The trademark BG+ was filed by BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on July 30, 2020, and received one opposition filed on November 2, 2020 by Berkshire Grey, Inc. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by REDDIE & GROSE LLP and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued November 2, 2020
It was designated 'Basic Application' for International Application 1592088 at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments
Apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data
Recorded and downloadable media, computer software, Blank or analogue recording and storage media
Coin-operated mechanisms
Cash registers, calculating machines
Computers and computer peripherals
Electronic and electric apparatus and instruments for operating, controlling, simulating, virtualising, analysing and managing machines, devices and installations for fully or partially automated loading, unloading, sequencing, separation, sorting, temporary storage, storage, recovery, transportation, distribution, assembly and/or packaging of goods of all kinds
Software and hardware for operating, controlling, simulating, virtualising, analysing and managing machines, devices and installations for fully or partially automated loading, unloading, sequencing, separation, sorting, temporary storage, storage, retrieval, transportation, distribution, assembly and/or packaging of all kinds of piece goods
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
Software for customer relationship management
Project management software
Computer software for application and database integration
Cloud computing software
Cloud network monitoring software
Computer software for artificial intelligence
Augmented reality software
Optimisation software
Simulation software
Software for robotic process automation
Blockchain software
Computer e-commerce software
Big data management software
Document management software
Computer software for use in implementing the Internet of Things
Product lifecycle management software
Predictive maintenance software
Cloud servers
Computer software for information, checking, operative, administrative, business, embedded and management systems
Business performance management (BPM) software
Business performance management (BPM) software
Computer software for chain management
Enterprise content management software
Internet of Things [IoT] gateways
Computer hardware modules for use in internet of things electronic devices
Computer hardware modules for use in internet of things electronic devices
None of the aforesaid goods intended for or relating to clearing services, banking services, electronic money transfer services and the verification/identification of electronic signatures.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto
Industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design
Quality control and authentication services
Designing, programming, implementation, maintenance and update of computer software and systems
IT services
Consultancy, support and engineering services relating to computer software, computer systems and information technology
Computer systems integration services
Design and development of computer hardware and computer software
Preparation of data processing programmes
Cloud computing
Cloud hosting provider services
Consultancy in the field of cloud computing networks and applications
Hosting of computer sites (websites)
Providing online, non-downloadable software
Providing software as a service
Computer services for the analysis of data
Computerized data storage services
Data security consultancy
Design and development of virtual reality software
Design and development of augmented reality software
Design and development of artificial intelligence software
Technical coordination
Technical simulation services
Research and engineering relating to the computerised automation of industrial processes and production processes
Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for retrieving, tracking, analysing, testing, measuring and managing data, customer data and customer interactions
None of the afore-mentioned services intended for or relating to clearing services, banking services, electronic funds transfer and verification/identification of electronic signatures.