The trademark FIS was filed by FIS Informationssysteme und Consulting GmbH, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 24, 2022, and received one opposition filed on November 24, 2022 by Fidelity Information Services, LLC on (a) Art. 8(4), (b) Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Abion Ireland Limited and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued November 24, 2022
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:
Data storage devices and media
Data storage media
Data storage discs
Data compact discs
Computer discs
Data carriers for computers having software recorded thereon
Computer tapes
Phonograph records
Digital recordings
Digital recording media
Digital storage media
Electronic data carriers
Electronic magnetic recording media
Electronic memories
Electronic memory units
Electronic storage media
Flash memory cards
Flash memory
Interactive compact discs and CD-ROMs
Magnetic hard discs
Optical data media
Optical data carriers bearing recorded software
Optical discs
Optical memories
Optical cards
Scanners [data processing equipment]
Electronic card readers
Electronic data processing equipment
Apparatus and instruments for reproducing of data
Data processing apparatus
Data processing equipment
Peripheral devices for data reproduction
Card reading equipment
Readers [data processing equipment]
Magnetic coded card readers
Optical disc players
Secure digital (SD) card readers
Smart card readers
Storage apparatus for computer programs
Flash card readers
Memory card readers
Computer hardware
Cloud servers
Access control systems (Automatic -).
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Training, education
Exhibition services for educational purposes
Arranging of seminars relating to business
Arranging and conducting of conventions
Arranging and conducting of lectures
Arranging and conducting of conferences
Arranging and conducting of congresses
Arranging and conducting of seminars
Arrangement of conferences for educational purposes
Arrangement of conferences for educational purposes
Arranging of conferences
Arranging of conferences relating to business
Arranging of seminars relating to trade
Arranging of seminars relating to trade
Arranging, conducting and organisation of workshops
Organisation of seminars
Arranging and conducting conferences and seminars
Education services relating to computers
Education in the field of computing
Provision of instruction relating to computer programming
Training services in the field of computer software development
Training services relating to the use of information technology
Instruction in the maintenance of computers
Education services relating to the application of computer software
Training in the development of computer programs
Provision of instruction relating to computer programming
Training in the development of software systems
Educational services relating to information technology
Instruction in the use of computers
Instruction in the use of computers
Training in the design of software systems
Provision of instruction relating to computer programming
Training relating to computer hardware
Training relating to computer techniques
Provision of instruction relating to computer programming
Provision of instruction relating to computer programming
Training services relating to computers
Education services relating to computer systems
Training in the operation of computer memories
Training services concerned with the use of computer software
Training in the operation of software systems
Provision of instruction relating to computer programming
Instruction in the maintenance of computers
Training in computer programming
Training in the use and operation of data processors
Instruction in the use of computers
Provision of instruction relating to data processing
Provision of training courses
Conducting of educational courses relating to business
Provision of courses of instruction in the management of information technology
Training courses relating to computer hardware
Training courses relating to computer software
Personnel training
Providing online training seminars
Provision of training courses
Provision of training services for business
Services for the provision of training in the use of computers
Instructional services relating to data processing
Training in the operation of computer programs
Training relating to data processing techniques
Provision of training services for industry
Education in the field of data processing
Electronic data processing training
Workshops (Arranging and conducting of -) [training]
Arranging and conducting of training courses
Organisation of computer related training courses
Education services relating to computers
Training in the design of computer programs
Training services relating to the maintenance of computers
Workshops (Arranging and conducting of -) [training]
Distance learning services provided online
Providing of further training courses
Correspondence courses
Provision of computer related training courses
Conducting of educational courses
Providing online courses of instruction.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Updating of memory banks of computer systems
Updating websites for others
Data mining
Analytical services relating to computers
Internet security consultancy
Data security consultancy
Advisory and information services relating to computer peripherals
Provision of data centre facilities
Providing information about the design and development of computer software, systems and networks
Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software development tools
Operating search engines
Computer project management in the field of EDP
Computer diagnostic services
Computer services for the analysis of data
Computer system analysis
Data migration services
Data duplication and conversion services, data coding services
Computer design and programming services
Diagnosing computer hardware problems using software
Outsource service providers in the field of information technology
Computer network services
Computer analysis
Computer performance testing
Software development, programming and implementation
Development and testing of computing methods, algorithms and software
Development of computer based networks
Computer hardware development
Development of computers
Creation of computing platforms for third parties
Development of computer systems
Development of systems for the processing of data
Development of systems for the storage of data
Development of systems for the transmission of data
Design, creation and programming of web pages
Design and development of wireless data transmission apparatus, instruments and equipment
Computer system design and development
Design and development of systems for data input, output, processing, display and storage
Design and development of data storage systems
Design and development of data display systems
Design and development of computer peripherals
Development of data processing apparatus
Design and development of electronic database software
Design and development of data processing systems
Design of data storage systems
Preparation of computer programs for data processing
Troubleshooting of computer hardware and software problems
Remote server administration
Monitoring of computer systems by remote access
Research relating to data processing
Research in the field of data processing technology
Research in the field of artificial intelligence technology
Research in the field of information technology
Research relating to the computerised automation of industrial processes
Creating and maintaining websites for cellular phones
Hosting services, software as a service, and rental of software
IT consultancy, advisory and information services
Integration of computer systems and networks
IT project management
IT service management [ITSM]
IT security, protection and restoration
Planning, design, development and maintenance of online websites for third parties
Computer project management services
Design of computer machine and computer software for commercial analysis and reporting
Computer network configuration services
Server administration
Technical writing
Comparative analysis studies of the performance of computer systems
Rental of computer hardware and facilities
Administration of user rights in computer networks
Administration of mail servers
Maintenance of data processing software
Updating Internet pages
Updating of software for embedded devices
Updating and adapting of computer programs according to user requirements
Updating and maintenance of computer software and programs
Updating and upgrading of computer software
Maintenance and updating of computer software
Updating of computer programs for third parties
Updating of computer software relating to computer security and prevention of computer risks
Updating of computer software for others
Updating home pages for others
Updating of home pages for computer networks
Updating of software databases
Updating of software for data processing
Updating of software for communication systems
Analytical services relating to computer programmes
Commissioned writing of computer programs, software and code for the creation of web pages on the Internet
Computer software design and updating
Updating of computer software
Updating of smartphone software
Editing of computer programs
Website usability testing services
Advisory services in the field of product development and quality improvement of software
Consultancy in the field of software design
Web site design consultancy
Consultancy relating to the design and development of computer programs
Consultancy relating to the design and development of computer database programs
Application system testing consultancy
Consultancy relating to software design and development
Advice and development services relating to computer software
Advisory services relating to the use of computer software
Advisory services relating to computer software used for printing
Advisory services relating to computer software used for graphics
Advisory services relating to computer software used for publishing
Advisory services relating to man-machine interfaces for computer software
Advisory services relating to computer software design
Advisory services relating to computer programming
Consultancy services relating to computer programming
Consultancy relating to the design and development of computer software programs
Consultancy relating to the design of home pages and Internet sites
Consultancy relating to the creation and design of websites for e-commerce
Consultancy relating to the creation and design of websites
Design of computer databases
Consultancy relating to computer database programs
Providing information, advice and consultancy services in the field of computer software
Providing information about the design and development of computer hardware and software
Providing information about the design and development of computer software
Providing information in the field of computer software design
Providing information in the field of computer software development
Providing Internet search engines with specific search options
Provision of on-line support services for computer program users
Computer rental and updating of computer software
Computer code conversion for others
Updating of computer programs
Computer programming services for data warehousing
Computer programming and software design
Computer programming and maintenance of computer programs
Computer software design
Computer software development for others
Software design and development
Installation and maintenance of computer programs
Computer software programming services
Maintenance of computer programs
Software engineering
Design, maintenance and up-dating of computer software
Design, maintenance, rental and updating of computer software
Design and development of data retrieval software
Design and development of driver software
Design and development of operating system software
Design and development of computer hardware and software
Design of operating system software
Design of computer hardware and software
Software design for others
Computer system design using agile development methods
Design of homepages and websites
Design of information systems relating to management
Smartphone software design
Design of software for embedded devices
Design of driver software
Design services for computer programs
Diagnosis of faults in computer software
Services for the writing of computer programs
Services for the writing of computer software
Services for the design of electronic data processing software
Website load testing services
Design of web pages
Computer programming for the internet
Conducting feasibility studies relating to computer software
Project studies relating to software
Development, updating and maintenance of software and database systems
Design, drawing and commissioned writing of computer software
Development of computer programs
Development, design and updating of home pages
Developing and updating computer software
Development and creation of computer programmes for data processing
Development and testing of software
Development and maintenance of computer database software
Development and maintenance of computer software
Development of computer software application solutions
Development of application software for delivery of multimedia content
Development of operating system software
Development of computer database software
Development of computer hardware and software
Developing computer programs for electronic cash register systems
Development of computer platforms
Software development
Development of computer software for logistics, supply chain management and e-business portals
Development of data bases
Development of data programs
Development of data processing programs by order of third parties
Constructing an internet platform for electronic commerce
Development of programmes for data processing
Development of software for multimedia data storing and recalling
Development of software for processing and distribution of multimedia contents
Development of software for compression and decompression of multimedia contents
Development of software for data and multimedia content conversion from and to different protocols
Development of software for communication systems
Development of software for Automated Business Process Discovery (ABPD)
Development of word processing software
Developing of driver and operating system software
Website development services
Design, development and programming of computer software
Design, development and implementation of software
Design, creation, hosting and maintenance of websites for others
Design and updating of home pages and web pages
Design and development of computer software for process control
Design and development of word processing software
Design and development of Internet security programs
Design and development of operating software for accessing and using a cloud computing network
Design and development of computer software for logistics, supply chain management and e-business portals
Design and development of software for database management
Design and development of computer software for supply chain management
Design and development of computer software for logistics
Design and development of operating software for computer networks and servers
Design and development of data output systems
Design and development of software for website development
Design and development of software for inventory management
Design and development of software for importing and managing data
Design and development of computer software architecture
Design and development of computer database programs
Design and development of data processing programs
Design and development of computer database software
Design and development of data processing software
Design and development of software in the field of mobile applications
Design and development of homepages and websites
Design and development of computer software for evaluation and calculation of data
Design and development of computer software for reading, transmitting and organising data
Design and development of single sign-on software
Design and development of virtual private network (VPN) operating software
Design and construction of homepages and websites
Creating and maintaining websites
Design of computer database software
Designing computer codes
Design and maintenance of computer sites for third parties
Design of information systems
Design of information systems relating to finance
Designing of data processing programmes
Web portal design
Design of word processing software
Design, maintenance, development and updating of computer software
Creation, updating and adapting of computer programs
Creating and updating of home pages for computer networks
Computer programming for others
Computer programming
Creating, maintaining and hosting the websites of others
Writing of programs for data processing
Writing and updating computer software
Creating and designing website-based indexes of information for others [information technology services]
Creating and maintaining customized web pages
Creating and maintaining web sites for others
Building and maintaining websites
Creation and maintenance of software for blogs
Creation of computer programmes for data processing
Writing of computer programs
Computer programming services for commercial analysis and reporting
Preparation of data processing programmes
Creating electronically stored web pages for online services and the internet
Creating programmes for data processing
Creation, maintenance and adaptation of software
Provision of information relating to computer programming
Troubleshooting of computer software problems
Debugging computer software for others
Professional advisory services relating to computer software
Professional consultancy services relating to computer programming
Provision of information relating to computer programs
Research in the field of computer programs and software
Creating, designing and maintaining web sites
Creating, maintaining, and modernizing computer software
Web site design and creation services
Design and creation of web sites for others
Design and creation of homepages and web pages
Creating of computer programs
Creating and designing web pages for others
Designing and implementing web sites for others
Designing and implementing network web pages for others
Design of home pages
Creating of home pages for computer networks
Internet web site design services
Designing websites for advertising purposes
Advisory and information services relating to computer software
Implementation of computer programs in networks
Installation, maintenance and updating of computer software
Installation, setting up and maintenance of computer software
Installation, maintenance, repair and servicing of computer software
Installation, repair and maintenance of computer software
Installation and actualisation of programs for data processing
Installation and customisation of computer applications software
Installation and maintenance of Internet access software
Installation and maintenance of database software
Installing computer programs
Installation of computer software
Installation of firmware
Installation of Internet access software
Installation of Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) software
Installing web pages on the internet for others
Installation, maintenance, updating and upgrading of computer software
Installation, maintenance and repair of software for computer systems
Installation, maintenance and updating of database software
Computer systems integration services
Design and writing of computer software
Design and maintenance of web sites for others
Design and creating web sites for others
Configuration of computer systems and networks
Configuration of computer firmware
Compilation of data-processing programs
Compilation of computer programs
Calibration services relating to computer software
Configuration of computer software
Homepage and webpage design
Computer website design
Design of software for multimedia data storing and recalling
Custom design of software packages
Modifying of computer programs
Customized design of computer software
Software customisation services
Maintenance of computer software relating to computer security and prevention of computer risks
Maintenance of data bases
Maintenance of computer records
Maintenance of software for communication systems
Maintenance of software used in the field of e-commerce
Maintenance of websites and hosting on-line web facilities for others
Programming of operating software for computer networks and servers
Programming of operating software for accessing and using a cloud computing network
Programming of computer software for reading, transmitting and organising data
Programming of software for online advertising
Programming of customized web pages
Programming of data processing programs
Programming of software for importing and managing data
Computer programming services for data processing
Programming of software for database management
Programming of software for Internet portals, chatrooms, chat lines and Internet forums
Programming of computer software for evaluation and calculation of data
Programming of computer animations
Programming of computers for the regulation of data between buyers and suppliers
Programming of computers for the printing of bar codes
Programming of data processing equipment
Computer programming for data processing and communication systems
Programming of multimedia applications
Programming of software for information platforms on the Internet
Programming of software for Internet platforms
Programming of software for e-commerce platforms
Programming of EDP software
Programming of web pages
Testing of computer programs
Research, development, design and upgrading of computer software
Repair of damaged computer programs
Repair of computer software
Repair of software [maintenance, updating]
Writing of computer code
Writing of computer software
Writing of control programs
Software engineering services for data processing
Software development in the framework of software publishing
Software engineering services for data processing programs
Software creation
Technical consultancy services relating to computer programming
Computer software technical support services
Technological advisory services relating to computer programs
Testing of computer software
Support and maintenance services for computer software
Upgrading of computer software
Rental and maintenance of computer software
Hiring of computer firmware
Managing the web sites of others
Maintenance and updating of software for communication systems
Maintenance of computer software
Maintenance and repair of software
Maintenance and upgrading of computer software
Maintenance of websites
Website development for others
Website design
Compilation of web pages for the Internet
Advisory and consultancy services relating to the design and development of computer hardware
Advisory and information services relating to the design and development of computer hardware
Advisory and information services relating to the design and development of computer peripherals
Consultancy in the design and development of computer hardware
Advice relating to the design of computer hardware
Development of hardware for multimedia data storing and recalling
Development of computer peripherals
Design and development of computer hardware
Design and development of computer hardware architecture
Design of computer hardware for the manufacturing industries
Design of hardware for processing and distribution of multimedia contents
Testing of computer hardware
Design of hardware for compression and decompression of multimedia contents
Design of hardware for multimedia data storing and recalling
Design of hardware for data and multimedia content conversion from and to different protocols
Access Control as a Service (ACaaS)
Consulting services in the field of software as a service [SaaS]
Consultancy and information services relating to software rental
Advisory services relating to the rental of computers or computer software
Consulting in the field of cloud computing networks and applications
Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for word processing
Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable operating software for accessing and using a cloud computing network
Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software applications accessible via a web site
Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable operating software for computer networks and servers
Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software to enable sharing of multimedia content and comments among users
Providing temporary use of non-downloadable business software
Providing temporary use of web-based software
Providing temporary use of web-based applications
Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software
Providing temporary use of non-downloadable interactive entertainment software
Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for database management
Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable computer software for use in broadcast monitoring applications
Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for web site development
Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for importing and managing data
Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for inventory management
Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable single sign-on software
Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software for analyzing financial data and generating reports
Providing or rental of electronic memory space on the Internet
Providing artificial intelligence computer programs on data networks
Providing electronic memory space on the Internet
Providing search engines for the internet
Providing software on a global computer network
Provision of computer security risk management programs
Providing virtual computer environments through cloud computing
Providing virtual computer systems through cloud computing
Providing search engines for obtaining data on a global computer network
Providing search engines for obtaining data via communications networks
Cloud-based data protection services
Cloud computing
Cloud hosting provider services
Public cloud hosting provider service
Private cloud hosting provider service
Cloud storage services for electronic files
Cloud storage services for electronic data
Rental of computers and computer software
Computer services concerning electronic data storage
Data warehousing
Data back-up services
Application service provider [ASP], namely, hosting computer software applications of others
Application service provider services
Rental of computer software
Digital Distributed Storage
Electronic data storage and data back-up services
Electronic storage services for archiving electronic data
Electronic storage services for archiving databases, images and other electronic data
Electronic storage of audio files
Electronic storage of digital audio files
Electronic storage of files and documents
Electronic storage of images
Electronic storage of videos
Electronic storage of photographs
Electronic storage of documents and archived e-mails
Computerised business information storage
Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for the management of information
Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for the transmission of data
Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for the management of data
Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for the transmission of information
Hosting of digital content on the Internet
Hosting an online website for creating and hosting micro websites for businesses
Hosting memory space on the Internet
Hosting computer sites [web sites]
Off-site data backup
Remote computer backup services
Enterprise content management
Hosting and rental of memory space for websites
Hosting the computer sites (web sites) of others
Hosting of computerized data, files, applications and information
Hosting of databases
Hosting of digital content
Hosting of e-commerce platforms on the Internet
Hosting web portals
Hosting of interactive applications
Hosting of communication platforms on the internet
Hosting of customized web pages
Hosting of mobile applications
Hosting of multimedia applications
Hosting of Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) servers and software
Hosting platforms on the Internet
Hosting on-line web facilities for others
Hosting of multimedia content for others
Hosting web sites
Infrastructure as a Service [IaaS]
Configuration of computer networks by software
Configuring computer hardware using software
Providing online non-downloadable software for use in supply chain management
Interactive hosting services which allow the users to publish and share their own content and images online
Providing online non-downloadable software for word processing
Providing online non-downloadable software for use in communication
Providing on-line non-downloadable software for database management
Providing online geographic maps, not downloadable
Providing online, non-downloadable software
Online data storage
Platform as a service [PaaS]
Platform as a service [PaaS] featuring software platforms for transmission of images, audio-visual content, video content and messages
Platforms for artificial intelligence as software as a service [SaaS]
Software as a service [SaaS]
Backup services for computer hard drive data
Server hosting
Programming of software for inventory management
Hosting the web sites of others on a computer server for a global computer network
Rental of application software
Rental of operating software for accessing and using a cloud computing network
Rental of operating software for computer networks and servers
Rental of computer software, data processing equipment and computer peripheral devices
Rental of computer database software
Rental of computer hardware and computer software
Rental of computer programs
Leasing of computer software for reading a data stream
Rental of computer software and programs
Leasing of computer software for reading a data base of price quotes
Leasing of computer software relating to price quotes
Rental of database management software
Rental of software for importing and managing data
Rental of data processing programs
Rental of electronic memory space on the Internet
Rental of Internet security programs
Leasing of single sign-on application software
Rental of software for inventory management
Rental of software for data processing
Rental of financial management software
Rental of server memory space
Rental of web servers
Temporary electronic storage of information and data
Hosting websites on the Internet
Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for preparing shipping documents over computer networks, intranets and the internet
Providing back-up computer programs and facilities
Providing temporary use of non downloadable computer software
Providing computer facilities for the electronic storage of digital data
Rental of computer hardware
Computer rental
Data security services
Leasing computer facilities
Rental of computers for data processing
Rental of computer peripherals
Rental of a database server (to third parties)
Rental of data carriers
Leasing of data processing systems
Rental services relating to data processing equipment and computers
Computer security consultancy
Information services relating to information technology
Information technology [IT] consultancy
Artificial intelligence consultancy
Advice relating to the development of computer systems
Information technology consulting
Consultation services relating to computer systems
Advisory services relating to computer systems analysis
Advice and consultancy in relation to computer networking applications
Consultancy services relating to computer networks using mixed software environments
Computer software consultancy
Consultancy relating to the creation of homepages and Internet pages
Advisory and consultancy services relating to computer hardware
Consultancy and information services relating to information technology architecture and infrastructure
Consultancy and information services relating to the design, programming and maintenance of computer software
Consultancy and information services relating to information technology
Consultancy and information services relating to computer system integration
Consultancy relating to the recovery of computer data
Consultation services relating to computer hardware
Advisory services relating to computer systems design
Consultancy in the field of computers
Consultancy services relating to software used in the field of e-commerce
Consultancy services relating to computer networks
Consultancy relating to the design of homepages and Internet pages
Consultancy relating to software maintenance
Consultancy in the field of security software
Consultancy relating to software for communication systems
Consultancy in the field of computer system analysis
Consultancy in the field of computer system integration
Consultancy relating to the updating of software
Provision of technical information in relation to computers
Computer and information technology consultancy services
Computer feasibility studies
Consultancy and advice on computer software and hardware
Technical project studies in the field of computer hardware and software
Conducting feasibility studies relating to computer hardware
Feasibility study services relating to computers
Conducting feasibility studies relating to computer information systems
Consultancy services for designing information systems
Consultancy services for analysing information systems
Information technology support services
Provision of reports relating to computing
Compilation of information relating to information technology
Compilation of information relating to information systems
Information services relating to the application of computer networks
Provision of information relating to information technology
Information services relating to the application of computer systems
Provision of information relating to computers
Information services relating to the development of computer networks
Information services relating to the development of computer systems
Professional consultancy relating to computer security
Professional advisory services relating to computers
Expert consultancy services in connection with computing equipment
Expert consultancy services in connection with computing networks
Professional advisory services relating to computer hardware
Technical consultancy services relating to information technology
Technical advice relating to operation of computers
Technical advisory services relating to data processing
Technical consultancy relating to the use of computer hardware
Providing technical advice relating to computer hardware and software
Technical consultancy relating to the installation and maintenance of computer software
Technical consultancy relating to the application and use of computer software
Technical services for the downloading of software
Technical services for the downloading of digital data
Technical support services relating to computer software and applications
Technology consultation in the field of artificial intelligence
Technological consulting services for digital transformation
Provision of technical support in the operation of computing networks
User authentication services using single sign-on technology for online software applications
Authentication services for computer security
Computer security threat analysis for protecting data
Recovery of computer data
Computer programming services for electronic data security
Computer system monitoring services
Data recovery services
Computer security services for protection against illegal network access
Development of technologies for the protection of electronic networks
Monitoring of computer systems to detect breakdowns
Monitoring of computer systems for detecting unauthorized access or data breach
Monitoring of computer systems for security purposes
Monitoring of network systems
Computer security system monitoring services
Disaster recovery services for computer systems
Conversion of computer programs and data, other than physical conversion
Data conversion of electronic information
Copying of computer software
Quality control relating to computer software
Quality control relating to computer systems
Technical testing services
Industrial testing
Advisory services relating to computer hardware design
Logo design services
Design services relating to the publication of documents
Design services relating to computer hardware and to computer programmes
Computer system design
Design and graphic arts design for the creation of web sites
Design and graphic arts design for the creation of web pages on the Internet
Computer specification design
Design services for data processing systems
Computer network design for others
Design services relating to the development of computerised information processing systems