The trademark AZIMUT was filed by AZIMUTEL S.A., a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of Spain (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 24, 2022, and received one opposition filed on August 12, 2022 by AZIMUT-BENETTI S.P.A. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by IP SKILL and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued August 12, 2022
The application was filed in Spanish, and Spanish was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Scientific, nautical, electrical, scientific, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signaling, checking (supervision), rescue and teaching apparatus and instruments
Radar apparatus and Radios
Apparatus for recording, transmission and reproduction of sound or images
Magnetic data carriers, phonograph records
Data-processing equipment and computers
Data processing equipment, computer programs, Computer operating programs, recorded
Electronic instruments and Electronic equipment, for use in the following fields: Navigation
Navigation apparatus for vehicles [on-board computers]
Satellite navigational apparatus
Naval signalling apparatus
Excluding digital and electronic compasses for use on ships and boats, including electronic data interfaces for installation thereof
All the aforesaid goods relating to the following fields: Navigation, Driving, mobility, Visibility, Fleet management, Caravanning, Automotive, Military and defence sector, Transportation of travellers, Transportation of freight, Security, Emergencies, Fleet management, The recreational marine industry, commercial marine industry and professional marine fishing industry
Computer software in the field of the Internet of Things (IoT) and for analytical data processing, relating to mobility, passenger transport, freight transport and digital platforms for providing digital content and associated services for passengers
Digital cameras, Sotfware and Data processing equipment, Relating to the following fields: facilitating and enhancing vehicle driving visibility and aerodynamics
Sound and image recorders, Transmission apparatus for sound and images, Sound and image reproduction apparatus, in relation to the following fields, Facilitating and enhancing driving visibility
Apparatus, Sensors, Detectors and Instruments in relation to the following fields: Navigational equipment for vehicles
Monitors and monitor frames, Servers, USB sockets, schuko plugs, Routers, Driving safety systems (BSD, DSM/ADAS, MVDR) and Batteries
All the following products are excluded: nautical, apparatus and instruments, electronic instruments and electronic equipment, for use in the following fields: navigation, naval signalling apparatus
Excluding digital and electronic compasses for use on ships and boats, including electronic data interfaces for installation thereof
Excluding all the aforesaid goods relating to the following fields: Navigation, The recreational marine industry.