018326058

Annovation

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October 25, 2020

Trademark Summary

The trademark Annovation was filed by Shenzhen Wangyi E-Commerce Co., Ltd., a corporation established under the laws of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on October 29, 2020, and received one opposition filed on December 1, 2020 by Möbel Inhofer GmbH & Co. KG on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by CHARRIER RAPP & LIEBAU PATENTANWÄLTE PARTG MBB and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued December 1, 2020

The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Italian was selected as the second language).

Cancellation Proceedings

A total of undefined cancellation proceedings were initiated against the trademark registration in 2022.The first Cancellation was filed by Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited (represented by LUCA COLOMBO) on May 20, 2023 and Final decision – EUTM partially cancelled.

Application for revocation or for a declaration of invalidity of the trademark registration was recorded on July 4, 2022. Decisions on applications for revocation or for a declaration of invalidity of the trademark registration was recorded on May 25, 2023.

The Opposition with reference B 003135791 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on January 19, 2022 by the EUIPO. The Cancellation with reference B 000055297 was Cancellation totally upheld and EUTM/IR declared partially invalid according to Article 60(1)(a) EUTMR with decision issued on February 20, 2023 by the EUIPO.

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Goods And Services

• The mark was filed in class 6 with following description of goods:
  
  1. Metal brackets
  2. Metallic mountings
  3. Bolts of metal
  4. Ring-shaped fittings of metal
  5. Hooks [metal hardware]
  6. Metal storage tanks
  7. Tool boxes of metal, empty
  8. Fittings of metal for furniture
  9. Signboards of metal
  10. Metal plugs
  11. Buckles of common metal [hardware]
  12. Framework of metal for building
  13. Packaging containers of metal
  14. Locks of metal, other than electric
  15. Screws of metal
  16. Screw rings of metal.
• The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
  
  1. File folders
  2. Document file racks
  3. Desktop organizers
  4. Desktop cabinets for stationery [office requisites]
  5. Stationery
  6. Stationery folders
  7. Desktop document stands
  8. Pen and pencil holders
  9. Writing cases [stationery]
  10. Document holders [stationery]
  11. Office requisites, except furniture
  12. Adhesive tape dispensers [office requisites]
  13. Drawing boards
  14. Folders for papers
  15. Clips for offices
  16. Desktop cabinets for stationery [office requisites]
  17. Page holders
  18. Pen holders.
• The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
  
  1. Bamboo furniture
  2. Drawer dividers
  3. Trolleys [furniture]
  4. Racks [furniture]
  5. Shelves for storage
  6. Clothes hooks, not of metal
  7. Coat racks
  8. Shelves
  9. Tables
  10. Stools
  11. Bookshelves
  12. Foot rests
  13. Shelves for typewriters
  14. Pillows
  15. Storage racks
  16. Chairs [seats]
  17. Office furniture
  18. Trestles [furniture]
  19. Storage drawers [furniture].
• The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
  
  1. Spice racks
  2. Table napkin holders
  3. Knife rests
  4. Coffeepots, non-electric
  5. Coffee filters, non-electric
  6. Kitchen utensils
  7. Drying racks for laundry
  8. Towel rails and rings
  9. Trays for household purposes
  10. Dish stands
  11. Trivets [table utensils]
  12. Kitchen containers
  13. Trash cans
  14. Containers for household or kitchen use
  15. Cages for household pets
  16. Wine bottle cradles
  17. Lunch boxes
  18. Dishes
  19. Gardening gloves
  20. Thermally insulated containers for food.