The trademark Shore Link was filed by Shore Link OÜ, a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Estonia (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on October 3, 2021, and received one opposition filed on December 20, 2021 by Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V. on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by SCHOPPE, ZIMMERMANN, STÖCKELER, ZINKLER, SCHENK & PARTNER MBB PATENTANWÄLTE and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued December 20, 2021
The application was filed in Finnish, and Finnish was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on October 26, 2021.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 7 with following description of goods:
Vehicle conveyors
Automated machines for loading materials
Automated robotic handling apparatus for loading and unloading of goods
Opening and closing mechanisms
Diffusion pumps
Gear pumps
Hydraulic rams
Hydraulic pumps
Hydraulic tools
Suction conveyors
Suction pumps
Suction machines for industrial purposes
Distribution pumps
Cable cranes
Reeling apparatus, mechanical
Compressors as parts of machines, motors and engines
Cutting, drilling, abrading, sharpening and surface treatment machines and apparatus
Machines for handling containers
Machines, machine tools, and power-operated tools and apparatus, for fastening and joining
Machine tools
Conveyors [machines]
Handling apparatus for loading and unloading
Boat lifts
Joining machines
Marine pumps
Marine engines
Fluid pumping installations
Lifting and hoisting equipment, elevators and escalators
Packing machines
Blowing machines
Pumping apparatus [machines]
Pumps [parts of machines, engines or motors]
Pumps [machines]
Pumps, compressors and blowers
Cargo handling machines
Electric compressors
Electrical motor pump units
Electrical pumps
Electrically powered windlasses
Bonding machines
Moving and handling equipment
Filtering machines, separators and centrifuges
Dock cranes
Drainage machines
Water pumps
Draw machines.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Scheduling software
Computer software for time control
Batteries for vehicles
Computer programs for use in autonomous control of vehicles
Remote controls for operating vehicle alarms
Vehicle tracking apparatus
Control devices for vehicle navigation apparatus
Vehicle navigation systems featuring interactive displays
Vehicle simulation software
Battery leads
Batteries, electric, for vehicles
Sensors, detectors and monitoring instruments
Utility software
Marine autopilots
Alarms and warning equipment
Interactive databases
System and system support software, and firmware
Cables, electric
Cable connectors
Access control devices
Downloadable software
Downloadable computer software for remote monitoring and analysis
Apparatus and instruments for accumulating and storing electricity
Apparatus and instruments for accumulating the distribution of electricity
Apparatus and instruments for conducting the distribution of electricity
Apparatus for improving power efficiency
Apparatus, instruments and cables for electricity
Chargers
Chargers for electric batteries
Charging docks
Logistics software
Media content
Marine navigation apparatus
Nautical apparatus and instruments
Measuring devices
Navigation, guidance, tracking, targeting and map making devices
Navigation apparatus and instruments
Steering apparatus, automatic, for vehicles
Vehicle control assistance software
Software
Traffic management software
Industrial process control software
Industrial automation software
Software for monitoring, analysing, controlling and running physical world operations
Risk detection software
Electrical and electronic components
Charging stations for electric vehicles
Electric batteries for powering electric vehicles
Power-line transmission apparatus
Electric cables and wires
Apparatus and instruments for controlling electricity
Monitoring instruments
Simulation software
Application software
Protective and safety equipment
Artificial intelligence software for vehicles
Artificial intelligence software for analysis
Artificial intelligence and machine learning software
Industrial software
Testing and quality control devices
Data loggers and recorders
Science software
Computer programmes for data processing
Computer groupware
Autonomous driving control systems for vehicles
Computer programs to operate vehicles
Vehicle control software
Computer programs for use in the autonomous navigation of vehicles
Computer software to operate vehicles
Computer software designed to estimate resource requirements
Computer software platforms
Computer applications for automated vehicle parking control
Databases
Electronic databases recorded on computer media
Office and business applications
Web application and server software
Communication, networking and social networking software
Electrical circuits and circuit boards
Virtual and augmented reality software
Interactive software
Connection cables
All of the above mentioned in relation to harbour and marine services and electricity transfer between harbour and vessels.
The mark was filed in class 12 with following description of goods:
Vehicles for the tipping loads
Remote control vehicles, other than toys
Vessels [boats and ships]
Vehicles fitted with living accommodation
Cars
Space vehicles
Alarms for motor vehicles
Alarm systems for watercraft
Sailboats
Air and space vehicles
Aeronautical apparatus, machines and appliances
Driverless [autonomous] motor vehicles
Disengaging gear for boats
Ultralarge crude carriers
Dinghies
Cable ships
Hydrofoils
Wheelbarrows
Catamarans
Remotely operated vehicles for underwater inspections
Collapsible watercraft
Transport carriages
Mobility conveyances
Apparatus for locomotion by land
Apparatus for locomotion by water
Ships
Fenders for ships
Steering gears for ships
Cargo ships
Aeroplanes
Aircraft carriers
Hydroplanes
Land vehicles and conveyances
Vehicles for use on land
Sand yachts
All-terrain vehicles
Passenger ships
Ferry boats
Marine vehicles
Pilotless aircraft
Motor water vehicles
Motor land vehicles
Steering wheel locks
Trailers [vehicles]
Cargo trailers
Bicycles
Pontoons
Barges
Land locomotive vehicles
Coasters [watercraft]
Electric steering gears [for vessels]
Electrically powered motor vehicles
Electrically powered watercraft
Tankers
Warships
Fog horns for use on vehicles
Industrial vehicles
Anti-theft, security and safety devices and equipment for vehicles