The trademark BIOCIR was filed by Hamilton Germany GmbH, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 2, 2024, and received one opposition filed on September 18, 2024 by BRAND GMBH + CO KG on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by VON ROHR PATENTANWÄLTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB and proceedings were handled in German, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued September 18, 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 9 with following description of goods:
Measuring, detecting and monitoring instruments, indicators and controllers
Apparatus for scientific research and laboratories
Scientific, optical, analytical, measuring, dosing, diagnostic and checking (supervision) apparatus and instruments
Electronic control apparatus, control units and control systems
Automatic control apparatus
Instruments for temperature control
Temperature indicators
Temperature sensing apparatus for scientific use
Temperature measuring apparatus for scientific use
Electrostatic precipitators
Vibrating separators [laboratory apparatus]
Sampling devices for laboratory use and scientific purposes
Automated sampling devices for laboratory use and scientific purposes
Sample carrier plates for laboratory use
Laboratory apparatus and instruments for sample preparation and processing in analytical laboratories
Diluters for sample preparation and processing in analytical laboratories
Dispensers for sample preparation and processing in analytical laboratories
Diluter and dispenser systems for sample preparation in analytical laboratories
Laboratory mixers
Metering apparatus for the pneumatic production of droplets of liquid
Pipetting devices for aspirating and dispensing dosing liquids for laboratory use and scientific purposes
Pipettors
Pipetting channels
Pipetting heads
Pipetting arms
Pipette modules
Feeders for pipettes
Mechanical air displacement pipettes
Mechanical handheld pipettes
Vacuum apparatus for laboratory use
Vacuum pumps for laboratory use
Vacuum stations for laboratory use
Laboratory apparatus and instruments for automated refilling of reagents
Filters for pipettes or pipette tips
Probes and pipettes for scientific purposes
Pipette accessories, namely pipette holders, pipette carriers and pipette stands
Pipette racks for laboratory use
Holders for pipette carriers for laboratory use
Reusable dispenser syringes for laboratory use
Disposable dispenser syringes for laboratory use
Automatic pipetting work stations
Liquid handling workstations for scientific research and laboratories
Laboratory equipment systems consisting of automatic pipetting workstations connected to one another and scientific laboratory apparatus for storage and management of biological, clinical, chemical, forensic and biopharmaceutical substances and samples
Automated pipettes
Pipettes
Pipette tips
Scientific dispensers included in the class
Scientific apparatus and instruments, namely Distribution apparatus attached to bottles
Scientific syringes and syringes for use in chemistry
Injectors with screw pistons, for use in the following fields: laboratories
Multi-channel syringes with interchangeable needles for gel loading for laboratory purposes