The trademark application SIGNAL PLUS was filed by Design Blue Limited, a corporation established under the laws of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the "Applicant"). Application refused.
The application was filed in English (French was selected as the second language).
The Refusal with reference B 018188514 was Rejected according to Article 7(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on May 20, 2020 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 1 with following description of goods:
Thermoplastic compounds
Thermoplastic elastomers
Chemical additives for use in manufacture
Thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomers, thermoplastic elastomer compositions and chemical additives containing microspheres to prevent signal interference and/or enhance signal reception and transmission.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Wireless communication devices and apparatus
Network communication apparatus
Electronic communication equipment and instruments
Global Positioning System (GPS) devices
Wireless communication devices for voice, data or image transmission
Bags, cases and covers adapted or shaped to contain wireless communication devices and apparatus, MP3 players, hand held computers, personal or notebook computers, personal digital assistants, mobile phones, smart phones, laptops, signal receivers, electronic organizers and electronic notepads
Bags, cases and covers adapted or shaped to contain wireless communication devices and apparatus, MP3 players, hand held computers, personal or notebook computers, personal digital assistants, mobile phones, smart phones, laptops, signal receivers, electronic organizers and electronic notepads, all for protecting against impact
Bags, cases and covers adapted or shaped to contain wireless communication devices and apparatus, MP3 players, hand held computers, personal or notebook computers, personal digital assistants, mobile phones, smart phones, laptops, signal receivers, electronic organizers and electronic notepads, all designed to prevent signal interference and/or enhance signal quality
Anti-interference devices
Bags, cases and covers adapted or shaped to contain cameras and/or video cameras
Notebook computers
MP3 players
Mobile telephones
Smartphones
Mobile telephone covers
Mobile telephone cases
Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images
Speakers
Electric power supply units
Uninterruptable power supply apparatus
Battery chargers
Power banks
Portable communications apparatus
Covers for portable communications apparatus
Wearable smart phones
Tablet computers
Computers
Portable computers
Laptop computers
Monitors for computers
Wearable computers
Television remote controllers
Wireless headsets
Headsets
Wireless headsets for mobile phones
Earphones
Audio component systems composed of surround sound speakers
Loudspeakers
Wireless battery chargers for smart phones
Power supplies for smart phones
DVD players
Portable media players
Auxiliary speakers for mobile phones
Cases for tablet computers
Flip covers for tablet computers
Batteries for mobile phones
Battery chargers for mobile phones
Auxiliary batteries for mobile phones
Rechargeable batteries
Battery compensation chargers
Battery charging devices
Digital cameras
Wireless audio and video receivers
Remote control apparatus
Digital audio and video recorders and players
Electric audio and visual apparatus and instruments
Portable multimedia players
Telecommunication machines and implements
Remote control apparatus for controlling lighting
Sound recording and reproducing apparatus
Audio receivers
Car audio apparatus
Communication devices and signal receives for cars
Headphones
Modems
Apparatus for data storage
Watchbands that communicate data to personal digital assistants and smart phones, bracelets that communicate data to personal digital assistants and smart phones, smart watches incorporating cameras and MP3 players, and that communicate data to smart phones and PDAs
Smart watches
Smart watches comprised primarily of a wristwatch also featuring a telephone
Parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 17 with following description of goods:
Elastomers
Semi-processed plastics
Semi-processed thermoplastic polymer resins for use in manufacture
Thermoplastic compounds in pellet form for use in manufacture
Elastomers, semi-processed plastics, semi-processed thermoplastic polymer resins and thermoplastic compounds containing microspheres to prevent signal interference and/or enhance signal reception and transmission.