The trademark volta INDUSTRIES was filed by VOLTA CHARGING, LLC, a Limited Liability Company (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 7, 2021, and received undefined oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are undefined oppositions were filed:
The first opposition filed on December 7, 2021 by Silent Mobility AB on (a) Art. 8(4), (b) Likelihood of confusion, (c) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by REDDIE & GROSE B.V. and its proceedings were handled in English
The second opposition filed on December 7, 2021 by Volta Trucks Ltd. on (a) Art. 8(4), (b) Likelihood of confusion, (c) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by REDDIE & GROSE B.V. and its proceedings were handled in English
The third opposition filed on November 30, 2021 by EMOBILITY TRADING LLC on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by ISERN PATENTES Y MARCAS, S.L. and its proceedings were handled in English
The fourth opposition filed on November 28, 2021 by Hommer, Heidrun on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by GLEIM PETRI Patent- und Rechtsanwaltspartnerschaft mbB and its proceedings were handled in English
The fifth opposition filed on October 4, 2021 by THE PAPER & OFFICE EQUIPMENT SPAIN ASS, S.A. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Izquierdo Blanco, Maria Alicia and its proceedings were handled in English
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on September 30, 2024.
The Opposition with reference B 003159883 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on February 24, 2025 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Charging stations for electric vehicles
Charging stations for plug-in hybrid vehicles
Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), namely, charging stations, battery and electrical power charging connectors, charging cables, communication antennas, radio frequency identification (RFID) readers, screen displays, contactors, circuit breakers, printed circuit boards, communication modems, and connection cables sold as a unit
Media service units and information units, namely, media kiosks and digital media stations comprising display screens and computer hardware for use in providing information
Digital media kiosks comprised of computers, computer hardware, communications software and hardware, and display screens for use in delivering electronic media content, to provide advertising, sponsorship, promotional and other marketing opportunities for businesses
Downloadable computer application software for mobile phones and tablets, namely, software for locating and navigating to electric vehicle charging stations
Downloadable software to manage EVSEs and EVSE networks, to monitor EVSE activity, and to collect and report data on EVSE usage.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Displaying advertisements for others
Rental of advertising space
Rental of digital signs and equipment for advertising purposes
Out-of-home advertising services, namely, rental of advertising space, and preparing and placing advertisements for others
Out-of-home media placement services, namely, designing, providing, and placing advertisements for others
Electric vehicle charging equipment placement services, namely, consulting services relating to physical placement of electric vehicle charging stations, namely, assistance with business planning.
The mark was filed in class 37 with following description of goods:
Charging station services for electric vehicles
Electric vehicle charging services
Plug-in hybrid vehicle charging services
Installation maintenance, and repair of electric vehicle charging stations and charging equipment