The trademark MIWA was filed by Internet Up GmbH, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on February 19, 2024, and received one opposition filed on May 16, 2024 by MIWA Technologies, a.s. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Schovánek, Václav and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued May 16, 2024
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 7 with following description of goods:
Electricity generators
Machines, machine tools, and power-operated tools and apparatus, for fastening and joining
Food and beverage processing and preparation machines and apparatus
Sweeping, cleaning, washing and laundering machines
Dynamos
Mobile electrical power generators
Solar power generators
Bread cutting machines
Bread knives (Electric -)
Juice extractors, electric
Power-operated meat grinders
Meat choppers, electric
Fruit presses, electric, for household purposes
Electric vegetable peelers
Vegetable slicers, electric
Kitchen machines, electric
Blenders, electric, for household purposes
Pasta making machines, electric
Beaters, electric
Beverage preparation machines, electromechanical
Food preparation machines, electromechanical
Apparatus for aerating water
Egg slicing machines
Power-operated coffee grinders
Beaters being electric appliances
Power-operated coffee grinders
Electric kitchen tools
Electric pepper mills
Electric egg beaters
Dough kneading machines (Electric -)
Electric food grinders
Honey extractors (machines)
Liquidizers [kitchen machines]
Filling machines
Rinsing machines
Vacuum cleaners
Vacuum cleaner bags
Vacuum cleaner hoses
Hand held vacuum cleaners (Electric -)
Floor scrubbing machines
Robotic cleaning [vacuuming] machines for floors
Electric window cleaning equipment
Washing apparatus
Spin dryers [not heated]
Laundry washing machines incorporating a drying tumbler
Automated laundry detergent dispensers
Ironing machines and laundry presses
Cleaning appliances utilizing steam
High pressure washers
Packaging machines
Vacuum packaging machines.
The mark was filed in class 8 with following description of goods:
Hand-operated hygienic and beauty implements for humans and animals
Clothes irons
Scissors
Eyelash curlers
Hand tools for exfoliating skin
Hair styling appliances
Electric irons for styling hair
Electric hair straightening irons
Electric hair curling irons
Body art tools
Manicure and pedicure tools
Manicure sets
Pedicure sets
Manicure sets, electric
Nail files
Nail clippers
Nail scissors
Hair cutting and removal implements
Razors
Beard clippers
Beard Shaping Tool
Depilation appliances, electric and non-electric
Hair clippers for personal use, electric and non-electric
Hair cutting scissors
Working knives
Cutlery, kitchen knives, and cutting implements for kitchen use
Boxes adapted for cutlery
Butter knives
Egg slicers
Disposable forks
Disposable knives
Cutlery
Oyster openers
Filleting knives
Mandolins for slicing vegetables
Household knives
Cheese slicers
Kitchen mandolines
Kitchen knives
Tin openers, non-electric
Multi-tool knives
Disposable tableware [cutlery] made of plastics
Pizza slicers
Salad forks
Steak knives
Cake cutters
Hand tools for construction, repair and maintenance.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Software
Mobile apps
Software and mobile apps for controlling heaters, household and kitchen implements
Peripherals adapted for use with computers and other smart devices
Keyboards
Headsets
Headphones
Loudspeakers
Computers and computer hardware
Computer sub-assemblies
Computer modules
Audio/visual and photographic devices
Digital photo frames
Smartbands
Smartwatches
Smart rings
Laptop covers
Stands adapted for tablet computers
Cases for tablet computers
Chargers
Power banks
Accumulators, electric
Chargers for electric batteries
Electric cables and wires
USB cables
USB flash drives
Cable connectors
Data transmission cables.
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Heaters for baths
Gas burners
Heating elements
Heating plates
Hearths
Stoves [heating apparatus]
Furnace grates
Solar furnaces
Plate warmers
Electric ranges
Bottle warmers
Kitchen blow torches
Gas fires
Gas operated apparatus for heating
Gas fire radiants
Barbecue starters
Mobile heating apparatus
Heat exchangers, other than parts of machines
Cooking, heating, cooling and preservation equipment, for food and beverages
Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning and purification equipment (ambient)
Fireplaces
Refrigerating and freezing equipment
Fireplaces
Igniters
Sanitary and bathroom installations and plumbing fixtures
Decorative fountains, sprinkler and irrigation systems
Barbecues
Bread baking machines
Bread toasters
Roasting jacks
Couscous cookers, electric
Food steamers, electric
Heating apparatus, electric
Electric appliances for making yogurt
Cooking utensils, electric
Cooking pots, electric
Food dehydrators, electric
Chocolate fountains, electric
Tajines, electric
Roasting apparatus
Cooking rings
Coffee roasters
Lava rocks for use in barbecue grills
Microwave ovens [cooking apparatus]
Roasters
Ice-cream making machines
Hot plates
Egg cookers
Camping stoves
Electric popcorn making machines
Electric toasters
Electric sandwich toasters
Fondues [cooking apparatus]
Electric rotisseries
Kettles, electric
Espresso coffee machines
Broiling pans
Electric grills
Charcoal grills
Barbecues
Rotisseries
Electric coffee brewers
Frying machines
Coffee roasters
Cooking appliances
Refrigerated cabinets for the storage of food
Refrigerated cabinets for the storage of drink
Pizza ovens
Microwave ovens [cooking apparatus]
Cookers incorporating grills
Barbecue smokers
Raclette sets
Popcorn makers
Kettles
Wine refrigerators
Waffle irons
Cotton candy making machines
Grates
Fire pits
Pocket warmers
Hair dryers
Bed warmers
Heating cushions, electric, not for medical purposes
Hot water bottles
Garment steamers
Ice machines
Ice cube making machines
Cool boxes, electric
Deep freezing apparatus
Chest freezers
Combinations of refrigerators and freezers
Cooling elements
Refrigerating cabinets
Refrigerated beverage dispensing units [other than vending]
Refrigerated beverage dispensing units [other than vending]
Beer fonts
HVAC systems (heating, ventilation and air conditioning)
Dehumidifiers
Air deodorizing apparatus
Humidifiers
Air purifiers
Air-conditioning apparatus
Air-conditioning installations
Ventilating fans for household use
Hot air ovens
Heating apparatus
Infrared heating
Convector heaters
Oil-filled radiators
Electric fireplaces
Electric blankets
Heating cushions, electric, not for medical purposes
Radiant heaters
Beer brewing machines, electric, for household purposes.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Printed matter, and stationery and educational supplies
Writing and stamping implements
Correcting and erasing implements
Office machines
Office staplers
Electric pencil sharpeners
Electric staplers for offices
Stapling presses [office requisites]
Office perforators
Paper cutters
Typewriters, electric or non-electric
Photographic albums
Calendars
Albums
Files [office requisites]
Tissues of paper for removing make-up
Banners of paper
Mats of paper for beer glasses
Bunting of paper
Paper coffee filters
Towels of paper
Table napkins of paper
Handkerchiefs of paper
Placards of paper or cardboard
Tablemats of paper.
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
Furniture
Beds, mattresses, pillows and cushions
Frames
Mirrors (silvered glass)
Indoor blinds, and fittings for curtains and indoor blinds
Clothes hangers, clothes stands [furniture] and clothes hooks
Filing cabinets
Tea trolleys
Inflatable furniture
Benches [furniture]
Office furniture
Bottle racks
Freestanding partitions [furniture]
Stools
Bins, not of metal
Wardrobes
Picture frames
Chests of drawers
Wickerwork
Screens [furniture]
Armchairs
Racks [furniture]
Bathroom furniture
Umbrella stands
Keyboards for hanging keys
Cupboards
Desks
Covers for clothing [wardrobe]
Sofas
Chests for toys
Seats
Tables
Magazine racks
Sleeping pads
Air mattresses
Straw mattresses
Inflatable pillows
Air bed lounger
Statues, figurines, works of art and ornaments and decorations, made of materials such as wood, wax, plaster or plastic, included in the class.
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Statues, figurines, plaques and works of art, made of materials such as porcelain, terra-cotta or glass, included in the class
Draining trays
Ramekins
Cookie sheets
Cookie [biscuit] cutters
Pastry brushes
Baking tins
Baking dishes
Mats, not of paper or textile, for beer glasses
Floor vases
Frying pans
Bread boards
Lunch boxes
Butter dishes
Sticks for cake pops
Decorative plates
Egg cups
Tealight burners
Coffee pots
Fish scoops
Meat tongs
Chip pan baskets
Cooking skewers
Confectioners' molds
Table plates
Stands for dishes
Spice sets
Shakers for spices
Barbecue forks
Oven mitts
Grills [cooking utensils]
Grill pans made of precious stone
Barbecue turners
Barbecue tongs
Cutting boards for the kitchen
Coffee grinders, hand-operated
Garlic presses (Hand-operated -)
Noodle machines, hand-operated
Salad drainers (Hand-operated -)
Hand-operated salt grinders
Hand operated sushi makers
Drinking straws of glass
Coffee grinders, hand-operated
Utensils for household purposes
Skewers of wood
Honey servers
Heat-insulated containers for beverages
Coffee pots
Cheese-dish covers
Rotary cheese graters
Candelabra [candlesticks]
Cooking pot sets
Cooking pots, non-electric
Saucepan lids
Cooking utensils, non-electric
Cake moulds
Kitchen utensils
Kitchen utensils of silicon
Cake servers
Melon ballers
Flour sifters
Mixing cups
Mortars for kitchen use
Nutmeg graters
Non electric juice extractors
Meat grinders, non-electric
Coolers [non-electric containers]
Rolling pins, domestic
Nutcrackers
Skillets
Spatulas
Pepper mills, hand-operated
Pizza peels
Porcelain
Salad tongs
Salt mills
Salt cellars
Pepper pots
Bowls of precious metal
Dutch ovens
Carving boards
Whisks
Dishes
Serving tongs
Napkin rings
Strainers
Tableware, other than knives, forks and spoons
Services [dishes]
Meal trays
Table plates
Pots
Pot stands
Potholders
Oven mitts
Funnels
Vases
Disposable table plates
Woks
Lemon squeezers
Cosmetic, hygiene and beauty care utensils
Dental cleaning articles
Powder puffs
Make-up sponges
Applicators for cosmetics
Facial cleansing sponges
Facial sponges for applying make-up
Hair combs
Make-up brushes
Perfume bottles
Scent sprays [atomizers]
Racks for cosmetics
Shower gel holders
Towel racks
Soap racks
Toilet paper holders
Air fragrancing apparatus
Incense stick holders
Perfume burners, electric and non-electric.
The mark was filed in class 24 with following description of goods: