The trademark breathe difference was filed by Löwenstein Medical Luxembourg S.A., a corporation established under the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 15, 2021, and received one opposition filed on November 23, 2021 by RAQUIL, Fabrice Hugues on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by SELARL LHOTEL AVOCATS and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued November 23, 2021
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on June 27, 2023.
The Appeal with reference B R0735/2023-5 was Other according to Article 71(3) EUTMR with decision issued on July 19, 2023 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 003158927 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on February 27, 2023 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Software for use in healthcare and for medical applications
Respiratory apparatus software
Downloadable mobile application software for providing educational information in the field of medical applications
Downloadable mobile application software for providing medical data
Downloadable mobile application software for personal support in the field of health and well-being
Computer software for controlling a medical ventilator
Computer software for use in connection with patient management
Computer programs and telecommunications apparatus for medical applications and data
Breathing apparatus, except for artificial respiration
Computer software relating to the medical field.
The mark was filed in class 10 with following description of goods:
Medical and veterinary apparatus and instruments
Apparatus for analysing measured physical signals
Testing apparatus for medical purposes
Anaesthesia respiration apparatus
Apparatus for the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases
Apparatus for the diagnosis of neurological diseases
Apparatus for measuring lung function
Apparatus for analysing brain wave frequencies
Apparatus for determining blood flow
Apparatus for carrying-out diagnostic tests for medical purposes
Apparatus for monitoring vital signs
Respiration monitors for medical use
Sphygmotensiometers
Diagnostic measuring apparatus for medical use
Digital thermometers for medical purposes
Pressure monitors for medical use
Cardiac electrodes
Electrocardiographs
Electrocardiographic recorders
Electromedical diagnostic instruments
Electro medical instruments
Electronic analyzers for medical purposes
Electronic blood oxygen saturation recorders [for medical use]
Electronic blood pressure meters [for medical use]
Electronic heart rate recorders [for medical use]
Electronic carbon dioxide monitors used for medical purposes
Carbon dioxide indicators for medical use
Carbon dioxide detectors for medical use
Electronic carbon dioxide recorders used for medical purposes
Carbon dioxide monitors for use in measuring levels in patients
Medical apparatus for detecting carbon dioxide in the airways
Medical sensors
Breath gas analyzers for medical diagnostics
Electronic temperature recorders for medical use
Fetal pulse monitors
Tools for medical diagnostics
Heartbeat measuring apparatus
Medical apparatus for measuring the oxygen content of blood
Electrocardiograph monitors
Patient monitoring instruments
Physiological monitoring apparatus for medical use
Respiration monitors
Pulse meters for medical purposes
Oxygen sensors for medical use
Telemetry apparatus for medical use
Fetal heart monitors
Apparatus for the treatment of breathing difficulties
Apparatus for the treatment of lung diseases
Artificial anaesthetization apparatus
Apparatus for artificial respiration
Apparatus for producing oxygen for medical use
Apparatus for use in the prevention of snoring
Bracelets for medical purposes
Respirators for artificial respiration
Defibrillators
Powered respirators for artificial respiration
Electrodes for use with medical apparatus
Electrodes for medical use
Electrodes for picking up biological parameters
Artificial sleep apparatus
Cushions [pads] (heating -), for medical purposes
Medical apparatus for the display of tomographic data
Pads for inhibiting snoring
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation masks
Medical apparatus for training breathing techniques
Medical apparatus for facilitating the inhalation of pharmaceutical preparations
Apparatus for administering drugs by inhalation
Medical apparatus for controlling pulmonary gas exchange parameters
Medical apparatus for assisting breathing
Inhalers for medical use
Apparatus (Medical -) for extracting oxygen from the atmosphere
Oxygen inhalers for medical use
Oxygen concentrators for medical applications
Humidifiers for use with respiratory therapy apparatus
Therapeutic facial masks
Oxygen masks for medical use
Moisture exchangers for medical use in transferring the heat of exhaled breath to inhaled breath
Suction apparatus for medical use
Mucus extractors
Electric sputum aspirators
Manual sputum aspirators
Aspiration tubing
Telemetry devices for medical applications
Medical trays
Nebulizers for respiration therapy
Resuscitation apparatus
Heat treatment apparatus
Heat therapy instruments
Patient ventilation instruments
Respiratory masks for artificial respiration
Incubators for babies
Incubators for babies
Ventilator exhalation valves for artificial respiration
Protective breathing masks for artificial respiration
Asphyxial neonates respirators
Ventilator breathing apparatus for artificial respiration
Medical apparatus for the treatment of respiratory conditions
Incubation units
Pulse oximeters
Tomographic instruments for medical use
Respiratory therapy apparatus for loosening and removing bronchial mucus
Apparatus for the alleviation of lung ailments
Anaesthetic apparatus
Anaesthetic masks
Tracheal tubes
Respiratory therapy apparatus for breathing assistance when suffering from coughing diseases
Vaporizers for the treatment of upper respiratory conditions.
The mark was filed in class 37 with Repair and maintenance of medical apparatus and instruments.
The mark was filed in class 41 with Conducting of training, further training and congresses in the medical sector.
The mark was filed in class 44 with following description of goods:
Providing health care information by telephone
Health care consultancy services [medical]
Professional consultancy relating to health care
Monitoring of patients
Consultation relating to bio-rhythms
Professional consultancy relating to health
Consulting services relating to health care
Health clinic services
Health centre services
Medical and healthcare clinics
Preparation of reports relating to health care matters
Health risk assessment surveys
Health assessment surveys
Providing health information
Health counselling
Provision of health care services in domestic homes
Health care services offered through a network of health care providers on a contract basis
Weight management services
Laboratory analysis services relating to the treatment of persons
Medical and healthcare services
Providing online medical record services other than dentistry
Oxygen bar services
Therapeutic treatment of the body
Therapy services
Rental of hospital equipment
Exercise facilities for health rehabilitation purposes (Provision of -)
Rental of beds specially made for medical treatment purposes
Fitting of orthopaedic devices
Fitting of orthotic devices
Advisory services relating to medical problems
Advisory services relating to medical services
Interpretation of electrocardiographic signals
Physician services
Advisory services relating to medical instruments
Consultancy and information services relating to medical products
Advisory services relating to medical apparatus and instruments
Medical assistance
Hospital services
Health resort services [medical]
Services for the preparation of medical reports
Conducting screenings for cardiovascular disease risk factors
Medical analysis services relating to the treatment of persons provided by a medical laboratory
Medical screening
Physical examination services
Medical health assessment services
Preparation of reports relating to medical matters
Medical examination of individuals (Provision of reports relating to the -)
Performing diagnosis of diseases
Providing medical information
Health screening services in the field of asthma
Trans-telephone heart monitoring services
Medical analysis services relating to the treatment of patients
Medical analysis services relating to the treatment of persons
Medical analysis for the diagnosis and treatment of persons
Medical counseling
Public health counseling
Medical assistance consultancy provided by doctors and other specialized medical personnel
Medical diagnostic services
Health clinic services [medical]
Medical consultations
Medical evaluation services
Health farm services [medical]
Medical services for the diagnosis of conditions of the human body
Medical screening services relating to cardiovascular disease
Medical testing for diagnostic or treatment purposes
Medical analysis services
Medical screening relating to the heart
Telemedicine services
Services for the provision of medical facilities
Rental of apparatus and installations in the field of medical technology
Rental of equipment for medical purposes
Hiring of medical instruments
Medical equipment rental
Provision of medical services
Rental of medical and health care equipment
Medical screening services in the field of asthma
Providing information relating to the rental of medical machines and apparatus
Providing information relating to medical services
Providing information via the Internet in the field of diabetes
Providing on-line information relating to the prevention of cardiovascular disease and strokes