The trademark VIKEY was filed by VIKEY S.R.L., a corporation established under the laws of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on April 15, 2021, and received one opposition filed on April 25, 2021 by ekey biometric systems GmbH on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Burgstaller & Partner Rechtsanwälte and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued April 25, 2021
The application was filed in Italian, and Italian 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:
Computer hardware
Computer programs, downloadable
Igniting apparatus, electric, for igniting at a distance
Data processing apparatus
Computer memory devices
Computers
Telephone transmitters
Computer operating programs, recorded
Magnetic data media
Microprocessors
Computer peripheral devices
Computer software, recorded
Readers [data processing equipment]
Computer chipsets for use in transmitting data to and from a central processing unit
Electronic scanners
Input scanners
Rapid scan cameras
Bar code readers
Door opening and closing detecting sensors
Remote control apparatus for opening and closing doors
Padlocks, electronic
Smart padlocks
Electronic locks
Digital door locks
Smart door locks
Electronic door locks
Computer programs for the enabling of access or entrance control
Hardware for processing electronic payments to and from others
E-payment software
Mobile apps
Downloadable software applications
Data collection apparatus
Checking (supervision) apparatus and instruments
Electronic key cards
Access control devices
Home automation devices
Home automation software
Internet of Things [IoT] sensors
Internet of Things [IoT] gateways
Computer application software for use in implementing the Internet of Things [IoT]
None of the aforementioned products for use in biometric and fingerprint access solutions.
The mark was filed in class 43 with following description of goods:
Hotels, hostels and boarding houses, holiday and tourist accommodation
Providing temporary accommodation
Reception services for temporary accommodation [management of arrivals and departures]