The trademark SHIFT was filed by SHIFT GmbH, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on April 22, 2021, and received undefined oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are undefined Oppositions claimed against trademark.
The first opposition filed on July 22, 2021 by Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by DENNEMEYER & ASSOCIATES and its proceedings were handled in English The second opposition filed on July 21, 2021 by Gearbox Enterprises, LLC on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by HGF B.V. and its proceedings were handled in English
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 professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on December 15, 2022.
The Opposition with reference B 003151329 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on August 28, 2023 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Covers (Shaped -) for computers
Cases adapted for computers
Computer software downloaded from the internet
Computers for managing control devices for aircraft
Computer software, recorded
RAM [random access memory] card
Mouse pads
Computer programs, recorded
Computer programs, downloadable
Computer software
Computer software to enable the searching of data
Computer software for encryption
Components for computers
Wireless computer peripherals
Interactive computer software
Interactive computer systems
Bags adapted for laptops
Portable computers
Notebook computers
Smartphones
Computer telephony software
Tablet computers
Cases adapted for mobile phones
Portable computers
Wearable computers
Bags adapted for laptops
Cases adapted for mobile phones
Cameras [photography]
Tripods for electronic apparatus
Video camera stands
Tripods for cameras
Tilting heads [for cameras]
Camera mounts
Stabilisers for cameras (gimbals)
Camera booms
Virtual reality glasses
Headphones
Radio receiving tuners
Chargers
Radio transmitters
Wearable computers
Chargers for mobile phones
Wearable telecommunication apparatus
Protective films adapted for smartphones
Audio/visual and photographic devices
Keyboards
Wearable monitors
Smartwatches
Chargers for smartphones
Displays for smartphones
Headphones for smart phones
Headsets for smartphones
Cameras for smartphones
Earphones for smartphones
Flip covers for smart phones
Wireless charging pads for smartphones
Blank electronic chip cards
Smart phones in the form of eyewear
Smartphones in the shape of a watch
Liquid crystal protective films for smartphones
Watchbands that communicate data to smartphones
Laptop covers
Cell phone covers
Covers for smartphones
Covers for tablet computers
Tablet monitors
Cases for tablet computers
Keyboards for tablets
Computers and computer hardware
Computers
Parts and fittings for communications apparatus
Data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical)
Other than computer software for the management, transmission, storage and sharing of computer game programs and electronically stored computer game information across computer networks.
The mark was filed in class 12 with following description of goods: