The trademark Zilliqa was filed by Adrian Neagu, a national of Romania (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on July 3, 2022, and received one opposition filed on September 29, 2022 by Zilliqa Research Pte. Ltd. on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by CMS CAMERON MCKENNA NABARRO OLSWANG POSNIAK I BEJM SP.K. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued September 29, 2022
The application was filed in Romanian, and Romanian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Absolute errors of the trademark registration was recorded on September 28, 2023.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Application software
System and system support software, and firmware
Web application and server software
Firmware and device drivers
Operating systems
Utility, security and cryptography software
Downloadable cryptographic keys for receiving and spending cryptocurrency
Computer programs for accessing, browsing and searching online databases
VPN [virtual private network] operating software
Computer programs for the enabling of access or entrance control
Downloadable computer utility programs
Computer utility programs for file management
Computer utility programs for data compression
Utility programs for performing computer system diagnostics
Antispyware software
Antivirus software
Computer software for encryption
Computer software for system cleaning and optimization
Cryptography software
Downloadable cryptographic keys for receiving and spending crypto assets
Downloadable computer software for managing cryptocurrency transactions using blockchain technology
Downloadable computer software for blockchain technology
Coin-operated mechanisms
Payment terminals, money dispensing and sorting devices
Downloadable e-wallets
Downloadable computer software for use as an electronic wallet.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Financial transactions via blockchain
Electronic banking via a global computer network [internet banking]
Financial exchange of virtual currency
Electronic transfer of virtual currencies
Financial services in relation to digital currencies
Monetary affairs
Conducting of financial transactions
Financial and monetary transaction services
Financial and monetary services
Monetary services
Financial, monetary and banking services
Currency trading
Administration of financial affairs
Financial management for businesses
Arranging monetary transfers
Monetary transfer
Financial services relating to business
Electronic transfer of crypto assets
Electronic stock transfer initiation services
Banking services in relation to the electronic transfer of funds
Electronic funds transfer by telecommunications
Electronic funds transfer provided via blockchain technology
Electronic funds transfer
E-wallet payment services
Financial exchange of crypto assets
Financial exchange
Virtual currency exchange
Computerised financial services relating to foreign currency dealings
Money exchange and transfer
Financial information in the nature of rates of exchange
Financial database services relating to foreign exchange
Cash and foreign exchange transactions.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Cryptocurrency mining
Data duplication and conversion services, data coding services
Blockchain as a Service [BaaS]
Certification of data via blockchain
Data storage via blockchain
User authentication services using blockchain technology
IT services
Design services
Science and technology services
Testing, authentication and quality control
IT consultancy, advisory and information services
Software development, programming and implementation
Computer hardware development
IT security, protection and restoration
Hosting services, software as a service, and rental of software
Rental of computer hardware and facilities
Data security consultancy
Creation of computing platforms for third parties
Development of computer systems
Development of computer based networks
Development and testing of computing methods, algorithms and software
Digital watermarking
IT project management
Design and development of electronic database software
Design, creation and programming of web pages
Technological services relating to computers
Providing temporary use of web-based applications
Consulting services in the field of software as a service [SaaS]
Access Control as a Service (ACaaS)
Creating, maintaining and hosting the websites of others
Creating and maintaining websites for mobile phones
Design, creation, hosting and maintenance of websites for others
Providing online, non-downloadable software
Hosting of digital content
Hosting of Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) servers and software
Hosting computer sites [web sites]
Platform as a service [PaaS]
Application service provider services
Data back-up services
Software as a service [SaaS]
Data warehousing
Providing temporary use of web-based software
Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for database management
Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software applications accessible via a web site
Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for web site development
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
Outsource service providers in the field of information technology.