The trademark Oxford Energy was filed by Oxford Energy GmbH, a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Austria (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 9, 2021, and received one opposition filed on November 9, 2021 by The Chancellor Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford on (a) Art. 8(4), (b) Likelihood of confusion, (c) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by WIGGIN LLP and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued November 9, 2021
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 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Marketing
Sales promotion for others
Market research
Commercial information and advice for consumers [consumer advice shop]
Assistance and consultancy services in the field of business management of companies in the energy sector
Business advice, inquiries or information
Professional business consultancy in the energy sector
Professional business consultancy for energy companies.
The mark was filed in class 36 with Consultancy concerning financing of energy projects and Financial consultancy in the energy sector..
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Scientific and technological services and research
Industrial analysis and research services
Developing of integrated energy concepts
Advisory services relating to the use of energy
Technological consulting services in the field of alternative energy generation
Professional consultancy relating to the conservation of energy