory services relating to the aforesaid.