The trademark IET was filed by The Institution of Engineering and Technology, a corporation established under the laws of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on March 25, 2007, and received one opposition filed on June 21, 2007 by Tallon Cejudo, Manuel on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by J.M. TORO, S.L.P. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued June 21, 2007
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Italian was selected as the second language).
The renewal of the trademark was recorded by the office on December 15, 2015.
Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on May 13, 2007. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on June 12, 2007. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on April 28, 2008. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on May 12, 2008. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on September 11, 2012. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on October 29, 2019.
The Opposition with reference B 001160003 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) CTMR with decision issued on August 2, 2010 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Scientific, optical and teaching apparatus and instruments
Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images
Calculating machines
Computer software and telecommunications apparatus (including modems) to enable connection to databases and the Internet
Computer software to enable searching of data.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes
Bookbinding material, photographs
Stationery
Adhesives for stationery or household purposes
Artists' materials
Paint brushes
Typewriters and office requisites (except furniture)
Plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes)
Playing cards
Printers type
Printing blocks
Newspapers, journals
Diaries
Calendars.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Advising, mentoring and providing guidance to the members of the institution of engineering and technology in the field of engineering and technology
Provision of scientific and technological information
Advisory services all relating to the preparation of guidelines and standards regarding the field of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and technology
Preparation of regulations and guidelines relating to engineering and technology installations and systems
Advisory services relating to engineering and technology
Preparation and provision of model contracts all provided by the institution of engineering and technology for its members in the field of engineering and technology
Provision of home pages on computer networks
Provision of information regarding the field of engineering and technology over computer networks.