Tribunal/Court:
IPOS
Type:
Opposition
Applicant’s Mark ("Application Mark"):
Singapore Trade Mark Application No. 40201818292X for “” in Class 42:
“Information services relating to information technology; Maintenance of computer software relating to computer security and prevention of computer risks; Maintenance of software for internet access; Monitoring of computer systems by remote access; Preparation of reports relating to computer programs; Providing Information on Computer technology and programming via a web site; Provision of information relating to computer programming.”.
Opponent’s Registered Marks:
Singapore Trade Mark No. 40201515578X for “” in Class 09, 35, 38, 41, 42 and 45.
Procedural History:
This trade mark opposition was commenced by TWITTER, INC. against V V Technology Pte Ltd, a competitor’s application to register “”.
Claim(s)/Issue(s):
Ground 1 - Section 8(2)(b)*
Whether the Application Mark is similar to the earlier Opponent’s Mark
Ground 2 - Section 8(7)(a)*
Whether there is passing off.
*Opponent also relied on its following prior unregistered marks:
Decision:
Opposition succeeds. Application Mark is refused registration.
The Opponent has succeeded based on Grounds 1 & 2:
Ground 1 - Section 8(2)(b)
The Registrar’s Findings:
Ground 2 - Section 8(7)(a)
The Registrar’s Findings: