The trademark Aquartus was filed by Britta Gläsner, a national of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 28, 2015, and received one opposition filed on August 27, 2015 by RheinfelsQuellen H. Hövelmann GmbH & Co. KG on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by COHAUSZ & FLORACK PATENT- UND RECHTSANWÄLTE PARTNERSCHAFTSGESELLSCHAFT MBB and proceedings were handled in German, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued August 27, 2015
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on December 15, 2015.
The Appeal with reference B R1526/2017-1 was No decision on opposition according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on May 24, 2018 by the EUIPO. The Appeal with reference B R1526/2017-1 was Opposition partially rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on May 26, 2019 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 002572165 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) CTMR with decision issued on May 17, 2017 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Sink units [other than furniture]
Toilets [water-closets]
Bathtubs
Shower stalls
Taps [faucets]
Mixer taps [faucets]
Fittings for basins
Fittings for bidets
Fittings for massage baths
Bath fittings
Fittings for sanitary purposes
Showers
Shower fittings
Spray handsets for showers
Shower mixing valves
Outdoor showers for bathing
Sink units
Mobile [portable] sanitary installations
Bathroom installations for sanitary purposes
Taps for sanitary installations
Sanitary apparatus and installations
Urinals [sanitary fixtures]
Sanitary installations, water supply and sanitation equipment
Heated towel rails
Sanitary and bathroom installations and plumbing fixtures
Fans [air-conditioning].
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
Furniture
Pouffes [furniture]
Mirrors [furniture]
Racks
Work counters [furniture]
Beds
High stools [furniture]
Furniture and furnishings
Washstands [furniture]
Furniture for use in rest rooms
Furniture of plastic materials
Furniture for motor homes
Furniture for caravans
Furniture made of steel
Household furniture
Racks being furniture of metal
Outdoor furniture
Wooden racks [furniture]
Furniture made principally of glass
Furniture for kitchens
Bathroom furniture
Modular bathroom furniture
Bathroom fittings in the nature of furniture
Bathroom mirrors
Bathroom cupboards
Bathroom vanities
Paper picture frames
Mirrors (silvered glass)
Mirrored cabinets.
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Cups and mugs
Glasses [receptacles]
Glasses [drinking vessels]
Decanters
Pitchers
Plates
Bathroom pails
Bathroom basins [receptacles]
Cosmetic and toilet utensils and bathroom articles
Vacuum jars
Glass flasks [containers]
Basins [receptacles]
Beverage coolers [containers]
Bins for household refuse
Containers for flowers
Tableware, cookware and containers
Containers for dentifrices
Household containers
Drinking glasses
Glassware not included in other classes
Glassware for household purposes
Dishes.
The mark was filed in class 32 with Beers.
The mark was filed in class 33 with following description of goods: