On November 12, 2010, the Trademarks and Designs Registration Office of the European Union published Apple's latest trademark application for "Premium Reseller" under application 009512385. Apple has filed their trademark under seven extraordinarily detailed International Classes covering all manner of electronics including computers, smartphones, software, electronic games, downloadable content, telecommunications, printed materials, advertizing, education and technical services – but to mention a few. Yet perhaps the bigger news is that this program appears to have been in the works for some time in the UK. Now that Apple is applying for the official "Premium Reseller" trademark, it may be signaling that this program is about to go Global. Yes, an idea whose time has come.
Classic Premium Reseller Examples
Now that Apple has built out one of the best quality-centric retail footprints on the planet for computer and electronics, it appears that they now want to take their retailing to the next level by introducing the Premium Reseller program. Local resellers signing up for the program will have distinctive retail stores that reflect Apple's own standards and services.
A few classic examples of an Apple Premium Reseller include England's ATcomputers (as noted in the graphic below) and Solutions Inc. – as well as macstudio out of Kuala Lumpur.
The Apple Premium Reseller program appears to have been born out of Europe. When you Google-it, you'll see that a lot of the resellers that appear in the search result are from the UK, with a scattering of them in the Netherlands and Singapore. ZDNet's Jason O'Grady first noticed this trend taking shape in Europe as far back as 2006. Evidently Apple has taken the time to plan this out extensively before taking it global. It's definitely an idea whose time has come.
Apple's Trademark Application In-Part
Apple's Premium Reseller Logo
Apple Trademark: International Class Details
International Class 009: Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signaling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission and/or reproduction of sounds, images or other data; recording discs; apparatus, instruments and materials for transmitting and/or receiving and/or recording sound and/or images; downloadable audio and video recordings featuring music, comedy, drama, action, adventure and/or animation; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers; calculating machines, data processing equipment; fire-extinguishing apparatus; computers, tablet computers, computer terminals, computer peripherals; computer hardware; computer networks; facsimile machines, answering machines, telephone-based information retrieval software and hardware; adapters, adapter cards, connectors and drivers; blank computer storage media; fonts, typefaces, type designs and symbols in the form of recorded data; chips, discs and tapes bearing or for recording computer programs and software; random access memory, read only memory; solid state memory apparatus; electronic communication equipment, apparatus and instruments; telecommunications equipment, apparatus and instruments; computer and electronic games; computer equipment for use with any of the aforesaid goods; computer software and computer hardware apparatus with multimedia and interactive functions; magnetic data carriers; microprocessors, memory boards, monitors, displays, keyboards, cables, modems, printers, videophones, disk drives; central processing units; circuit boards; integrated circuits; magnetic, optical, and electronic data storage materials and devices; computer memory devices; blank computer storage media; solid-state data storage devices; user manuals in electronically readable, machine readable or computer readable form for use with, and sold as a unit with, all the aforementioned goods; apparatus for data storage; hard drives; miniature hard disk drive storage units; pre-recorded vinyl records, audio tapes, audio-video tapes, audio video cassettes, audio video discs; audio tapes for sale with booklets; sound, video and data recordings; CD-ROMs; digital versatile discs; mouse pads; batteries; rechargeable batteries; chargers; chargers for electric batteries; headphones; stereo headphones; in-ear headphones; stereo speakers; audio speakers; audio speakers for home; monitor speakers; speakers for computers; personal stereo speaker apparatus; radio receivers, amplifiers, sound recording and reproducing apparatus, electric phonographs, record players, high fidelity stereo apparatus, tape recorders and reproducing apparatus, loudspeakers, multiple speaker units, microphones; digital audio and video players with multimedia and interactive functions; accessories, parts, fittings, and testing apparatus for all the aforementioned goods; digital audio and video devices; audio cassette recorders and players, video cassette recorders and players, compact disc players, digital versatile disc recorders and players, digital audio tape recorders and players; radios; audio, video, and digital mixers; radio transmitters; car audio apparatus; global positing systems; navigation apparatus for vehicles (on board computers); cameras; video cameras; bags and cases adapted or shaped to contain cameras and/or video cameras; telephones; cordless telephones; mobile telephones; parts and accessories for mobile telephones; mobile telephone covers; mobile telephone cases; mobile telephone cases made of leather or imitations of leather; mobile telephone covers made of cloth or textile materials; portable digital electronic devices and software related thereto; handheld digital electronic devices and software related thereto; digital music and/or video players; hand held computers, personal digital assistants, electronic organizers, electronic notepads; bags and cases adapted or shaped to contain digital music and/or video players, hand held computers, personal digital assistants, electronic organizers and electronic notepads; holders, straps, armbands, lanyards and clips for portable and handheld digital electronic devices for recording, organizing, transmitting, manipulating, and reviewing text, data, audio, image and video files; computer software; computer programs; pre-recorded computer programs for personal information management, database management software, character recognition software, telephony management software, electronic mail and messaging software, paging software, mobile telephone software; database synchronization software, computer programs for accessing, browsing and searching online databases, computer software for use in connection with online music subscription service, software that enables users to play and program music and entertainment-related audio, video, text and multi-media content, software featuring musical sound recordings, entertainment-related audio, video, text and multi-media content, computer software and firmware for operating system programs, data synchronization programs, and application development tool programs for personal and handheld computers; electronic handheld devices for the wireless receipt, storage and/or transmission of data and messages, and electronic devices that enable the user to keep track of or manage personal information; software for the redirection of messages, Internet e-mail, and/or other data to one or more electronic handheld devices from a data store on or associated with a personal computer or a server; software for the synchronization of data between a remote station or device and a fixed or remote station or device; sound effect apparatus and instruments (computer software); electronic tone generators (computer software); computer desktop utility software; screen saver software; software for detecting, eradicating and preventing computer viruses; software for data encryption; software for analyzing and recovering data; software for computer system backup, data processing, data storage, file management and database management; software for telecommunication and communication via local or global communications networks, including the Internet, intranets, extranets, television, mobile communication, cellular and satellite networks; software for creating and delivering electronic greeting cards, messages and electronic mail; software for web design, creation, publishing and hosting; software for access to communications networks including the Internet; instructional material relating to the foregoing; computer disk holders; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
International Class 016: Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; printed matter in the field of computer; printed matter in the field of multi-media products, interactive products and online services; book binding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks; printed publications; books; magazines; newsletters; periodicals; brochures; booklets; pamphlets; manuals; journals; leaflets; greeting cards; advertising and promotional material; catalogues; catalogues relating to computer software; computer brochures; computer handbooks; computer hardware publications; computer hardware reference manuals; computer hardware users guide; computer instruction manuals; computer manuals; publications relating to technology, digital technology and gadgets; catalogues relating to musical apparatus and instruments; catalogues relating to telecommunications apparatus, mobile phones, handheld and mobile digital electronic devices for the sending and receiving of telephone calls, faxes, electronic mail, video, instant messaging, music, audiovisual and other multimedia works, and other digital data; music books; music instruction manuals; music magazines; desk accessories, telephone and address books, agendas, diaries, calendars, posters, mounted and unmounted photographs, printed patterns for T-shirts and sweatshirts, display materials, decals and bumper stickers; booklets for sale with audio tapes; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods.
International Class 035: Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions; retail store services featuring computers, computer software, computer peripherals and consumer electronics, and demonstration of products relating thereto; online retail store services provided via a global computer network featuring computers, computer software, computer peripherals and consumer electronics, and demonstration of products relating thereto. Update: This is also being covered by Apple's US trademark application 85179361 published on November 23, 2010.
International Class 037: Building construction; repair; installation services; maintenance, installation and repair of computer hardware, computer peripherals and consumer electronic devices. Update: This is also being covered by Apple's US trademark application 85179403 published on November 23, 2010.
International Class 038: Telecommunications; communication and telecommunication services; telecommunication access services; communications by computer; communication between computers; electronic sending of data and documentation via the Internet or other databases; supply of data and news by electronic transmission; obtaining of access to electronic news services relating to the downloading of information and data from the Internet; providing access to web sites on the Internet; delivery of digital music by telecommunications; providing wireless telecommunications via electronic communications networks; wireless digital messaging, paging services, and electronic mail services, including services that enable a user to send and/or receive messages through a wireless data network; one-way and two-way paging services; telex, telegram and telephone services; broadcasting or transmission of radio and television programmes; time sharing services for communication apparatus; provision of telecommunications access and links to computer databases and the Internet; electronic transmission of streamed and downloadable audio and video files via computer and other communications networks; web casting services; delivery of messages by electronic transmission; provision of connectivity services and access to electronic communications networks, for transmission or reception of audio, video or multimedia content; provision of telecommunications connections to electronic communication networks, for transmission or reception of audio, video or multimedia content; providing access to digital music web sites on the Internet; providing access to MP3 web sites on the Internet; delivery of digital music by telecommunications; provision of telecommunications connections to the Internet or computer databases; providing user access to the Internet (service providers); electronic mail services; telecommunication of information (including web pages), computer programs and any other data; video broadcasting, broadcasting prerecorded videos featuring music and entertainment, television programs, motion pictures, news, sports, games, cultural events, and entertainment-related programs of all kinds, via a global computer network, computer and other communications networks; streaming of video content via a global computer network; subscription audio broadcasting via a global computer network; audio broadcasting; audio broadcasting of spoken word, music, concerts, and radio programmes; streaming of audio content via a global computer network; electronic transmission of audio and video files via communications networks; communication services, namely, matching users for the transfer of music, video and audio recordings via communication networks; electronic bulletin board services; providing computer bulletin board in the fields of music, video, film, books, television, games and sports; providing on-line bulletin boards for the transmission of messages among computer users concerning entertainment, music, concerts, videos, radio, television, film, news, sports, games and cultural events; rental and hire and leasing of communication apparatus and electronic mail-boxes; electronic news services; electronic communications consultancy; facsimile, message collection and transmission services; transmission of data and of information by electronic means, computer, cable, radio, teleprinter, teleletter, electronic mail, telecopier, television, microwave, laser beam, communications satellite or electronic communication means; transmission of data by audio-visual apparatus controlled by data processing apparatus or computers; provision of access time to web-sites featuring multimedia materials; providing access to databases and directories via communications networks for obtaining data in the fields of music, video, film, books, television, games and sports; providing users with access time to electronic communications networks with means of identifying, locating, grouping, distributing, and managing data and links to third-party computer servers, computer processors and computer users; organizing and conducting video conferences; provision of access time to web-sites featuring multimedia materials; providing users with access time to electronic communications networks with means of identifying, locating, grouping, distributing, and managing data and links to third-party computer servers, computer processors and computer users; providing computer data bases in the nature of a bulletin board in the fields of music, video, film, books, television, games and sports; information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all the aforesaid.
International Class 041: Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities; education and training services, namely, conducting classes, workshops, and seminars in the field of computers, computer software, online services, information technology, internet website design, music, photography and video products and consumer electronics; arranging professional workshop and training courses; computer education training services; training in the use and operation of computers, computer software and consumer electronics; technical consulting in the field of consumer electronics, namely, audio, audiovisual and home and portable entertainment systems and devices; consulting services in the field of selection, implementation and use of computer hardware, computer software and consumer electronic systems for others, namely audio, audiovisual and home and portable entertainment systems and devices. Update: This is also being covered by Apple's US trademark application 85179425 published on November 23, 2010.
International Class 042: Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting computer hardware, computer peripheral, computer software and consumer electronic devices; installation, updating, maintenance and repair of computer software; technical consulting in the field of computers and consumer electronics; computer and consumer electronic diagnostic services; consulting services in the field of selection, implementation and use of computer hardware, computer software and consumer electronic systems for others; computer data recovery; consulting services in the field of selection, implementation and use of computer hardware and computer software for the operation of consumer electronic systems for others in the nature of audio, audiovisual and home and portable entertainment systems and devices. Update: This is also being covered by Apple's US trademark application 85179436 published on November 23, 2010.
A UK Priority Filing
Apple's new trademark was filed in London, England, by Edwards Angell Palmer and Dodge. This application will represent Apple's legal priority document going forward.
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