The trademark RIVIAN was filed by Rivian IP Holdings, LLC, a Limited Liability Company (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 2, 2020, and received one opposition filed on November 1, 2020 by FERRETTI S.p.A. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by GIAMBROCONO & C. S.P.A. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued November 1, 2020
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on January 3, 2024.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Interfaces for computers
Computer programs for user interface design
Wirelessly connected electric battery apparatus with embedded remotely updateable software and firmware for storage and discharge of stored electricity for usage in dwellings and buildings
Wirelessly connected electric battery apparatus with embedded remotely updateable software and firmware for storing and discharging stored electricity supplied by or to an electric power grid or other source of electric power generation for stabilizing and meeting electricity demands and usage goals
Computer software for monitoring, optimizing, and regulating the storage and discharge of stored energy to and from such wirelessly connected electric battery apparatus
Batteries to supply electric power to motors for electric vehicles
Wall-mounted electric power connectors to charge electric vehicles
Mobile plug-in electric power connectors to charge electric vehicles
Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for monitoring electric charge and status of vehicles and remote control of vehicles
Downloadable software in the nature of vehicle operating system software
Navigation apparatus for vehicles [on board computers]
Vehicle locator and recovery device programmed to use global positioning system (GPS) and cellular telecommunications
Radios for vehicles
Burglar alarms
Battery chargers for use with vehicle batteries
Cruise controls for motor vehicles
Vehicle safety equipment, namely, electronic vibration, shock, motion, angle, temperature and voltage monitors
Vehicle safety equipment, namely an on-board vehicular surveillance system comprised of cameras and monitors for exposing and eliminating the blind spots on both sides of the vehicle
Wireless transceivers with collection and display technology for the status and tracking of all vehicle types in local environments
Vehicle safety equipment, namely, back-up sensors and cameras
Tire balancing units for land vehicles
Keyless entry system and keyless ignition switch system for automotive vehicles comprised of microprocessor, electronic signal receiver, and keyfob with electronic signal transponder
Speedometers for vehicles
Radar object detectors for use on vehicles
Vehicle mounted GPS sensor for determining the rate of motion for a vehicle
Cell phone battery chargers for use in vehicles
Vehicle engine parts, namely, thermostats
Audio equipment for vehicles, namely, stereos, speakers, amplifiers, equalizers, crossovers and speaker housings
USB charging ports for use in vehicles
Electric locks for vehicles
Rearview cameras for vehicles
Vehicle climate controls
Wireless controllers to remotely monitor and control the function and status of other electrical, electric, and mechanical devices or systems, namely, battery, security, lighting, tracking and security systems
Remote control starters for vehicles
Vehicle locating, tracking and security system comprised of antenna and radio transmitter to be placed in a vehicle
Voltage regulators in vehicles
Audio equipment for vehicles, namely, loud speakers for automotive audio systems
Navigational instruments for vehicles [on-board computers]
Motor vehicle to trailer electrical connectors
Batteries for vehicles
Electrical apparatus, namely, charging stations for charging electric vehicles
Computerized vehicle engine analyzers
Extension cords for use with vehicles
Power adapters for use with vehicles
Electric cords for use with vehicles
Accumulators, electric, for vehicles
Thermostats for vehicles
Automatic indicators of low pressure in vehicle tires
Mileage recorders for vehicles
Remote controls for operating vehicle alarms
Motor vehicle power locks.
The mark was filed in class 12 with following description of goods:
Land vehicles and parts and fittings therefor, namely, structural parts and powertrain components in the nature of electric motors, gearboxes and axles
Motor vehicle bodies
Luggage nets for land vehicles
Fitted covers for land vehicles
Anti-skid chains for land vehicles
Patches for repairing vehicle tires
Pumps for inflating vehicle tires
Automotive interior trim
Automotive interior paneling
Custom leather interiors for land vehicles
License plate frames
License plate holders
Upholstery for land vehicles
Electric land vehicles
Electric vehicle parts, namely, motors
Electric vehicle parts, namely, rearview mirrors, windshield wipers and tailgates
Fully battery electric, high performance vehicle
Vehicle seats
Vehicle wheel hubs
Vehicle wheels
Upholstery, fitted covers for land vehicles
Steering wheels for land vehicles
Motors for land vehicles
Roof racks, shock absorbers, springs, stabilizer bars, and suspensions, all for land vehicles
Trim panels for vehicle bodies
Brake calipers for land vehicles
Fitted seat covers for land vehicles
Engine mounts for land vehicles
Pre-designed vinyl vehicle wraps specially adapted for land vehicles
Vehicle parts, namely, power steering hoses
Insignia for land vehicles
Vehicle seat cushions
Vehicle wheel hub assemblies
Ski carriers for land vehicles
Mirrors for land vehicles, namely rear view mirrors
Reversing gears for land vehicles
Hooks especially designed for use in land vehicles to hold vehicle accessories
Vehicle windscreens
Anti-theft devices for land vehicles
Tires for land vehicles
Tire tubes for land vehicles
Tire inflators
Plastic parts for land vehicles, namely, automotive exterior and interior plastic extruded decorative and protective trim
Land vehicles, namely electric cars, trucks and SUVs
Semi-fitted covers for land vehicles
Brake air compressors for land vehicles
Brake air cylinders for land vehicles
Vehicle hoods
Chassis for motor land vehicles
Vehicle seat protectors
Structural repair parts for trucks and other motor land vehicles
Vehicle power train mechanism comprised of clutch, transmission, drive shaft, and differential
Transmission top covers for land vehicles
Transmission mounting plates for land vehicles
Transmission cases for land vehicles
Tow bars for land vehicles
Mud flaps for land vehicles
Steps for attachment to land vehicles
Vehicle tow bars
Vehicle wheel rims and structural parts therefor
All terrain land vehicles (ATVs)
Sensors for land vehicles, namely, electric power steering torque sensors, sold as a component of the power steering system
Vehicle wheel rims
Gearboxes for land vehicles
Brakes for land vehicles
Vehicle bodies
Transmissions for land vehicles
Vehicle parts, namely, windshield visors
Vehicle parts, namely, sun visors
Vehicle parts, namely, idler arms
Vehicle parts, namely, ball joints
Vehicle parts, namely, suspension struts
Vehicle parts, namely, constant velocity joints
Valve stems for vehicle tires
Land vehicle parts, namely, differentials
Hood shields as structural parts of land vehicles
Drive shafts for land vehicles
Brake lines for land vehicles
Brake drums for land vehicles
Land vehicle suspension parts, namely, leaf springs
Land vehicle suspension parts, namely, coil springs
Windshield wiper blades for land vehicles
Hydraulic circuits for land vehicles
Land vehicle suspension parts, namely, equalizers
Disc brake pads for land vehicles
Cup holders for use in land vehicles
Land vehicle transmission and replacement parts thereof
Belts for land vehicle transmissions
Suspension systems for land vehicles
Wheel bearing for land vehicles
Glass window for land vehicles
Burglar alarms for land vehicles
Brake hardware for land vehicles
Bicycle racks for land vehicles
Axle boot kits for use with land vehicles
Axle bearings for land vehicles
Disc brakes for land vehicles
Roof rack storage containers for land vehicles
Sports utility land vehicles
Airbags for land vehicles
Vehicle windows
Seat belts for use in land vehicles
Valves for vehicle tires
Horns for land vehicles
Land vehicle parts, namely, drive belts
Clutches for land vehicles
Fitted vehicle covers for cars and trucks for the purpose of protecting from weather and elements
Head restraints for land vehicles
Inflatable air bags for use in land vehicles for the prevention of injury in accidents
Driving chains for land vehicles
Aftermarket automobile accessories, namely car organizer bags, nets and trays specially adapted for fitting in land vehicles
Safety belts for vehicle seats
Brake linings for land vehicles
Land vehicle parts, namely axles
Land vehicle parts, namely drive gears
Metal parts for land vehicles, namely, automotive exterior and interior metal decorative and protective trim
Electric land vehicles, namely cars, truck and SUVs
Bicycles
Back-up warning alarms for land vehicles
Wheel disks for land vehicles
Motor vehicle alarm systems
Steering units for land vehicles and parts thereof
Spoilers for land vehicles
Vehicle running boards
Air bags
Shock absorbers for automobiles
Bumpers for automobiles
Vehicle roof rack cargo and luggage carriers
Fitted vehicle covers
Land vehicles parts, namely, running boards
Land vehicle parts, namely, mud guards
Land vehicle parts, namely, fenders
Vehicle parts, namely, shock absorbers
Doors for land vehicles
Turn signal levers for land vehicles
Gas cap covers for land vehicles
Vehicle license plate covers
Door panels for land vehicles
None of the aforesaid goods being or relating to boats or nautical vehicles.
The mark was filed in class 40 with following description of goods:
Custom manufacture of vehicles
Leasing of wirelessly connected electric battery apparatus with embedded remotely updateable software and firmware for the storage and discharge of stored electricity for stabilizing and meeting electricity demands and usage goals
Acrylic finishing of vehicles.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Monitoring vehicles to ensure proper functioning
Remote monitoring of the functioning, performance, and efficiency of electric vehicles
Providing non-downloadable software used for predictive analysis of electric vehicle charging and maintenance, and predictive analysis of consumer needs
Engineering design services
Product development consultation
Consulting services in the field of the design of vehicles for others
Consulting in the field of engineering
Monitoring of wirelessly connected electric battery apparatus with embedded firmware and software for storing and supplying electricity to ensure proper functioning and programming for meeting electricity demands and usage goals
Design of electric battery systems comprised of wirelessly connected electric battery apparatus and supporting software, all for storage and discharge of stored electricity, in order to optimize the design efficiency, programming and configuration of said systems, and consulting services related thereto
Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for monitoring, optimizing, and regulating the storage and discharge of stored energy to and from wirelessly connected electric battery apparatus
Providing online non-downloadable software for monitoring, optimizing, and regulating the storage and discharge of stored energy to and from wirelessly connected electric battery apparatus
Management of software and firmware embedded in wirelessly connected electric battery apparatus for the storage and discharge of stored electricity by programming and configuring software for electric battery apparatus
Installation, maintenance, and repair and upgrading of remotely updateable computer software and firmware embedded in wirelessly connected electric battery apparatus, and consulting related thereto, for the storage and discharge of stored electricity for stabilizing and meeting electricity demands and usage goals
Vehicle inspection services for new and used vehicle for persons buying or selling their vehicles
Motor vehicle damage inspection services
Motor vehicle inspections
Motor vehicle parts design services
Vehicle fleet monitoring services for safety purposes.