The trademark NORA was filed by Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on April 17, 2005, and received one opposition filed on July 17, 2005 by NORAUTO (société anonyme) on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by DURÁN - CORRETJER, S.L.P. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued July 17, 2005
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 September 2, 2014.
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on May 10, 2010. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on April 11, 2011. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on April 11, 2011. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on May 29, 2011. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on October 19, 2011. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on May 1, 2012. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on June 21, 2012.
The Opposition with reference B 000875213 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) CTMR with decision issued on June 5, 2007 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 7 with Replacement engines for vehicles, for use in motor vehicle workshops and vehicle fleets.
The mark was filed in class 12 with Spare parts for motor vehicles, for use in motor vehicle workshops and vehicle fleets.
The mark was filed in class 35 with Wholesale services with regard to motor vehicle parts and motor vehicle accessories, in particular provided in wholesale outlets or by means of mail order catalogue services, mail order services and online mail order services with regard to motor vehicle parts and motor vehicle accessories and bringing together (other than transport) of various motor vehicle parts or various motor vehicle accessories, for others, to facilitate the display and purchase of the aforesaid goods for customers..
The mark was filed in class 37 with Conversion, repair, servicing, stripping, maintenance, care, cleaning and painting of vehicles, motors and engines, and parts therefor, including vehicle repair and rental of tools.
The mark was filed in class 39 with following description of goods:
Transport
Packaging and storage of goods
Travel arrangement
Towing
Taxi transport
Motor vehicle transport
Rental of vehicles, in particular cars
Transport of passengers, in particular by bus
Freight brokerage services
Rental of motor vehicle accessories, namely protective covers, dirt pans, snow chains, carrying devices, in particular roof rack and rear carrier systems, luggage boxes, bicycle racks, ski and snowboard racks, surfboard racks, trailer devices and trailers, child seats, luggage compartment partitions.
The mark was filed in class 41 with Providing of training, in particular with regard to the construction, functioning, repair and servicing of motor vehicles and parts therefor.