Overview
Black Quant Empire is protected by three different forms of trade mark, each of which serves a specific purpose in our brand strategy. These trade marks are registered and protected under Austrian and European trade mark law pursuant to the provisions of the Trade Mark Protection Act 1997 (MarkenG) and Regulation (EU) 2017/1001 on the European Union trade mark.
1. Word Mark: “Black Quant Empire”
Definition: The name “Black Quant Empire” in text form, without graphic elements.
Purpose: Protects our company name as a pure word mark and enables its use across all media (documents, communications, social media, printed materials).
Nice Classification
- Class 9 (Computer software; downloadable financial trading applications; algorithms for quantitative analysis; automated trading systems)
- Class 36 (Financial investment services; proprietary trading activities; asset management; financial advice; stockbroking services)
- Class 42 (Software development and design; quantitative analysis services; cloud computing services; hosting of web applications; IT consulting)
Status: Protected. Distinctive and concise name with no trade mark conflicts.
2. Word and Figurative Mark: “BQE Logo + Text”
Definition: The combination of our logo (black bull above candlesticks) together with the text “Black Quant Empire” and the tagline “Quantitative Trading”.
Purpose: This is our primary brand identity, combining visual and textual elements. It appears in the website header and footer, on business cards and in official communications.
Design elements: The bull symbol represents market optimism and strength. The candlestick chart represents quantitative analysis and technical trading. The colour scheme consists of black (primary) and gold accents (secondary) and conveys sophistication and precision. The typography is bold and modern (sans-serif).
Nice Classification
- Class 9 (Computer software; downloadable financial trading applications; algorithms for quantitative analysis; automated trading systems)
- Class 36 (Financial investment services; proprietary trading activities; asset management; financial advice; stockbroking services)
- Class 42 (Software development and design; quantitative analysis services; cloud computing services; hosting of web applications; IT consulting)
Status: Protected. Original design by Black Quant Empire with no existing conflicts.
3. Figurative Mark: Bull & Candlestick Logo
Definition: The graphic symbol alone – the bull leaping above candlesticks – without any accompanying text or company name.
Purpose: Enables the logo symbol to be used independently on icons, favicons, merchandise and in situations where text cannot be displayed (social media avatars, app icons).
Visual characteristics: Black bull silhouette in a dynamic leaping pose with a simplified candlestick chart below/behind the bull. Minimalist design for scalability, with a distinctive character that can be recognised without text.
Nice Classification
- Class 9 (Computer software; downloadable financial trading applications; algorithms for quantitative analysis; automated trading systems)
- Class 36 (Financial investment services; proprietary trading activities; asset management; financial advice; stockbroking services)
- Class 42 (Software development and design; quantitative analysis services; cloud computing services; hosting of web applications; IT consulting)
Status: Protected. Unique visual symbol with no identified trade mark conflicts.
Trade Mark Rights and Intellectual Property
All three trade marks are the exclusive property of Black Quant Empire GmbH and are protected under Austrian trade mark law (trade mark registration pursuant to MarkenG 1997), under EU trade mark law (registration pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) and are registered with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
Unauthorised use, reproduction or modification of these trade marks is prohibited by law. Any suspected infringement should be reported to legal@blackquantempire.at.
Last updated: 28 April 2026