The trademark PICO CONNECT was filed by Pico Technology Co., Ltd., a corporation established under the laws of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on December 4, 2023, and received one opposition filed on February 13, 2024 by Pico Holding GmbH & co. KG on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Straßer Ventroni Freytag (SVF) Rechtsanwälte and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued February 13, 2024
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on June 2, 2024.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Devices, apparatus and instruments for playing electronic, computer, interactive and video games
Wearable devices for playing electronic, computer, interactive and video games
Computer peripheral devices
Wearable peripheral devices for playing electronic, computer, interactive, and video games
Virtual, augmented and mixed reality game hardware
Remote control apparatus for electronic devices, apparatus and instruments
Power charging and power management devices for electronic devices
Power banks
Rechargeable external battery devices
Power adapters
Wireless charging devices
Battery cases
Bags and cases for computer peripheral and wearable computer peripheral devices and peripherals for computers, laptops, VR glasses, electronic tablets, smartphones
Stands, holders, armbands, clips and carrying cases for computer peripheral and wearable computer peripheral devices and peripherals for computers, laptops, VR glasses, electronic tablets, smartphones
Protective sleeves, covers and cases for computer peripheral and wearable computer peripheral devices and peripherals for computers, laptops, VR glasses, electronic tablets, smartphones
Electrical cables and connectors for electronic devices
Apparatus, instruments and devices for sensing, detecting, transmitting, receiving, reproducing, interpreting, projecting of visual, voice, audio, motion, eye, and gesture recognition
Electronic tracking devices
Cameras, projectors, and microphones for visual, voice, audio, motion, eye, and gesture recognition, detection and capture
Speakers
Microphones
Transmitters
Bags and cases for computer peripheral and wearable computer peripheral devices for electronic games, computer games, interactive games, video games and video game consoles
Skins for covering and protecting electronic, computer, interactive, and video game playing apparatus
Computer hardware for operating sensor devices, cameras, projectors, microphones, speakers
Receivers and transmitters
Parts and fittings for all of the aforesaid
Magnetically encoded gift cards
SIM cards
Computer software
Computer programs
Computer operating system software
Computer applications
Software for use as an application programming interface (API)
Computer software relating to computer programming languages
Editing software
Rich text editor software
Collaboration software
Real Time Collaborative Editing (RTCE) platforms
HTML editor
Content management software
Utility software
System software
Interface software
Downloadable electronic game programs
Video and computer game programs
Software in the nature of a mobile application
Application programming interface (API) for computer software for developing and creating virtual reality and augmented reality experiences
Application programming interface (API) for software which facilitates online services for social networking and for data retrieval, upload, download, access and management
Software for social networking
Software development tools
Software for creating, managing, and interacting with an online community
Computer software for blogging, streaming, linking, annotating, indicating sentiment about, commenting on, embedding, transmitting, and sharing or otherwise providing of images, audio, audio visual and video content, text, alerts, notifications and data media or information via computer and communication networks
Computer software for playing electronic, computer, interactive and video games
Computer software for controlling devices, apparatus, instruments and peripherals for playing electronic, computer, interactive and video games
Software for integrating electronic data with real world environments for the purposes of entertainment, gaming, communicating, and social networking
Virtual, augmented and mixed reality software
Virtual, augmented and mixed reality game software
Software for use in enabling computers, video game consoles, handheld video game consoles, tablet computers, mobile devices, and mobile telephones to provide and navigate virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality experiences
Software for use in creating and designing virtual, augmented and mixed reality software
Software for operating and managing virtual, augmented and mixed reality headsets, glasses, goggles, earphones, headphones, stereoscopes, handheld controllers, remote control apparatus for electronic devices, apparatus and instruments, and parts and fittings for all of the aforesaid goods
Software for object tracking, motion control and content visualization
Software for users to experience virtual, augmented and mixed reality visualization, manipulation and immersion
Software for controlling apparatus, instruments and devices for sensing, detecting, transmitting, receiving, interpreting, reproducing, projecting of visual, voice, audio, motion, eye, and gesture recognition
Computer software for controlling speakers, microphones, receivers and transmitters
Computer software for controlling sensor devices, cameras, projectors, microphones, speakers
Software for sensing, detecting, tracking, interpreting, transmitting, receiving, reproducing, projecting of visual, voice, audio, motion, eye, and gesture recognition
Computer hardware
None of the aforesaid goods for use in or with electronic model vehicles.
The mark was filed in class 28 with Bags and cases for peripherals for electronic games, computer games, interactive games, video games and video game consoles.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Providing access to computer, electronic and online databases
Providing access to computer databases in the fields of social networking, social introduction and dating
Providing online communications links which transfer mobile device and internet users to other local and global online locations
Facilitating access to third party websites or to other electronic third party content via a universal login
Voice over internet protocol (VOIP) services
Telephony communication services
Providing facilities and equipment for video and teleconferencing conferencing
Peer-to-peer network computer services
Providing online forums, chat rooms, email and instant messaging services, and electronic bulletin boards for users to form virtual communities, and to engage in social networking
Electronic transmission of images, graphics, audio-visual and video content, photographs, videos, data, text, messages, advertisements, media advertising communications, and virtual, augmented, and mixed reality content and information
Streaming and live streaming of video, audiovisual, and interactive audiovisual content via the internet
Advice, information, support, and consultancy for the aforesaid.
The mark was filed in class 41 with Production of video and computer game software.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Creation, design and development of computer hardware and software
Design and development of virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality hardware and software
Design and development of video game hardware and software
Design and development of interactive multimedia software
Installation, update, writing, maintenance and repair of computer software
Creation, design, development, installation, maintenance, updating and repair of computer code, computer programming languages and computer platforms
Hosting platforms on the Internet
Platform as a service (PaaS)
Design and development of electronic and interactive multimedia games
Application service provider (ASP) services
Application service provider (ASP) for computer software for developing and creating virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality experiences
Application service provider (ASP) for software which facilitates online services for social networking and for data retrieval, upload, download, access and management
Application service provider (ASP) services to enable or facilitate the sharing and displaying a user’s location, planning activities with other users and making recommendations
Application service provider (ASP) featuring software to enable or facilitate interaction and communication between humans and AI (artificial intelligence) platforms, via bots, virtual agents and virtual assistants
Providing online non-downloadable software for developing and creating virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed experiences
Providing online non-downloadable software for sharing and displaying a user’s location, planning activities with other users and making recommendations
Providing online non-downloadable software to enable or facilitate interaction and communication between humans and AI (artificial intelligence) platforms, via bots, virtual agents and virtual assistants
Providing online non-downloadable software for social networking
Providing online non-downloadable software for creating, managing and interacting with an online community
Providing online non-downloadable software for blogging, streaming, linking, annotating, indicating sentiment about, commenting on, embedding, transmitting, and sharing or otherwise providing of images, audio, audio visual and video content, text, alerts, notifications and data media or information via computer and communication networks
Providing online non-downloadable computer software for playing electronic, computer, interactive and video games
Providing online non-downloadable virtual, augmented and mixed reality computer software
Providing online non-downloadable virtual, augmented and mixed reality game computer software
Interactive virtual hosting services for computer program and internet users to organise groups and events, participate in discussions, get feedback from their peers, and engage in social, business and community networking
Providing online non-downloadable software for sensing, detecting, tracking, interpreting, transmitting, receiving, reproducing, projecting of visual, voice, audio, motion, eye, and gesture recognition
Providing search engines for obtaining data on the internet and communication networks
Cloud hosting provider services
Platform as a service (PaaS) provider services featuring software platforms for transmission of images, audio, audio visual and video content, text, alerts, notifications and data media or information
Software as a service (SaaS) provider services featuring software platforms for transmission of images, audio, audio visual and video content, text, alerts, notifications and data media or information
Providing online non-downloadable software for processing electronic payments
Platform as a service (PAAS) services featuring computer software to allow users to perform electronic business and e-commerce transactions
Providing online non-downloadable software for ordering and/or purchasing goods and services
Application service provider (ASP) featuring software to enable or facilitate ordering and/or purchasing goods and services
Providing information and technical advice in the field of software development
Rental of video and computer game software
Information, advice, support, and consultancy on the aforesaid.