The trademark project1 was filed by PROJECT1 GENERAL CONTRACTING SRL, a corporation established under the laws of Romania (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on November 12, 2023, and received one opposition filed on February 7, 2024 by x.project AG on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by BLUMBACH • ZINNGREBE PATENTANWÄLTE PARTG MBB and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued February 7, 2024
The application was filed in Romanian, and Romanian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising, marketing and promotional services
Distribution of advertising, marketing and promotional material
Advertising, marketing and promotional consultancy, advisory and assistance services
Business assistance, management and administrative services
Administrative support and data processing services
Human resources management and recruitment services
Business consultancy and advisory services
Business analysis and information services, and market research
Marketing forecasting
Conducting of marketing studies
Analysis of marketing trends
Analysis relating to marketing
Investigations of marketing strategy
Preparation of marketing surveys
Statistical evaluations of marketing data
Real estate marketing analysis
Planning services for marketing studies
Market research and marketing studies
Consumer profiling for commercial or marketing purposes
Research services relating to advertising and marketing
Information or enquiries on business and marketing
Commercial information agencies [provides business information, e.g., marketing or demographic data]
Production of video recordings for advertising purposes
Production of radio advertisements
Production of cinema commercials
Post-production editing of advertising or commercials
Production and distribution of radio and television commercials
Promotion, advertising and marketing of on-line websites
On-line advertising and marketing services
Production of advertising material
Production of advertising films
Production of visual advertising matter
Compilation, production and dissemination of advertising matter
Production of sound recordings for advertising purposes
Organization of events, exhibitions, fairs and shows for commercial, promotional and advertising purposes
Promoting the sale of fashion goods through promotional articles in magazines
Sales promotion for others
Modelling agency services relating to sales promotions
Product demonstrations and product display services
Copywriting for advertising and promotional purposes
Analysis of advertising response and market research
Market analysis and research
Market study and analysis of market studies
Brand creation services
Brand creation services (advertising and promotion)
Development of the advertising content of brochures for others
Advertising and marketing services provided by means of social media
Search engine optimisation
Web site traffic optimization
Search engine optimization for sales promotion
Search engine optimization for promoting the websites of others
Marketing services in the field of web site traffic optimization
Consultancy relating to search engine optimisation
Referral marketing
Product marketing
Mediation of advertising
Promotional management of celebrities
Trade marketing [other than selling]
Preparation of marketing plans
Provision of marketing reports
Promotional marketing
Direct marketing
Digital marketing
Advertisements (Placing of -)
Arrangement of advertising
Arranging of competitions for advertising purposes
Arranging and conducting of advertising events
Arranging and placing of advertisements
Preparation of publicity publications
Preparation of advertising campaigns
Planning of marketing strategies
Business promotion
Advertising in the popular and professional press
Pay per click advertising
Advertising of the goods of other vendors, enabling customers to conveniently view and compare the goods of those vendors
Advertising through all public communication means
Advertising agency services
Marketing agency services
Brand evaluation services
Graphic advertising services
Media buying services
Blogger outreach services
Loyalty, incentive and bonus program services
Corporate identity services
Brand positioning services
Planning services for advertising
Merchandising
Digital advertising services
Advertising and marketing services provided by means of blogging
Advertising and marketing services provided via communications channels
Trade show and commercial exhibition services
Public relations services
Brand testing
Marketing research
Public relations consultancy
Assistance to management in commercial enterprises in respect of public relations
Consultancy regarding public relations communication strategies
Conducting studies in the field of public relations
Corporate communications services
Media relations services
Public relations studies
Online ordering services
Provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services
Organisation of exhibitions and trade fairs for business and promotional purposes
Mediation of trade business for third parties
Procurement of contracts [for others]
Business management
Business planning services
Business strategy development services
Business strategy and planning services
Office functions services
Business brokerage services
Business risk management services
Business representative services
Business strategy services
Online business networking services
Business risk assessment services
Business management and consultancy services
Business succession planning
Strategic business planning
Business organisation
Management of business projects [for others]
Customer relationship management
Commercial management
Provision of business assistance
Business management assistance
Consultancy and advisory services in the field of business strategy
Assistance with business planning
Providing assistance in the field of business management and planning
Business assistance
Accountancy, book keeping and auditing
Business auditing
Computerised auditing
Distribution of advertisements and commercial announcements
Production of advertising matter and commercials
Advertising of commercial or residential real estate
Business project management services for construction projects
Administrative services relating to referrals for general building contractors
Conducting of business feasibility studies
Benchmarking services
Wholesale services in relation to furniture
Retail services in relation to furniture
Reception services for visitors [office functions]
Computerised office management
Office management services [for others]
Management of business offices for others
Secretarial and clerical services
Company office secretarial services
Relocation services for businesses
Administrative services relating to the relocation of personnel.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Real estate services
Real estate procurement for others
Acquisition of land to be let
Provision of finance for real estate development
Estate management
Apartment house management
Building management
Property portfolio management
Real estate administration
Real estate trustee services
Housing management
Time share management services
Real estate affairs
Real estate brokerage
Accommodation bureau services [apartments]
Housing agencies
Accommodation bureaux (real estate property)
Letting agency for sheltered accommodation
Real estate agency services
Assisting in the acquisition of real estate
Assisting in the acquisition of and financial interests in real estate
Real estate syndication
Provision of permanent housing accommodation
Provision of information relating to property [real estate]
Provision of information relating to the property market [real estate]
Providing information relating to real estate affairs, via the Internet
Providing information relating to land management
Providing real estate information relating to property and land
Real estate management
Management of property
Management of commercial properties
Management of land
Rental of real estate and property
Letting of trade centres
Letting of showrooms
Arranging the provision of finance for construction operations
Arranging the provision of finance for real estate purchase
Arranging of shared ownership of real estate
Real estate time-sharing
Apartments (Arranging letting of -)
Provision of housing accommodation
Real estate selection and acquisition [on behalf of others]
Residential real estate agency services
Estate agency services for sale and rental of businesses
Estate agency services for sale and rental of buildings
Commercial real estate agency services
Estate agency
Land acquisition services [on behalf of others]
Real estate acquisition services
Land acquisition services
Estate management services relating to agriculture
Estate management services relating to horticulture
Real estate and property management services
Real estate management services relating to retail premises
Real estate management services relating to office premises
Real estate management services relating to residential buildings
Real estate management services relating to entertainment venues
Real estate management services relating to industrial premises
Real estate management services relating to shopping malls
Agency services for the selling on commission of real property
Real estate agency services relating to the purchase and sale of buildings
Domestic property finding services
Research services relating to real estate acquisition
Real estate management services relating to building complexes
Real estate management services relating to housing estates
Real estate management services relating to commercial buildings
Real estate lending services
Computerised information services relating to real estate
Apartment locating services for others [permanent accommodation]
Estate management services relating to transactions in real property
Financial nominees services for the holding of properties for others
Real estate escrow services
Rent collection
Insurance brokerage
Reinsurance brokerage
Insurance brokerage for property
Brokerage advisory services relating to insurance
Financial brokerage services for real estate
Agencies or brokerage for renting of buildings
Agencies or brokerage for leasing or renting of land
Lending against securities
Financial brokerage services
Brokerage services for arranging financing by other financial institutions
Trust investment services
Real estate consultancy
Consultancy in the purchasing of real estate
Advisory services relating to real estate valuations
Advisory services relating to real estate ownership
Corporate real estate advisory services
Financial consultancy relating to real estate investment
Real estate investment advice
Investment advisory services relating to real estate
Real estate investment
Management services for real estate investment
Real estate investment planning
Real estate services related to management of property investments
Capital investment in real estate
Real estate settlement services [financial services]
Real estate financing
Financing of property loans
Arranging the finance for home loans
Financing of real estate development projects
Financing services relating to real estate development
Appraisals for insurance claims of real estate
Assessment and management of real estate
Real estate appraisal
Financial valuation of personal property and real estate
Providing information relating to real estate appraisal
Conducting financial feasibility studies
Debt restructuring
Securities services relating to capital restructuring
Financial valuation services
Evaluation of chattels.
The mark was filed in class 37 with following description of goods:
Building, construction and demolition
Services for the construction of buildings
Civil engineering [construction] consultancy
Rental of tools, plant and equipment for construction, demolition, cleaning and maintenance
Building maintenance and repair
Glazing, installation, maintenance and repair of glass, windows and blinds
Construction consultancy
Construction land developing
Provision of construction information
On-site construction supervision of civil engineering works
Building construction supervision
Construction management services
Property development services [construction]
Cleaning services
Valeting services relating to industrial cleaning
HVAC (Heating, ventilation and air conditioning) installation, maintenance and repair
Interior and exterior cleaning of buildings
Cleaning of property
Advisory services relating to the renovation of property
Vermin exterminating, other than for agriculture, aquaculture, horticulture and forestry
Construction of public housing
Construction of private housing
Custom construction of houses
Building services relating to building for habitation
House building
Painting of buildings
Renovation and repair of buildings
Conversion of business premises
Construction of shopping centres
Building of commercial properties
Commercial construction
Residential and commercial building construction
Furniture assembly, maintenance, and repair
Assembly services relating to the installation of furniture
Ceiling lining repair
Ceiling cleaning services
Insulating of internal and external walls, ceilings and roofs
Installation of kitchens
Installation of kitchen cabinets
Kitchen equipment installation
Installation of kitchen appliances
Installation, maintenance and repair of kitchen equipment
Building of offices
Construction of cubicles
Interior fitting-out of offices
Office equipment installation
Office machine repair
Office equipment maintenance
Valeting services relating to office cleaning
Repair of office machines and apparatus
Repair or maintenance of office machines and apparatus
Office machines and equipment installation, maintenance and repair
Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of office machines and apparatus
Maintenance and repair of office buildings
Furniture installation
Installation of street furniture
Furniture maintenance and repair
Repair and restoration of furniture
Installation of furniture for shops
Furniture restoration, repair and maintenance
Civil engineering construction.
The mark was filed in class 39 with following description of goods:
Removal services
Removal of office equipment
Furniture moving
Removal of commercial furniture
Industrial removal services [transportation]
Removal of personal effects
Removal of domestic goods
Removal of domestic furniture
Packing of goods for removal
Information services relating to the movement of cargo
Providing information relating to removal services
Transporting furniture
Delivery of furniture
Transportation of furniture of others by trucks
Storage of furniture
Transport
Navigation (positioning, and route and course plotting)
Transportation and delivery of goods
Freight and cargo transportation and removal services
Mail delivery and courier services
Packaging and storage of goods
Filling of machines and containers
Loading and unloading of vehicles
Vehicle parking and storage
Rental services related to vehicles, transportation, and storage
Transport information, advice and reservation services.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Engineering services
Technical survey services
Architectural and urban planning services
Testing, authentication and quality control
Design services
Surveying of real estate
Preparation of reports relating to real estate planning
Evaluation and testing of real estate for the presence of hazardous material
Design services relating to real estate
Engineering drawing
Conducting engineering surveys
Preparation of engineering reports
Research in the field of technology provided by engineers
Civil engineering consultancy
Provision of engineering reports
Engineering design and consultancy
Engineering design
Conducting technical project studies for construction projects
Preparation of technical reports
Architectural and engineering services
Advisory services relating to design engineering
Engineering project management services
Civil engineering planning services
Civil engineering drawing services
Engineering project studies
Engineering feasibility studies
Industrial testing of engineering works
Engineering testing
Topographical surveying
Cartography and mapping
Geotechnical investigations
Surveys (Conducting -)
Technical surveying
Environmental surveys
Geophysical surveys
Geological research
Geological surveys or research
Land and road surveying
Architecture
Architectural research
Research relating to buildings
Research on urban planning
Architectural consultancy
Consultancy in the field of architecture and construction drafting
Consultancy in the field of construction drafting
Professional consultancy relating to architecture
Architectural design
Architectural design for town planning
Development of construction projects
House plans (Drawing-up of -)
Providing information in the field of architectural design via a website
Preparation of architectural design
Preparation of reports relating to architecture
Preparation of architectural plans
Locating and marking placement of underground utility pipes, cable or wires
Architectural project management
Planning in relation to town planning and commercial town planning
Estates (Planning of building -)
Planning and design of residential communities
Planning and design of sports facilities
Planning and design of retail premises
Urban planning
House design
Design of buildings
Design of industrial buildings
Architectural services for the preparation of architectural plans
Architectural services for the design of commercial buildings
Architectural services
Interior architectural services
Architectural services relating to the development of land
Architectural services for the design of industrial buildings
Architectural services for the design of shopping centers
Architectural services for the design of retail premises
Architectural services for the design of buildings
Architectural services for the design of office facilities
Architectural services for the design of office buildings
Town planning advisory services
Consultation services relating to architectural planning
Advisory services relating to planning applications
Town planning consultancy services
Consultancy services relating to geographical planning
Consultancy in the field of architectural design
Advisory services relating to building design
Design services for architecture
Design services relating to architecture
Architectural planning services
Building design services
Certification [quality control]
Analysis and evaluation of product design
Analysis and evaluation of product development
Consultancy services relating to quality control
Quality assurance consultancy
Consumer product safety testing and consultation
Engineering consultancy relating to testing
Quality checking and testing
Technical supervision and inspection
Quality control
Quality control of completed buildings
Quality control of building materials
Quality control of goods and services
Conducting industrial tests
Scientific risk assessment
Quality assessment
Product quality evaluation
Product safety testing
Quality control and authentication services
Technical inspection services
Testing, analysis and evaluation of the services of others for the purpose of certification