指定商品役務の範囲

1 本願商標

本願商標は、別掲のとおりの構成よりなり、第9類、第14類、第16類、第25類、第28類、第35類、第38類、第41類及び第42類に属する国際登録において指定された商品及び役務を指定商品及び指定役務として、2000年3月2日にFranceにおいてした商標登録出願に基づいてパリ条約第4条による優先権を主張し、2000年(平成12年)8月31日を国際登録の日とするものである。そして、指定商品及び指定役務については、2003年9月26日にされた商品及び役務の限定により、第9類「Nautical,surveying apparatus and instruments(other than for medical use),photographic,cinematographic,optical,weighing,measuring,monitoring(inspection),rescue(emergency)and teaching apparatus and instruments,luminous or mechanical signals;apparatus for recording,transmitting or reproducing sound or images;magnetic recording media,phonographic records;automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin−operated apparatus;cash registers,calculators,computers,data processing and computer apparatus;fire−extinguishers;exposed films,magnetic tapes,apparatus for photographic reproduction and enlargement,still and motion−picture projectors,amplifiers,loudspeakers,teaching apparatus,telephotography,telecine−projection,television and cable−television receivers,sound and image synchronising devices;videotapes,videocassettes,videograms,sound recording media,magnetic tape recorders,digital tape recorders,ticket dispensers,devices for film editing,cameras,compact disks.」、第14類「Timepieces and chronometric instruments.」、第16類「Paper and cardboard(unprocessed,semi−processed or for stationery use);printed matter;bookbinding material;photographs;stationery;adhesives for stationery or household purposes;stationery of artists’supplies;paintbrushes;typewriters and office articles(except furniture);instructional or teaching material(except apparatus);playing cards;printer’s type;printing blocks.」、第25類「Clothing,footwear(except orthopaedic footwear);headwear.」、第28類「Games,toys;gymnastic and sporting articles(except clothing,footwear and mats);Christmas tree decorations.」、第35類「 Advertising;radio advertising,television advertising;business management;commercial administration;office tasks;distribution of brochures and samples;newspaper subscription services for third parties;business consulting,inquiries or information;commercial or industrial management assistance;document reproduction;computer file management;organisation of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes,public relations services.」、第38類「Telecommunications;press and information agencies;communication via computer terminals;transmission,communication and telecommunication services provided through any means,including electronic,computer and telephone equipment;transmitting,communicating and telecommunicating messages,information and data of all kinds,including those provided on line or stored and forwarded from data−processing systems,from computer databases or computer communication networks,including the Internet and the World Wide Web;electronic and computer mail and message services;news agencies;supply of telecommunication access and connection services to data processing systems,computer databases or computer or data communication networks,including the Internet and the World Wide Web particularly;telecommunication services provided via the Internet;satellite transmission;computer communication services accessible via code,message communication,broadcasting of radio or television programmes,radio programmes,television programmes,cable television,satellite television broadcasting.」、第41類「Education;training;entertainment;sports activities;entertainer services;organization of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes;orchestra services;organization of shows(impresario services);presentation of live performances;arranging and conducting of seminars;production of shows;review,newspaper or book publishing,book loaning;films and television films;performing arts’agencies;rental of films,sound recordings,cinematographic projection apparatus and accessories and theatre stage sets;videotape editing;arranging of competitions in the field of education or entertainment;organisation and holding of colloquiums,conferences and conventions;organisation of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes;operating lotteries;booking of seats for shows;rental of videotapes,videocassettes and videograms,production of films on videotapes,videocassettes and videograms,operating cinema facilities,providing amusement arcade services,cinema studios,rental of cinematographic apparatus and accessories,rental of show scenery,radio entertainment,television entertainment,rental of sound recordings,production of radio and television programmes,presentation of live performances,recording studio services,film distribution.」及び第42類「Providing of food and drink;coffee shops,cafeterias,restaurants,self−service restaurants;temporary accommodation;sanitary and beauty care;scientific and industrial research;computer programming;rest and convalescent homes;day−nurseries;marriage bureaux;expertise activities,professional consultancy and drawing up of plans unrelated to business dealings;prospecting;materials testing;laboratory services;rental of clothing,bedding,vending machines;printing services;leasing access time to a computer database server;news reporters services;photographic reporting;exhibition−site management;professional consultancy concerning recording(filming)on videotapes,videocassettes,videograms and on cinematographic films.」となったものである。

2 査定の拒絶理由の要点

原査定は、「本願の指定商品及び指定役務中には、その表示が不明確なものがあるから、商標法第6条第1項の要件を具備しない。」旨認定、判断し、本願を拒絶したものである。

3 当審の判断

本願商標は、その指定商品及び指定役務について前記1のとおり限定された結果、本願の指定商品及び指定役務は、商品及び役務の内容が明確なものとなり、商標法第6条第1項の要件を具備するものとなった。

したがって、本願が商標法第6条第1項の要件を具備しないとした原査定の拒絶理由は解消した。

その他、政令で定める期間内に本願を拒絶すべき理由を発見しない。

よって、結論のとおり審決する。