The trademark application CALIFORNIA was filed by Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 7, 2022, and it was registered by office on December 15, 2022 without any oppositions.
The application was filed in German (English was selected as the second language).
The Appeal with reference B R1813/2021-1 was Application partially rejected according to Article 7(1)(c) EUTMR with decision issued on March 15, 2022 by the EUIPO. The Refusal with reference B 018430059 was partially rejected according to Article 7(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on September 23, 2021 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 8 with following description of goods:
Hygienic and beauty implements for humans and animals
Edged and blunt weapons
Food preparation implements, kitchen knives and cutlery
Hand-operated tools and implements for treatment of materials, and for construction, repair and maintenance
Lifting tools
Hand tools and implements used in agriculture, horticulture and forestry, mechanical engineering and the construction of apparatus and vehicles, and for structural engineering
Hand-operated hand tools (multitools)
Pocket knives with multi-purpose attachments
Scraping tools [hand tools]
Shovels [hand tools]
Tool wrenches
Tool handles of metal
Cutlery
Table services [knives, forks and spoons]
Forks
Scissors
Side arms, other than firearms
Swords
Razors, Razors
Razor cases
Manicure sets
Sharpening stones
Manually operated tools
Lifting jacks, hand-operated
Parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class.
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Apparatus and installations for lighting, heating, cooling, steam generating, cooking, drying, ventilating and water supply and sanitary purposes
Burners, Boilers
Fireplaces
Food and beverage cooking, heating, cooling and treatment equipment
Refractory furnaces, Cookers incorporating grills
Camping stoves
Barbecues
Coffee machines, electric
Refrigerating and freezing equipment
Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning and purification equipment (ambient)
Lighting apparatus
Lighting apparatus and installations
Lamps
Light-emitting diodes [LED] lighting apparatus
Lighting apparatus for vehicles
Light bulbs for directional signals for vehicles
Light-emitting diodes [LED] lighting apparatus for vehicles
Anti-glare devices for vehicles [lamp fittings]
Anti-dazzle devices for automobiles [lamp fittings]
Searchlights
Arc lamps
Camping lanterns
Electric torches
Bicycle lights
Vehicle lights and all parts therefor
Vehicle reflectors and all parts therefor
Vehicle headlights and all parts therefor
Sockets for electric lights
Light bulbs
Light bulbs, electric
Incandescent burners
Filaments for electric lamps
Miners' lamps
Discharge tubes, electric, for lighting
Electric lamps
Gas lamps
Lamp glasses
Lamp mantles
Lamp globes
Lamp chimneys
Lamp shades
Lampshade holders
Luminous tubes for lighting
Electric discharge tubes for lighting
Light diffusers
Light reflectors
Lamp reflectors
Safety lamps
Friction lighters for igniting gas
Igniters
Heating apparatus for solid, liquid or gaseous fuels
Heating apparatus, electric
Heating installations
Heaters for vehicles
Heating apparatus for defrosting vehicle windows
Defrosters for vehicles
Solar collectors [hearing]
Air-conditioning installations
Air-conditioning apparatus
Cooling installations and machines
Refrigerators
Air conditioners for vehicles
Electric fans for personal use
Air reheaters
Filters for air conditioning
Air filtering installations
Ventilation [air-conditioning] installations for vehicles
Air cooling apparatus
Air purifying apparatus and machines
Spa baths [vessels]
Air sterilizers
Air dryers
Ventilation [air-conditioning] installations and apparatus
Chocolate fountains, electric
Electric fairy lights
Electrically heated clothing
Ice-cream making machines
Directional lights for bicycles
Heating and cooling apparatus for dispensing hot and cold beverages
USB-powered hand warmers
USB-powered cup heaters
Parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class.
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
Furniture and furnishings
Mirrors, picture frames, Beds
Racks [furniture]
Cupboards
Tables, desks, chairs, Armchairs, Sofas, High chairs for babies and infant walkers, Coat hangers, Bolsters
Furniture for camping, Camping tables, Camping chairs, Camp beds, Camping mattresses, Sleeping mats for camping, Inflatable mattresses for use when camping
Rings, rods, Non-metallic panels, Plastic suction cups, Paper towel dispensers [fixed, not of metal], Trays, not of metal,labels of plastic
Casks, not of metal, Packaging containers of plastic, containers for liquid fuel, not of metal, inflatable publicity objects, included in class 20
Crates (Non-metallic -)
Jerrycans, not of metal
Ladders of wood or of plastic
Picture frames
Bamboo
Works of art of wood, wax, plaster or plastic
Display boards
Decorations of plastic for foodstuffs
Animal housing and beds
Hooks for clothes rails
Curtain rings
Statues, figurines, works of art, ornaments and decorations made from materials including wood, wax, plaster and plastic, included in this class
Containers, as well as lids and holders therefor
Stairs and escalators
Plastic ramps for use with vehicles
Displays, stands and signage
Parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class.
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Statues, figurines, plaques and works of art, made of materials such as porcelain, terra-cotta or glass, included in the class
Household articles for clothing and footwear, namely boot jacks and shoehorns, button hooks, coatstands, stretchers for clothing, presses and mangles for clothing, shoe polishers, shoe trees (stretchers) and shapers
Household or kitchen utensils and containers
Ice tongs
Salad tongs
Serving ladles
Pestles for kitchen use
Mortars for kitchen use
Ice cream scoops
Spatulas for kitchen use
Scoops for household purposes
Pouring spouts
Ladles for serving wine
Nutcrackers, Sugar tongs
Portable isothermic bags and coolboxes, non-electric
Portable pots and pans for camping, Camping grills
Vanity cases, Metal boxes for dispensing paper towels
Combs and sponges
Brushes and brush making materials
Brush goods
Toothbrushes
Toothpicks
Cleaning articles
Waste paper baskets
Coin banks
Straws for drinking
Chamois leather for cleaning
Dustings, Cushions and pads for cleaning displays
Glassware, porcelain and earthenware (included in Class 21)
Porcelain and glass signs
Vases
Flower vases
Glassware for everyday use, including cups, table plates, kettles and jugs
Works of art of porcelain, ceramic, earthenware or glass.
The mark was filed in class 22 with Nets, Tents, awnings, Rope, string, Sails, sacks, flock stuffing and Materials for padding, Excluding the following materials: Paper, Cardboard, rubber or plastic, Hammocks, Bags (envelopes, pouches) of textile for packaging, Car towing ropes, Vehicle covers, not fitted and Tents, Tents for camping..
The mark was filed in class 24 with following description of goods:
Textile material
Textile goods, and substitutes for textile goods
Filtering materials of textile
Bed and table covers
Table linen, not of paper
Bed linen
Towels of textile
Wall hangings of textile
Edgings of textile, quilted blankets, bed covers
Sleeping bags
Sleeping bags for camping
Napkins of textile
Mosquito nets, banners and flags, not of paper
Plastic flags
Non-woven textile fabrics
Felt
Bath mitts
Picnic blankets.
The mark was filed in class 39 with following description of goods:
Packaging and storage and warehousing of goods
Towing
Storage of electricity
Electricity distribution
Traffic information
Controlling of fleet vehicles using navigational and positioning apparatus.