The trademark SOPHOMER was filed by I&i Prague, s.r.o., a corporation established under the laws of the Czech Republic (the "Applicant") and ELISA development, s.r.o., a corporation established under the laws of the Czech Republic (the "Co-Applicant", and jointly with the "Applicant" referred to as the "Applicants" going forward). The application was published for oppositions on July 26, 2022, and received one opposition filed on October 25, 2022 by Sophos Limited on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by DENNEMEYER & ASSOCIATES and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued October 25, 2022
It was designated 'Basic Application' for International Application 1731825 at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
The application was filed in Czech, and Czech was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 1 with following description of goods:
Chemical substances, chemical materials and chemical preparations, and natural elements
Chemical substances for analysis in laboratories
Chemical compositions and materials for use in science
Chemicals for use in separation techniques [other than medical or veterinary]
Catalysts for chemical and biochemical processes
Chemical reagents, other than for medical or veterinary purposes
Industrial chemicals
Particulate material for use in chromatographic processes [other than medical]
Diagnostic chemicals [other than for medical or veterinary use]
Diagnostic preparations for scientific or research use
Unprocessed synthetic polymers
Diagnostic testing materials, other than for medical use
Reagents for use in analytical tests [other than for medical or veterinary purposes]
Copolymers
Chemical polymers
Polymers for use in the analysis of biochemicals
Chemicals for use in immuno-assay testing [other than medical or veterinary]
Diagnostic kits comprising specimen receptors and reagents for testing for selected bacteria.
The mark was filed in class 5 with following description of goods:
Chemical test reagents [medical]
Chemical reagents for medical use
Diagnostic substances for medical use
Diagnostic chemical reagents for medical use
Chemical preparations for medical purposes
Chemical substances for use in separation for medical and veterinary purposes
Chemicals for use in chromatography [medical and veterinary]
Diagnostic testing materials for medical use
In vitro diagnostic preparations for medical use
Reagents for in-vitro laboratory use [for medical purposes]
Immunoassay reagents for medical use
Diagnostic preparations for medical purposes.
The mark was filed in class 10 with following description of goods:
Medical apparatus and instruments
Medical apparatus for use in cellular analysis and diagnosis
Diagnostic apparatus for medical purposes
Testing apparatus for medical purposes
Robotics for medical purposes
Medical apparatus for measuring and displaying data measured from bodily fluids, including accessories
Blood testing apparatus
Medical apparatus for measuring biochemical changes in the blood
Membranes for filtration [medical]
Diagnostic apparatus for medical purposes
Tools for medical diagnostics.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Chemical analysis
Life science research and development services
Scientific research for medical purposes
Pharmaceutical research
Biological analysis
Analytical laboratory services
Analysis in the field of molecular biology
Biochemistry research services
Chemistry services
Chemical research and analysis services
Biological research
Biological laboratory services
Laboratory testing
Design and development of medical diagnostic apparatus
Consultancy in the fields of laboratory, measuring and medical equipment
Consultancy in the fields of measuring, testing and analysis
Design and development of computer hardware and software for healthcare requirements
Computer programming in the medical field
Providing information on the subject of scientific research in the field of biochemistry and biotechnology
Science and technology services
Technological consultancy
Computer aided diagnostic testing services
Laboratory services
None of the foregoing relating to the field of security or cybersecurity hardware, software or services.
The mark was filed in class 44 with following description of goods:
Medical diagnostic services
Medical laboratory services for the analysis of samples taken from patients
Medical analysis services for diagnostic and treatment purposes provided by medical laboratories.