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EUTM file information

018265515

Himac EPPENDORF GROUP


July 2, 2020

Trademark Summary

The trademark himac EPPENDORF GROUP was filed by Eppendorf SE, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on November 19, 2020, and received one opposition filed on February 17, 2021 by Hydac Technology GmbH on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by BARTELS UND PARTNER, PATENTANWÄLTE and proceedings were handled in German, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued February 17, 2021

It was designated 'Basic Application' for International Application 1607774 at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).

Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on November 25, 2021. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on January 31, 2024.

The Opposition with reference B 003141095 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on February 13, 2024 by the EUIPO.


Goods And Services

  • The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
    1. Recorded data
    2. Magnets, magnetizing and demagnetizing devices
    3. Scientific and laboratory equipment for physical reactions using electricity
    4. Optical devices and equipment, amplifiers and correctors
    5. Safety, security, protection and signaling devices and safety, security, protective and signaling equipment
    6. Navigation, orientation, location tracking, targeting and mapping devices
    7. Measuring, detection, monitoring and control devices
    8. Scientific research and laboratory apparatus, teaching apparatus and simulators
    9. Software for data and file management and for databases for scientific, medical and laboratory purposes
    10. Software for monitoring, analyzing, controlling and executing processes in laboratory, research and medical facilities
    11. Special furniture for laboratories
    12. Analysis and diagnostic apparatus for laboratory use
    13. Attachments for temperature control devices and heating and cooling elements for scientific and laboratory purposes
    14. Autoclaves
    15. Pipettes and dispensers as well as pipetting and dispensing devices
    16. Pipette and dispenser tips, including for pipetting robots and automatic pipetting machines
    17. Pipette suction bellows
    18. Pipette adapter
    19. Dispenser and pipette ends and tips, with and without an integrated filter
    20. Pipette holders, in particular in carousel form, including with power supply connections for electric pipettes
    21. Pipette holder systems
    22. Automated pipetting and dispensing systems and robots
    23. Automated devices for life science applications
    24. Automated sample transfer and sample preparation stations
    25. Barcode scanner
    26. Container
    27. Containers for PCR tubes, strips and plates
    28. Containers for samples and microcapillaries and vessels for storing probes in safety workbenches
    29. Operating and measuring software for operating, control and measuring devices for operating, measuring, controlling, monitoring and controlling bioprocesses
    30. Big data management software
    31. Bioprocess control system
    32. Bioprocess software
    33. Bioprocess systems
    34. Bioprocess reactors
    35. Bioreactor and fermenter devices
    36. Bioreactors
    37. Bioreactor systems
    38. Pressure sensor devices for biotech and bioreactor plants
    39. Reusable and disposable bioreactors
    40. Boxes, containers, vessels, stands, holders, filters, trays and racks for pipettes and dispensers, dispenser and pipette tips, reaction vessels, tubes and tubes, petri dishes and lids for scientific and laboratory purposes
    41. Burettes
    42. Software for the control, operation, user communication and calibration of laboratory equipment and instruments
    43. Deepwell plates
    44. Detection apparatus, apparatus, instruments and equipment for scientific and laboratory use
    45. Diluter
    46. DNA amplifiers
    47. Dosing lines
    48. Dosing hoses
    49. Dosing dispenser
    50. Dosing cylinder
    51. Printer
    52. Disposable and consumable articles, in particular made of glass and / or plastic, for scientific and laboratory purposes
    53. Electronic magazines
    54. Disposal bags
    55. Extension boxes for bioreactors to accommodate additional functions
    56. Fermentation systems and analyzers
    57. Remote monitoring and remote control devices
    58. Solid matrix to support the growth of cells
    59. Humidity sensors
    60. Filters and filter sets
    61. Filter plates
    62. Bottles and vials for scientific and laboratory use
    63. Bottle adapter
    64. Bottle holder
    65. Liquid suction devices
    66. Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical weighing, measuring, signaling, checking, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments
    67. Equipment and apparatus, scanners for reading codes for scientific and laboratory purposes and related software
    68. Devices and apparatus for hermetically sealing well plates
    69. Temperature monitoring and control devices
    70. Apparatus, apparatus, instruments and equipment for scientific and laboratory use
    71. Devices, apparatus, instruments and equipment for applications in the field of liquid handling, in particular for dosing, decanting, distributing, stirring, separating, transferring, diluting, aerosol-tight transporting, mixing, mixing, tempering, concentrating, homogenizing, filtering and for combining and reacting Samples, liquids, reagents, liquids and fluids
    72. Devices, apparatus, instruments and equipment for scientific and laboratory purposes in the field of liquid, cell and sample handling and for laboratory sample management
    73. Downloadable electronic publications in the fields of life science and ergonomics and sustainability
    74. Downloadable mobile applications for managing data
    75. Cooling containers for reaction and sample vessels
    76. Cuvettes
    77. Cuvette stand
    78. Laboratory articles, including for single use, disposable articles, in particular made of glass and / or plastic
    79. Laboratory supplies
    80. Laboratory gloves
    81. Membranes for scientific apparatus
    82. Membrane filters for auxiliary pipetting devices
    83. Measuring and control devices for volumetric measurement, transmission and / or dosing of liquids and flowable substances
    84. Microarrays and kits for processing microarrays
    85. Microplate reader for life science and assay development
    86. Microtiter plates
    87. Microdistillers
    88. Microinjection and micromanipulation capillary
    89. Microinjection devices
    90. Micromanipulation devices
    91. Microplates
    92. Microscope adapters for micromanipulation systems
    93. Reaction vessels, tubes and tubes for scientific and laboratory use
    94. Rotors for centrifuges and vacuum concentrators
    95. Stirrers and stirring devices for scientific and laboratory use
    96. Tubes and lines for scientific and laboratory use
    97. Software for managing device data transmission to mobile applications on mobile telephones, smartphones, tablets, portable media players, laptops and desktop computers
    98. Syringes and syringe-like articles for scientific and laboratory use
    99. Devices for protecting external vibrations, namely anti-vibration pads
    100. Parts and accessories for scientific and laboratory apparatus, apparatus, instruments and equipment
    101. All the aforementioned goods exclusively for use in the life science and laboratory sectors and for academic and industrial research but excluding goods encompassing computers or computer hardware.
  • The mark was filed in class 11 with Autoclaves.
  • The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
    1. Printed matter
    2. Filtering materials of paper
    3. Bags and articles for packaging, wrapping and storage of paper, cardboard or plastics
    4. Stationery and educational supplies
    5. Holding carriers or plates of cardboard, Card and/or cardboard, In particular for packaging containers for individual, positioned holders for pipette tips, tube holders, cannulae, Tubes and Wafer sticks
    6. Cardboard boxes
    7. Pamphlets
    8. Books
    9. Office requisites, except furniture
    10. Pamphlets
    11. Flyers
    12. Forms
    13. Printed publications in the field of laboratory apparatus and instruments, scientific apparatus and instruments and industrial testing agents
    14. Graphic representations
    15. Graphic reproductions
    16. Handbooks [manuals], catalogues and periodicals of paper
    17. Calendars
    18. Teaching and instructional aids
    19. Bookmarkers
    20. Note books
    21. Paperclips
    22. Stationery
    23. Placards of paper or cardboard
    24. Advertisement boards of paper or cardboard
    25. Prospectuses
    26. Periodicals
    27. Periodicals and Newsletters in the field of life sciences, biotechnology, ergonomics and sustainability.
  • The mark was filed in class 17 with Devices for protection against external vibrations, namely anti-vibration pads.
  • The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
    1. Advertising, marketing and promotional services
    2. Business assistance, management and administrative services
    3. Organisation of loyalty, incentive and bonus programmes
    4. Consultancy with regard to the organisation and management of laboratories and research facilities
    5. Providing of a website featuring consultancy information relating to laboratory data management
    6. Procurement services, for others, namely purchasing goods and services for other companies
    7. Retailing and wholesaling relating to apparatus, articles, devices, instruments and equipment for scientific, medical and laboratory use
    8. Catalogue merchandising and mail order retailing in connection with the sale of apparatus, articles, devices, instruments and equipment for scientific, medical and laboratory use
    9. Compilation of statistics, In particular from scientific data
    10. Prepared and Management of computerised databases and related consulting
    11. Business efficiency expert services
    12. Publication of publicity texts
    13. Business information
    14. Arranging and administration of exhibitions, Organisation of trade fairs and events, Presentations for scientific, commercial, business and advertising purposes
    15. Presentation of goods and services, including on the internet
    16. Dissemination of advertising matter
    17. Distribution of samples for advertising purposes
    18. Distribution and sale of articles, devices, instruments and equipment for scientific, medical and laboratory use and of computer hardware and software used in connection therewith
    19. Administrative processing, systematisation and management of scientific and laboratory data.
  • The mark was filed in class 37 with following description of goods:
    1. Installation, cleaning, repair and maintenance of computer hardware
    2. Repair information, Installation and Maintenance of laboratory and medical equipment and accessories
    3. Disinfecting
    4. Interference suppression in electrical apparatus
    5. Servicing, installation, cleaning, maintenance and repair of scientific, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments
    6. Servicing, installation, cleaning, maintenance and repair of laboratory apparatus and equipment.
  • The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
    1. Development, programming and implementation of software for the scientific, medical and laboratory fields
    2. Development of computer hardware for the scientific, medical and laboratory field
    3. Hosting services, software as a service, and rental of software for the scientific, medical and laboratory field
    4. IT consultancy, advisory and information services in the field of science, medicine, research and laboratories
    5. IT security, protection and restoration in the field of science, medicine, research and laboratories
    6. Rental of computer hardware and systems for the scientific, medical and laboratory field
    7. Consultancy in connection with the use and operation of apparatus, articles, devices, instruments and equipment for scientific laboratory purposes and of computer hardware and software used in connection therewith
    8. Engineering services
    9. Electronic data storage for scientific, medical and laboratory use
    10. Development of bioreactors and bioreactor systems
    11. Surveying
    12. Remote monitoring and control of computer system
    13. Remote monitoring and control of scientific and laboratory apparatus
    14. Research, Development and Technical consultancy, In particular in the field of biotechnology and IT systems associated therewith
    15. Bacteriological research and technology
    16. Industrial analysis and research services
    17. Integration Platform-as-a-Service (iPaaS) services
    18. Material testing
    19. Platform as a service (PaaS), mobile backend as a service (MBaaS) and Software as a service (SaaS)
    20. Quality control
    21. Technical and scientific services, in particular in connection with applications, evaluations, appraisals, studies and reports in the field of science and technology
    22. Professional consultancy relating to the science of ergonomics
    23. Scientific research
    24. Scientific laboratory services
    25. Laboratory services
    26. Calibration [measuring] of scientific and laboratory apparatus
    27. Compilation of environmental information
    28. Monitoring of computer systems and Laboratory apparatus for customers via remote access
    29. Rental of equipment, instruments and apparatus for scientific and laboratory purposes
    30. Providing of a digital ecosystem (software) that offers online user business assistance, management and administrative services relating to laboratory and research data management.
  • The mark was filed in class 44 with Consultancy in connection with the use and operation of apparatus, articles, devices, instruments and equipment for medical purposes and of computer hardware and software used in connection therewith and Rental of devices and instruments and equipment for medical purposes..