The trademark LAIKA was filed by Tina Cetrez, a national of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on December 21, 2014, and received one opposition filed on February 15, 2015 by Leica Microsystems IR GmbH on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by WILMER CUTLER PICKERING HALE AND DORR LLP and proceedings were handled in German, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued February 15, 2015
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on March 31, 2015.
The Refusal with reference B 012942686 was partially rejected according to Article 7(1)(b) CTMR with decision issued on September 7, 2014 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 14 with following description of goods:
Ornaments [jewellery, jewelry (Am)]
Timepieces
Costume jewellery
Badges of precious metal
Agates
Amulets
Pins
Bracelets
Watchstraps
Watches
Ingots of precious metals
Jewellery charms
Jewellery of yellow amber
Broaches
Diamonds
Boxes of precious metal
Threads of precious metal [jewellery, jewelry]
Jewellery stones
Ivory jewelry
Vinegar and oil cruets of precious metal
Cases of precious metal
Cases of precious metals for horological articles
Cigar cases and cigar boxes of precious metal
Figures of precious metal
Flasks of precious metal
Household or kitchen containers of precious metal
Kitchen containers of precious metals
Vessels of precious metal (sacred-)
Clock cases
Watch crystals
Silver and gold ware, Namely gold, Gold rings, Gold ingots, Gold chains, Imitation gold, Gold jewellery, Gold earrings, Gold medals, Gold bracelets, Gold thread for jewellery, Figurines made from gold, Cuff links made of gold, Gold jewellery, Gold plated brooches [jewellery], Rings (jewellery), Necklaces, Earrings and Bracelets
Silverware, namely silver, silver rings, silver ingots, silver chains, imitations of silver, silver jewellery, silver earrings, silver medals, silver bands, silver thread for jewellery, figurines of silver, cuff links of silver, jewellery of silver, brooches, rings, chains, earrings and bracelets coated in silver
Gold thread [jewellery, jewelry (Am)]
Imitation gold
Semi-precious stones
Necklaces
Hat ornaments of precious metal
Jewellery
Boxes of precious metal
Boxes of precious metal
Necklaces
Watch chains
Cufflinks
Tie pins
Tie pins
Works of art of precious metal
Medals
Medallions
Coins
Ornamental pins
Earrings
Pearl
Platinum [metal]
Pressed amber
Pearls made of ambroid [pressed amber]
Rings (jewellery)
Key rings [trinkets or fobs]
Jewelry boxes of precious metal
Buckles of precious metal
Ornaments (shoe —) of precious metal
Silver thread [jewellery, jewelry (Am)]
Silver ornaments
Sundials
Spinels
Statuettes of precious metals
Stopwatches
Rhinestones
Watches
Small clocks
Cases for watches [presentation]
Alarm clocks.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Packaging pouches, packaging bags or packaging sleeves, of leather
Trimmings of leather for furniture
Baggage
Bags for campers
Horse blankets
Coverings of skins or hides
Briefcases
Cases, of leather or leatherboard
Boxes of vulcanised thread
Net bags for shopping
Shopping bags
Key cases made of leather
Casings, of leather, for springs
Hides
Umbrella covers
Baggage
Chain mesh purses
Baggage
Hand bags
Bags (Game -) [hunting accessories]
Card cases, document holders
Cases, of leather or leatherboard
Garment bags for travel
Luggage boxes
Baggage
Vanity cases, not fitted
Umbrellas
Baggage
Rucksacks
Cases, of leather or leatherboard
Satchels
Satchels
Parasols
Walking sticks
Wheeled shopping bags
Haversacks, satchels
Tool bags of leather
Kid
Harness fittings of precious metal
Purses made of precious metal
Chain mesh purses of precious metal
Harness fittings of precious metal
Hides.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Clothing
Footwear
Headgear
Suits
Bath robes
Clothing of leather and imitation leather
Tights, Undergarments
Brassieres
Waist belts
Half-boots
Scarves
Gloves
Boiler suits
Shirts
Ready-to-wear clothing
Camisoles
Ties
Clothing of leather
Underwear
Jackets
Corsets
Dressing gowns
Caps
Outerclothing
Parkas
Pullovers
Pyjamas
Rainsuits
Skirts
Sandals
Shoes
Socks
Boots
Espadrilles
Shawls
Stockings
Tights
Tee-shirts
Knitwear [clothing]
Singlets.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Business management
Business administration
Office functions
Retailing of fashion articles of all kinds, Including spectacles, Sunglasses and Eyeglass cases
Wholesaling and retailing of clothing, footwear, headgear, suits, bath robes, clothing of leather and imitations of leather, undergarments, brassieres, belts, half-boots, scarves, gloves, overalls, shirts, ready-made clothing, camisoles, ties, clothing of leather, underwear, coats, corselets, dressing gowns, caps, outerclothing, parkas, fur, jumpers (pullovers), pyjamas, rainsuits, skirts, sandals, scarves, shoes, socks, boots, espadrilles, shawls, stockings, tights, T-shirts, knitwear (clothing), sports jerseys, jewellery, costume jewellery, badges of precious metal, agates, amulets, pins, bracelets, watch straps, wristwatches, ashtrays for smokers of precious metal, ingots of precious metals, cups of precious metal, household or kitchen containers of precious metal, charms, jewellery of yellow amber, harness fittings of precious metal, candy boxes of precious metal, brooches, brushes of precious metal, diamonds, boxes of precious metal, powder compacts of precious metal, tobacco jars of precious metal, tea caddies of precious metal, cigarette boxes of precious metal, sugar bowls of precious metal, threads of precious metal for jewellery, precious stones, egg cups of precious metal, ivory jewellery, cruets of precious metal, vinegar and oil cruets of precious metal, cases of precious metal, cases for clock- and watchmaking of precious metal, cigar cases and cigar boxes of precious metal, figurines of precious metal, flasks of precious metal, household or kitchen receptacles of precious metal, kitchen containers of precious metal, religious vessels of precious metal, clock cases, purses of precious metal, crockery of precious metal, tableware of precious metal, glasses, gold thread for jewellery, imitations of gold, semi-precious stones, necklaces, napkin holders of precious metal, household utensils of precious metal, hat ornaments of precious metal, jewellery, trays of precious metal, coffee pots of precious metal, coffee services of precious metal, teapots of precious metal, boxes of precious metal, candle extinguishers of precious metal, lighters, candlesticks of precious metal, candle rings of precious metal, chain mesh purses of precious metal, cuff links, baskets of precious metal for domestic use, tie clips, tie pins, jugs of precious metal, kitchen utensils of precious metal, works of art of precious metal, candlesticks of precious metal, medals, lockets, coins, ornamental pins, nutcrackers, earrings, pearls, pepper pots of precious metal, harness fittings for horses of precious metal, platinum (metal), plates of precious metal, ambroid (pressed amber), pearls made of ambroid (pressed amber), rings, salt shakers of precious metal, key rings, jewellery cases of precious metal, buckles of precious metal, snuff boxes of precious metal, shoe ornaments of precious metal, dishes of precious metal, services of precious metal, services (dishes) of precious metal, napkin rings of precious metal, sieves of precious metal, silver crockery, spun silver (silver wire), silvery jewellery, spinel, statuettes of precious metal, paste jewellery, match holders of precious metal, soup bowls of precious metal, trays of precious metal for domestic purposes, centrepieces of precious metal, cups of precious metal, tea balls of precious metal, tea services of precious metal, tea strainers of precious metal, table plates of precious metal, saucers of precious metal, vases of precious metal
Alarm watches
Toothpick holders of precious metal, Cigarette holders of precious metal
Retailing of horological and chronometric instruments, jewellery, suitcases, bags, umbrellas and parasols
Retailing of furniture, mirrors and picture frames
Retailing of clothing, footwear and headgear, games and playthings, gymnastic and sporting articles, decorations for Christmas trees
Retailing of costume jewellery, goods of leather and imitations of leather, trunks and travelling bags, walking sticks, scarves, hair ornaments, hair bands, hair clips, hair pins, lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid, hooks and eyes, pins and needles, artificial flowers
Retailing of soaps, essential oils, hair lotions and dentifrices
Retailing of leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials, namely briefcases, beach bags