The trademark BBNET was filed by BBNET N.V., a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 9, 2001, and received undefined oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are undefined Oppositions claimed against trademark.
The first opposition filed on December 9, 2001 by BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. on Likelihood of confusion. and its proceedings were handled in English The second opposition filed on December 4, 2001 by BILBAO BIZKAIA KUTXA Aurrezki Kutxa eta Bahitetxea on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion, (c) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute, (d) Earlier sign & right to prohibit use of later TM under national law. the opponent was represented by GESTORES DE PATENTES Y MARCAS, GESPAMAR, S.L. and its proceedings were handled in English
The application was filed in Dutch, and Dutch was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on March 24, 2006. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on July 29, 2007.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Scientific, elecric (not included in other classes), electronic radio, television, wireless telephony, checking and teaching apparatus and instruments
Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images
Magnetic data carriers
Microprocessors
Computers
Computer programs
Data processing equipment
Apparatus for decoding and sending signals
Cables and wiring, all for electrical, telecommunications or optical signal transmission/aerials.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Telecommunications
Fax, telex, telephone and telegraph services
Broadcasting and making public, including via cable
Services comprising the gathering, storage and transmission of messages
Storage, reproduction and sending of signals and messages via electronic channels, including via computer or telecommunications channels
Sending of data and information via electronic channels including via computers, cables (both copper and glass fibre cables), radio, teleprinters, teleletters, electronic mail, fax, television, microwaves, laser beams or communication satellites
Services relating to sending (transferring) or making visible information for commercial or household purposes, including in relation to information originating from databases
Broadcasting and transmitting of radio and television programmes
Information services with regard to telecommunications, broadcasting and the press
Making available direct ("online") telecommunication connections which provide access to databases
Hire, on the instructions and for the account of others, and rental of telecommunications apparatus, installations, instruments, parts and networks, of electronic mail boxes including for use in conference and meeting rooms
Electronic transmission of data between businesses via telecommunications channels
Interactive communication via networks, including the Internet and telephone
Providing the opportunity to place orders via electronic data communication, including the Internet and telephone
Providing access to Internet websites of others via referrals.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Computer programming
Designing and maintenance of computer programs for websites
Providing of computer hardware and computer software, including for obtaining information from a database on the Internet
Expert, professional and scientific consultancy services, for example helpdesks
Testing services, laboratory services, technical research and development services, design and inspection services, all connected to commnications and telecommunications, communication networks and systems, computer programming and electronic databases.