The trademark CARELA was filed by CARELA GmbH, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 3, 2021, and received one opposition filed on August 1, 2021 by GAMA Healthcare Ltd on (a) Art. 8(4), (b) Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by MEISSNER BOLTE PATENTANWÄLTE RECHTSANWÄLTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued August 1, 2021
It was designated 'Basic Application' for International Application 1628134 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).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 1 with Chemicals for use in water treatment and water purification, in particular chemical additives for water for human and animal consumption and water for commercial and industrial purposes and Water-softening preparations..
The mark was filed in class 3 with Body cleaning and beauty care preparations and Cleaning and fragrancing preparations..
The mark was filed in class 5 with following description of goods:
Chemical disinfectants and cleaning disinfectants for inanimate object surfaces, in particular disinfectants for water supply installations in the form of drinking and service water containers, water-pipes, filter units and wells
Disinfectants and cleaning disinfectants for bathing facilities, including sporting and leisure facilities and spa and wellness facilities, in particular facilities in the form of basins, baths and tubs, and fittings, pipelines and tools therefor
Chemical disinfectants and cleaning disinfectants for apparatus, tools and instruments used in food technology and the pharmaceutical industry, and for apparatus, instruments, fixtures and structures in the clinical and doctors' surgery sector, in social facilities, and in the zoo sector and in animal husbandry
Disinfectants for hygiene purposes, in particular for disinfecting human and animal body parts, and for disinfecting hands.
The mark was filed in class 9 with Measuring, detecting and monitoring instruments, apparatus, devices and regulators, Sensors and detectors, Testing and quality control devices, Measuring instruments, Data loggers and data recorders and temperature measuring instruments and apparatus for water supply, process water for food, cooling water and cooling circuits.
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Water supply installations
Water purifying and treatment installations and equipment
Regulating and safety accessories for water installations.
The mark was filed in class 37 with following description of goods:
Cleaning services
Maintenance, including anti-corrosive treatment and renovation of industrial installations, integrated radio networks, transmission equipment, environmental systems, water purifying installations, water supply installations, water softening installations, swimming pools, piping systems of the manufacturing industry, in healthcare (clinics, retirement homes, and the like), on ships and maritime structures, in transport (aircraft, ships, buses, train) and military, at the technical aid organisation, in civil defense
Maintenance, including anti-corrosive treatment and renovation of water treatment installations, water-bearing piping systems, water supply plumbing, chemical installations and water purifying systems for industrial purposes
Computer hardware and telecommunication apparatus installation, maintenance and repair
Plumbing installation, maintenance and repair
Disinfection of water and water-conveying systems
Services in the field of cleaning and installation disinfection for water supply facilities and for bathing facilities, and well regeneration
Planning and conducting of disinfecting work, in particular in industry, in healthcare, in social facilities and in animal husbandry.
The mark was filed in class 40 with Water conditioning and purification.