The trademark WIACOM was filed by FREE WIFI SYSTEM SRL, a corporation established under the laws of Romania (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on March 3, 2021, and received undefined oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are undefined Oppositions claimed against trademark.
The first opposition filed on June 3, 2021 by WACOM CO., LTD. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Hogan Lovells (Alicante) S.L. & Cia. and its proceedings were handled in English The second opposition filed on June 2, 2021 by Viacom International Inc. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by MAUCHER JENKINS and its proceedings were handled in English
The application was filed in Romanian, and Romanian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on March 3, 2022.
The Opposition with reference B 003147972 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on May 23, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Scientific research and laboratory apparatus, educational apparatus and simulators
Scientific and laboratory devices for treatment using electricity
Testing and quality control devices
Signalling apparatus
Signalling devices.
The mark was filed in class 10 with following description of goods:
Face masks for medical use
Surgical masks
Laryngeal masks
Surgical breathing masks
Bio therapeutic facial masks
Therapeutic facial masks
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation masks
Face masks for medical use for anti bacterial protection
Masks for use by medical personnel
Sanitary masks for medical purposes
Face masks for surgical use for anti bacterial protection
Respiratory masks for medical purposes
Oxygen masks for medical use
LED masks for therapeutic purposes
Masks and equipment for artificial respiration
High filter surgical masks
Protective face masks for medical use
Protective breathing masks for surgical applications
Protective breathing masks for medical applications
Inserts for breathing masks for surgical use
Protective nose masks for medical use
Transparent face shields for use by medical personnel
Protective nose masks for veterinary use
Protective nose masks for dental use
Face masks for medical use for toxic substance protection
Protective face masks for dental use
Protective breathing masks for artificial respiration
Inserts for breathing masks for medical use
Face masks for surgical use for toxic substance protection
Protective mouth masks for dental use
Protective mouth masks for medical use
Protective mouth masks for veterinary use
Sanitary masks for dust isolation for medical purposes
Sanitary masks for dust prevention for medical purposes
Respiratory masks for artificial respiration
Protective masks for use by surgeons during operations
Protective breathing masks made of non-woven materials for surgical applications
Protective masks for use by persons working in the dentistry
Protective masks for use by persons working in medicine
Protective breathing masks made of non-woven materials for medical applications
Medical and veterinary apparatus and instruments
Mobility aids
Hearing protection devices
Physical therapy equipment
Feeding aids and pacifiers
Sex aids
Medical furniture and bedding, equipment for moving patients
Prosthetics and artificial implants
Clothing, headgear and footwear for medical personnel and patients
Clothing, headgear and footwear, braces and supports, for medical purposes