The trademark Tineco was filed by Tineco Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., a corporation established under the laws of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on July 12, 2021, and received one opposition filed on October 5, 2021 by Pineco s.r.l. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by RUFFINI PONCHIROLI E ASSOCIATI S.R.L. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued October 5, 2021
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on August 2, 2023. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on February 27, 2024.
The Appeal with reference B R1769/2023-4 was Trade mark application refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on May 6, 2024 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 003156163 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on June 12, 2023 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 3 with following description of goods:
Detergents for household use
Cleaning preparations
Cleaning preparations for household purposes
Carpet cleaning preparations
Beauty gels
Eye creams
Beauty creams
Cosmetics
Beauty lotions
Massage gels, other than for medical purposes.
The mark was filed in class 7 with following description of goods:
Food processors, electric
Kitchen machines, electric
Vacuum cleaners
Floor scrubbing machines
Floor washing machines
Household vacuum cleaners
Cordless vacuum cleaners
Electric cordless sweepers
Machines and apparatus for cleaning, electric
Dust exhausting installations for cleaning purposes
Dust removing installations for cleaning purposes
Electric steam mops
Electric steam mops for household purposes
Machines and apparatus for carpet shampooing, electric
Wet and dry vacuum cleaners
Cordless wet and dry vacuum cleaner
Brush rollers for vacuum cleaners
Brushes for vacuum cleaners
Dust filters and bags for vacuum cleaners
Hoses for vacuum cleaners
Electric vacuum cleaners and their components
Suction nozzles for vacuum cleaners.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Downloadable software applications for mobile phones
Computer software applications, downloadable
Digital spoon scales
Portable digital electronic scales
Food analysis apparatus
Surveying apparatus and instruments
Laser level measuring apparatus
Meat thermometers
Infrared thermometers, not for medical purposes
Flue gas analyzers
Air analysis apparatus
Skin moisture analyzers, not for medical purposes
Batteries, electric
Measuring cups
Electronic weighing scales for kitchen use
Automatic measuring instruments
Weighing apparatus and instruments
Scales.
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Cooking utensils, electric
Cooking apparatus and installations
Multicookers
Electric woks
Pressure cookers, electric
Bread-making machines
Bread baking machines
Household air cleaners
Air purifiers
Air-conditioning installations
Gas scrubbing apparatus
Air sterilizers
Hair dryers.
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods: