The trademark XENERGY JAPANLINE was filed by GENERAL AUTO S.r.l., a corporation established under the laws of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on March 29, 2021, and received one opposition filed on June 27, 2021 by COMPAGNIE GÉNÉRALE DES ÉTABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by JACOBACCI & PARTNERS, S.L.U. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued June 27, 2021
The application was filed in Italian, and Italian 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 August 4, 2022.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 7 with following description of goods:
Alternators for land vehicles
Generators for land vehicles
Igniting devices for internal combustion engines
Lifting attachments for land vehicles
Couplings for machines
Engine camshafts
Camshafts for vehicle engines
Transmission shafts, other than for land vehicles
Boring machines
Carburetter feeders
Reciprocating feeders [parts of machines]
Electric power supplies [generators]
Bearing housings [machine parts]
Engine housings
Alternators
Engine cases [vehicle parts]
Dampers [parts of machines]
Pneumatic actuating apparatus
Washing apparatus
Electric welding apparatus
Elevating apparatus
Cutting, drilling, abrading, sharpening and surface treatment machines and apparatus
Vulcanization apparatus
Electric steam cleaning machines
Vacuum cleaners
Push rods for engines
Welding and soldering equipment
Truck cranes
Connecting rods for machines, motors and engines
Screwdrivers, pneumatic
Spark plugs for vehicle engines
Glow plugs for Diesel engines
Carburetors [vehicle parts]
Crankcases for land vehicles engines
Chains, being engine timing components
Ignition wires for motor vehicles
Cylinders for motors and engines
Belts (Timing -) for vehicle engines
Air compressors
Ball bearings for engines
Dynamos
Ignition devices for motors of land vehicles
Distribution machines, automatic
Fuel dispensing pumps for service stations
Fuel filters for vehicle engines
Filters for cleaning cooling air, for engines
Oil filters for motors and engines
Filters for cleaning cooling air, for engines
Current generators
Power generators for vehicles
Metal engine gaskets for vehicles
Washing installations for vehicles
Fuel injectors
Robotic vehicle washing installations
Opening and closing mechanisms
Internal combustion engines for power generation
Starters for motors and engines
Aeroplane engines
Aeroplane engines
Engines for the generation of electricity
Driving devices for machines
Engines and motors for model vehicles, aircraft and boats
Starters for motors and engines
Loading platforms for vehicles
Dashpot plungers [parts of engines or motors]
Pistons for engines
Pistons for vehicle engines
Pistons for land vehicle engines
Pumps, compressors and blowers
Oil coolers [vehicle engine parts]
Radiators [cooling] for motors and engines
Radiators for vehicles
Speed governors for machines, engines and motors
Industrial robots
Welding machines
Cylinder heads for engines
Power drills and bores
Fuel valves
Clack valves [parts of machines].
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Electric lamps
Trailer lights
Directional lights for bicycles
Registration plates (Illumination lights for -)
Anti-dazzle devices for automobiles [lamp fittings]
Air cleaning apparatus
Thermostatic valves
Radiator valves
Float valves [ball cocks]
Level controlling valves in tanks
Taillights for vehicles
Spot lights for use on vehicles
Space heaters for vehicles
Ventilating fans for use in vehicles
Vehicle reflectors
Vehicle headlights
Vehicle reflectors
Defrosters for vehicles
Lights for vehicles
Taillights for vehicles
Dynamo lights for vehicles
Dynamo lights for vehicles
Lamps for vehicle lighting
Ventilating apparatus for vehicles
Taillights for vehicles
Heating apparatus for defrosting vehicle windows
Motor vehicle lamps
Heaters for vehicles
Heaters for vehicles
Defrosters for vehicles
Brake lights for vehicles
Lighting apparatus for vehicles
Lighting apparatus for vehicles
Lighting apparatus for vehicles
Off-road light bars for vehicles
Backup lights for land vehicles
Heating apparatus for defrosting vehicle windows
Lighting installations for air vehicles
Ventilation [air-conditioning] installations for vehicles
Air inlets [vents] for vehicles
Lamps for motor land vehicles
Running lights for land vehicles
Anti-glare devices for vehicles [lamp fittings]
Heating apparatus for defrosting vehicle windows
Air conditioners for vehicles
Air conditioners for vehicles
Light bulbs for directional signals for vehicles
Vehicle lighting and lighting reflectors
Map lights for vehicles
Air conditioners for vehicles
Air conditioners for vehicles
Light bulbs for directional signals for vehicles
Vehicle HVAC systems (heating, ventilation and air conditioning)
Vehicle-mounted air purifying apparatus
Deodorising apparatus for dispensing scents in motor vehicles
Air conditioners for vehicles
Lights for automobiles
Headlights for automobiles
Ventilators for automobiles
Beverage refrigerators for use in automobiles
Testing lamps for cars
Heating systems for motor cars
Cooling systems for motor cars
Air purifiers for automobiles
Air humidifiers for automobiles
Light emitting diode lights for automobiles
Flexible heating elements for automobile seats
Air conditioning installations for cars
Air conditioners for vehicles
Heating and cooling systems for motor cars
Lamps for directional signals of automobiles.
The mark was filed in class 12 with following description of goods:
Parts and fittings for vehicles
Air bags [safety devices for land vehicles]
Air bags [safety devices for automobiles]
Electric cigarette lighters for land vehicles
Cigar lighters for automobiles
Aerodynamic attachments for vehicle bodies
Fittings for bicycles for carrying beverages
Fittings for bicycles for carrying luggage
Gear couplings for land vehicles
Hydraulic couplings for land vehicles
Couplings for land vehicles
Wiper blade adapters for vehicles
Inflatable air bags for use in vehicles for the prevention of injury in accidents
Airbags for vehicles
Power take-off shafts for land vehicles
Transmission shafts for land vehicles
Shafts for land vehicles
Sun-blinds adapted for automobiles
Spray prevention flaps for vehicles
Audible alarms (Anti-theft -) for vehicles
Anti-theft alarms for vehicles
Electronic anti-theft alarms for vehicles
Anti-theft alarms for vehicles
Reversing alarms for vehicles
Intruder detecting alarms for vehicles
Safety alarms for vehicles
Alarms for vehicles
Vehicle shock absorbers
Gear cases for land vehicles
Anti-theft, security and safety devices and equipment for vehicles
Shock absorbers being parts of vehicle suspension
Shock absorbers for automobiles
Coupling rings (non-electric -) [parts of land vehicle engines]
Brake segments for vehicles
Anti-theft devices for vehicles
Anti-theft devices for vehicles
Spray prevention flaps for vehicles
Electric gear shifting apparatus for land vehicle motors
Head-rests for vehicle seats
Axles for vehicles
Tow bars
Torsion dampers for vehicles
Tyre repair outfits
Panniers adapted for bicycles
Vehicle joysticks
Vehicle tow bars
Torsion/sway bars [land vehicle suspension parts]
Bushes for vehicles
Bags adapted for pushchairs
Saddlebags adapted for bicycles
Panniers for motorcycles
Roof cases for vehicles
Windscreen wiper arms
Signal arms for vehicles
Armrests for automobile seats
Brake calipers for land vehicles
Gear shifts
Hoods for vehicles
Caravans
Trolleys
Crankcases for components for motor cars (other than for engines)
Crankcases for land vehicle components, other than for engines
Roller chains for land vehicles
Powertrains, including engines and motors, for land vehicles
Tire protection chains
Automobile chains
Bicycle chains
Motorcycle chains
Rims for vehicle wheels
Wheel trims
Baskets for perambulators
Panniers for motorcycles
Baskets for perambulators
Baskets adapted for scooters
Metal studs for vehicle tyres
Spikes for tyres
Safety restraints for use in vehicles
Brake cylinders for vehicles
Main brake cylinders
Transmission belts for land vehicles
Safety belts for vehicle seats
Children's safety belts for use in vehicles
Seat safety harnesses for motor cars
Carrycot restraints for use in vehicles
Safety belts for vehicle seats
Horns for motor cars
Electric horns for vehicles
Hydraulic circuits for vehicles
Components for brakes for vehicles
Fuel lines for vehicles
Hydraulic connectors for vehicles
Containers adapted for use in vehicle interiors
Roof rack storage containers for land vehicles
Car boot lids
Casings for pneumatic tyres
Spare wheel covers
Sumps being parts of land vehicle gearboxes
Steering wheel covers
Hub caps
Dashboards
Automobile dashboards
Child booster cushions for vehicle seats
Seat cushions for the seats of vehicles
Seat cushions for the seats of vehicles
Cushions adapted for use in vehicles
Covers for tyres
Air deflectors for vehicles
Window rain guards for cars
Front derailleurs
Brake discs for vehicles
Clutch disks for land vehicles
Disc brakes
Anti-theft warning apparatus for motor cars
Anti-dazzle devices for vehicles
Anti-theft devices for automobiles
Non-skid devices for vehicle tyres
Non-skid devices for vehicle tyres
Alarm instruments for vehicles
Restraints for use with vehicle safety belts
Mud flap hold-downs
Tire inflators
Windshield wipers
Vehicle bonnet pins
Reinforcement strips for use in panels for vehicles bodies
Glass screens for vehicles
Vehicle head rest covers
Linings for vehicles
Disc brakes
Brake discs for vehicles
Steering brakes
Brakes for motor cars
Ball joints [vehicle parts]
Tow bars
Brake linings for vehicles
Gears for vehicles
Vehicle joysticks
Idler arms [vehicle parts]
Opening mechanisms roofs for vehicles
Interior panels for vehicles
Windscreens
Mudguards
Paramotors
Sun visors for automobiles
Carriage body parts
Vehicle bumpers
Automobiles and structural parts therefor
Brake pads for vehicles
Pinions for land vehicles
Air pumps for automobiles
Drinks holders adapted for use in land vehicles
Luggage carriers for vehicles
Cup holders for vehicles
Glass holders for vehicles
Ashtrays for automobiles
Car tidies
Roof racks
Numberplate holders
Doors for vehicles
Ashtrays for automobiles
Doors for vehicles
Tyre grips
Scratch guards for vehicles
Thrusters for vehicles
Spray prevention flaps for vehicles
Automotive interior trim
Rearview mirrors
Covers (Shaped -) for motor cars
Brake facings
Coverings for car seats
Wheels
Casters for trolleys [vehicles]
Wheels and continuous tracks for vehicles
Gearboxes for motor cars
Scooters [vehicles]
Car seats
Plastic fuel tanks for vehicles
Gas tanks for land vehicles
Petrol tanks for vehicles
Reservoirs for maintaining the level of fluids in vehicle braking systems
Side cars
Alarm systems for land vehicles
Braking systems for vehicles
Windshield wiper blades for vehicles
Side view mirrors for vehicles
Spoilers for land vehicles
Mirrors for vehicles
Anti-glare sunstrips for vehicles
Ramjets for land vehicles
Vehicle chassis
Brake drums
Interior pouches for vehicles
Caps for vehicle fuel tanks
Gas caps for land vehicles
Windshield wipers
Blinds adapted for vehicles
Valves for vehicle tyres
Fitted pushchair mosquito nets
All the foregoing except for Tires and tubes for vehicle wheels
Treads for retreading tyres
Tyre treads
Inner tubes for pneumatic tyres, Inner tubes for pneumatic tyres for vehicle wheels
All the foregoing except for Tires and tubes for vehicle wheels, Treads for retreading tyres, Tyre treads, Inner tubes for pneumatic tyres and Inner tubes for pneumatic tyres for vehicle wheels.
The mark was filed in class 17 with following description of goods:
Insulating adhesives
Electrical insulation articles and materials
Acoustic insulation articles and materials
Thermal insulation articles and materials
Articles made of rubber for use in shock absorbing
Compounds for jointing
Compositions of rubber
Gasket sealer compound for automotive use
Sealing compounds
Seals (Non-metallic -) for automotive applications
Seals, sealants and fillers
Oil seals for vehicles
Synthetic padding to be used for filtration in filters
Cylinder jointings
Cylinder jointings
Fillers for panel joints
Insulators
Adhesive tapes, strips, bands and films
Clutch and brake linings
Ultraviolet-proof films for vehicles
Reflective plastic films for use on vehicle windows
Insulating matting
Connecting hose for vehicle radiators
Connecting hoses for vehicle fuel injectors
Flexible pipes, tubes, hoses and fittings therefor (including valves), and fittings for rigid pipes, all non-metallic
Vinyl wrapping for vehicle exteriors.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Retailing or wholesaling of spare parts and accessories for vehicles
Provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services
Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes
Sales promotion for others
Retailing and wholesaling of replacement parts for motor vehicles
The bringing together, for the benefit of others, of a variety of goods being vehicle parts and fittings, enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase those goods
Vehicular registration and title transfer
Online ordering services
Retailing or wholesaling of anti-theft devices for vehicles
Retailing or wholesaling of audio and video systems for vehicles
Retailing or wholesaling of recorded software and programs
Retailing or wholesaling of protective helmets, headwear with protective helmet function, protective visors
Retailing or wholesaling in relation to decorations and adhesives
Retailing or wholesaling of spectacles, protective goggles, spectacle cases, accessories for spectacles
Retailing or wholesaling in relation to protective clothing and clothing for protection and against accidents
Retailing or wholesaling of clothing and accessories
Retail sale and wholesale of footwear accessories
Retailing or wholesaling of headwear and accessories
Retailing or wholesaling in relation to earphones, headsets, microphones
Retailing and/or wholesaling of batteries
Retailing or wholesaling of insulating materials
Retailing or wholesaling of seals and pipes
Retailing or wholesaling in relation to jewellery, clocks and watches
Retailing or wholesaling of deodorants and fragrances for rooms and vehicles, scented candles
Retailing or wholesaling in relation to bags, backpacks, umbrellas
Retailing or wholesaling of lubricants, additives for motors, industrial oils and greases, de-icers, motor fuel
Retail services or wholesale services connected with foods and beverages
Retailing or wholesaling of lamps, lights, headlamps and lighting installations
Retail services or Online wholesale services, in relation the following goods: Articles of luggage
Retailing or wholesaling in relation to surgical masks, protective face masks and visors, disposable gloves
Retail services or wholesale services for stationery
Retailing or wholesaling relating to cosmetic preparations, toiletries, dentifrices, soaps and detergents
Retailing or wholesaling of tissues, table linen, tablemats, toilet paper
Retailing or wholesaling of cloths for cleaning and cleaning preparations
Retailing or wholesaling of detergents, disinfectants, soaps
Retailing or wholesaling relating to the following goods: Computers and accessories
Retailing or wholesaling relating to the following goods: Tablets
Retailing or wholesaling relating to the following goods: Smart phone apparatus
Retailing or wholesaling relating to the following goods: cases for handheld tablets and phones
Retail services or wholesale services for keyrings
Retailing or wholesaling of books, manuals, newspapers, magazines
Retailing or wholesaling relating to the following goods: Boards, prints, Posters, Photographs
Bill-posting
Rental of vending machines
Rental of advertising time on communication media
Updating and maintenance of data in computer databases
Shop window dressing
Commercial administration of the licensing of the goods and services of others
Administration of consumer loyalty programs
Administration of programmes enabling participants to obtain discounts on goods and services through the use of a membership card
Administration of loyalty programs involving discounts or incentives
Business management assistance
Providing assistance in the management of industrial or commercial enterprises
Assistance in business management within the framework of a franchise contract
Business advice and consultancy relating to franchising
Business assistance relating to franchising
Management advisory services related to franchising
Business management advisory services relating to franchising
Business management assistance in the field of franchising
Assistance in product commercialization, within the framework of a franchise contract
Providing assistance in the field of product commercialization
Business management for shops
Compiling indexes of information for commercial or advertising purposes
Compilation of information into computer databases
Consultancy regarding advertising communication strategies
Consultancy regarding public relations communication strategies
Business management consultancy
Book-keeping
Dissemination of advertisements
Demonstration of goods
Distribution of samples
Direct mail advertising
Invoicing
Provision of commercial and business contact information
Business management of reimbursement programmes for others
Providing business information via a web site
Commercial information and advice for consumers in the choice of products and services
Marketing
Negotiation of business contracts for others
Negotiation and conclusion of commercial transactions for third parties
Rental of office machines
Organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes
Organization of trade fairs for commercial or advertising purposes
Organization of fashion shows for promotional purposes
Search engine optimization for sales promotion
Production of advertising films
Design of advertising materials
Advertising
Writing of publicity texts
Marketing research
Market studies
Import-export agency services
Procurement services for others [purchasing goods and services for other businesses]