The trademark PATENT FACTORY was filed by Arctic Alliance Europe Oy, a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Finland (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on March 7, 2024, and received one opposition filed on June 9, 2024 by Klemm, Rolf on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Klemm, Rolf and proceedings were handled in German, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued June 9, 2024
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (German was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003218586 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on February 23, 2025 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Computer programs and databases, in particular relating to protection, management, defending, commercialization or other recovery of intellectual property rights
Computers
Data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical)
Communications equipment
Video recordings
Magnetic data carriers, recording discs
Downloadable software applications for portable devices
Data storage devices
Batteries
Battery chargers
Computer software
Computer software for Intellectual property drafting
Artificial Intelligence software algorithms
Data training software
Parts, fittings and components for the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Business management consultancy services
Planning, advice, consulting, assistance and information relating to business and business management
Business marketing services
Advertising, marketing and promotional consultancy, advisory and assistance services
Planning and arranging of fairs, exhibitions, presentations, meetings and other events for commercial or advertising purposes
Business administration
Clerical services
Human resources management and recruitment services
Data processing
Data Collection, data systematisation, data analysis and providing of information relating to business and management
Business analysis, appraisal, research and information
Business auditing
Accountancy, book keeping and auditing
Market analysis and studies
Opinion polling
Provision of advertising space, time and media
Loyalty, incentive and bonus program services
Consultancy relating to advertising
Provision of on-line business and commercial information
Arranging of commercial and business contacts
Provision of commercial and business contact information
Public relations services
Administration of the business affairs of franchises and membership programmes
Provision of assistance [business] in the operation of franchises and membership programmes
Business advice relating to franchising and membership programmes
Wholesale and retail sale of journals, books and other publications, videos and electronic recording discs
Purchasing advice
Arranging of exhibitions relating to business.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Sending, receiving and transmitting data relating to protection, management, defending, commercialization or other recovery of intellectual property rights
Sending, receiving and transmitting signals, text, sound, images, graphics, videos and messages
Providing access to electronic communications networks and electronic databases
Interactive broadcasting and communications services
Providing discussion spaces and groups, chat lines and online bulletin boards on the internet and other data networks, in particular relating to protection, management, defending, commercialization or other recovery of intellectual property rights
Information, analysis, consulting, advice and support relating to any of the foregoing
Rental of communications systems.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Training, coaching and tutoring relating to protection, management, defending, commercialization or other recovery of intellectual property rights
Educational services relating to management
Personnel training
Personal development training
Business training and other training
Tutoring
Arranging and conducting of colloquiums
Arranging of conferences, seminars, courses, workshops, lectures relating to training, coaching, tutoring and/or business
Research and appraisal relating to training
Development and publication of training videos and other training materials
Education information
Provision of facilities for education
Editing and publication of books, periodicals and other publications and reviews
Provision of electronic publications (not downloadable)
Library services
Publishing and reporting
Translation and interpretation
Cultural services
Ticketing and event booking services
Publication of calendars of events
Arranging of festivals, parties and competitions and award ceremonies
Entertainment and sport and fitness
Arranging of conventions for business purposes
Artificial Intelligence training services.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Development, programming, implementation, maintenance and rental of computer software, cloud services and cloud computing, web hosting and software as a service (SaaS), in particular relating to protection, management, defending, commercialization or other recovery of intellectual property rights
Design, development, security, protection and restoration services relating to computers and IT issues
Data copying, conversion and encoding
Analysis, appraisal, research, data, reporting, planning, advice, preparation, consulting, support and information services relating to any of the foregoing
Scientific and technological information, consulting, research, analysis and advice
Quality control services
Design, implementation and maintenance of communications systems
Designing, managing and monitoring online forums for discussion
Engineering services
Natural science services
Generative artificial intelligence services
Providing non-downloadable software services for data training
Product research, design and development.
The mark was filed in class 45 with following description of goods:
Management of intellectual property
Licensing of intellectual property
Legal services
Registration and management of domain names
Licensing of technology
Licensing of franchise concepts
Consultancy services relating to the legal aspects of franchising and membership programmes
Analysis, appraisal, research, data, reporting, planning, advice, preparation, consulting, support and information services relating to intellectual property rights or legal affairs
Intellectual Property Attorney services other services relating to intellectual property
Analysis, appraisal, research, data, reporting, planning, advice, preparation, consulting, support and information services relating to any of the foregoing.