The trademark medi. Health for life. was filed by Medi GmbH & Co. KG, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 12, 2001, and received undefined oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are undefined Oppositions claimed against trademark.
The first opposition filed on November 12, 2001 by COMPANHIA PORTUGUESA DE SEGUROS DE SAUDE, S.A. on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion, (c) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by GASTÃO DA CUNHA FERREIRA, LDA. and its proceedings were handled in English The second opposition filed on November 8, 2001 by Fripac-Medis GmbH Parfümerie-Import-Export, Fabrik Kosmet. Spezialitäten on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by HOEGER, STELLRECHT & PARTNER PATENTANWÄLTE MBB and its proceedings were handled in German
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The renewal of the trademark was recorded by the office on April 30, 2011.
of the trademark registration was recorded on April 30, 2011. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on January 9, 2010. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on January 9, 2010. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on August 18, 2010.
The Appeal with reference B R0439/2005-1 was Opposition partially rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) CTMR with decision issued on March 21, 2006 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 000456444 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(a) CTMR with decision issued on February 27, 2005 by the EUIPO.
The application claimed as seniority of the Federal Republic of Germany trademark null registered on June 18, 2000 which was accepted by the office.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 3 with following description of goods:
Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use
Cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations
Soaps
Perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, except for hair and face care and cotton wool products for cosmetic purposes
Dentifrices.
The mark was filed in class 5 with following description of goods:
Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations
Dietetic substances adapted for medical use
Food for babies
Plasters, compresses and other wound-covering materials
Drainage sponges and hydrocolloid dressings, draw-sheets for sick beds, including bedsore pads, incontinence articles (included in class 5), materials for dressings
Material for stopping teeth, dental wax
Disinfectants
Preparations for destroying vermin
Fungicides, herbicides.
The mark was filed in class 10 with following description of goods:
Orthopaedic articles, in particular bandages, medical arm and leg stockings (compression stockings, anti-thrombosis stockings, support stockings), medical tights (compression, anti-thrombosis and support tights) and parts therefor
Orthopaedic articles, in particular cervical, trunk, shoulder, arm, hand, leg, knee, foot and ankle joint ortheses
Heat therapy and cold therapy articles, in particular electric heated cushions and blankets for medical purposes
Medical apparatus and articles for physiotherapy and rehabilitation
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary instruments and apparatus, artificial limbs, silicon products for prostheses, in particular for improving stump attachments
Artificial eyes and false teeth, and endoprosthetic articles, in particular hip joint prostheses, implants, bone screws.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Providing of food and drink
Temporary accommodation
Private beauty care (not including medical care from doctors, hospitals or other medical or similar health-oriented establishments)