The trademark OPAL was filed by ORTEC Finance Holding B.V., a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 10, 2023, and received undefined oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are undefined Oppositions claimed against trademark.
The first opposition filed on August 10, 2023 by BANQUE DE FRANCE on Art. 8(4). the opponent was represented by ARDAN and its proceedings were handled in English The second opposition filed on July 19, 2023 by OPAL PUBLICIDADE, SA on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Sarsfield Rodrigues, Isabel and its proceedings were handled in English
It was designated 'Basic Application' for International Application null at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
The application was filed in Dutch, and Dutch was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003201182 was rejected according to Article 8(4) EUTMR with decision issued on December 10, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Software
Mobile and tablet applications
Electronic publications, downloadable
Digital data files (downloadable)
Media for connecting computer systems with one another
Computer hardware.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Business management
Business administration
Office functions
Dissemination of advertisements
Arranging of advertising services
Compilation and management of online databases and searchable online databases
Compilation of information into computer databases
Mediation in the establishment of business contacts via the Internet (public relations)
Presentation of companies on the Internet and other media
Business management and organization consultancy
Administrative processing of purchase orders
Business management consultancy
Business organization consultancy
Advisory services for business management
Commercial information agency services
Negotiation and conclusion of commercial transactions for third parties
Administrative processing of business orders
Setting up and management of databases
Compilation of statistics
Market prospecting, research and analysis
Opinion polling
Computerized file management
Organisation of exhibitions and trade fairs for business and promotional purposes
Information and consultancy relating to the aforesaid services
All the aforesaid services whether or not provided via electronic channels, including the Internet.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Insurance underwriting
Financial affairs
Monetary affairs
Financial economic analysis and forecasting
Financial appraisal and evaluation
Financial consultancy
Financial intermediary services
Financial planning services
Financial risk management services
Financing services for companies
Fundraising (financial services)
Fundraising via crowdfunding websites
Trade finance services
Financing services
Management of corporate finances
Financial management
Fundraising
Financial affairs and mortgages
Insurance brokerage
Preparation of financial plans
Information and consultancy relating to the aforesaid services
The aforesaid services whether or not via electronic channels, including the Internet.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto
Industrial analysis and research services
Design, development and maintenance of computer software
Design and development services relating to computer hardware
Electronic storage of data for others
Data storage and cloud computing services
Technical automation counselling
Automation services
Maintenance and keeping up-to-date of computer programs, and providing reserve files
Testing of communication protocols
Hosting computer sites [web sites]
Hosting of e-commerce platforms and databases on the Internet
Creation, management and maintenance of websites
Information and consultancy relating to the aforesaid services
The aforesaid services also via electronic channels, including the Internet.