The mark is registered in Australia, South Africa, France and Spain. These registrations constitute evidence that the mark is inherently registrable. It is not the function of the examiner to obstruct, but rather to expedite applications. At the same time, there must be consistency in decision making, so that all applicants are treated equally. It would not make sense for the applicant to claim exclusive rights for the words 'computer' or 'world'.
Protection is sought for the mark as a whole.
It is proposed that these words be disclaimed. Therefore, disclaimers of individual words would not have any effect on the lack of distinctivity of the mark and its scope of protection. The words 'computer' and 'world' are descriptive and commonly used terms in the specific area covered by the specification of the application. The examiner invited the applicant to submit evidence that the mark had acquired a secondary meaning through use in the European Union. The trade mark is in English and has no meaning in other languages.