The trademark SAR was filed by SAR ANLAGENBAU GmbH, a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Austria (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on July 11, 2022, and received one opposition filed on October 10, 2022 by AALBERTS HFC COMAP SA on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by CABINET GERMAIN & MAUREAU and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued October 10, 2022
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 July 5, 2022.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Photovoltaic apparatus for generating electricity
Photovoltaic apparatus and installations for generating solar electricity
Photovoltaic installations for generating electricity [photovoltaic power plants]
Tap boxes
Winding wires [electricity]
Electrotechnical components
Electrotechnical vibration meters
Photovoltaic apparatus for converting solar radiation to electrical energy
Circuits for heavy current
Solar cells for electricity generation
Solar energy collectors for electricity generation
Electric control apparatus
Photovoltaic apparatus and installations for generating solar electricity.
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Nuclear installations
Drying apparatus and installations
Freezers
Sewage disposal plants
Lamps for electrical installations
Bathroom installations for sanitary purposes
Electric lamps
Sanitary ware made of stoneware
Wash-hand basins [parts of sanitary installations]
Wash-hand basins [parts of sanitary installations]
Installations for the burning off of gases
Installations for lighting christmas trees
Sanitary ware made of porcelain
Bathroom basins [parts of sanitary installations]
Seat lids [parts of sanitary installations]
Flusher handles [parts of sanitary installations]
Installations for the burning off of liquids
Lighting transformers
Stainless steel sanitary ware
Wash-hand basins [parts of sanitary installations]
Wash-hand basins [parts of sanitary installations]
Urinals being parts of sanitary installations
Processing installations for fuel and nuclear moderating material
Filters for gases [household or industrial installations]
Portable urinals for outdoor activities [sanitary installations]
Sprinklers [automatic installations] for watering flowers and plants
Filters for exhaust extractors [parts of household or industrial installations]
Filters for cleaning gases [parts of household or industrial installations]
Radiators
Heating elements
Heating apparatus, electric
Residential heating units
Lighting installations
Lighting fittings
Lighting armatures
Lighting fittings
Lighting installations
Air conditioning installations
Domestic air conditioning installations
Ventilation [air-conditioning] installations and apparatus
Luminaires
Luminaires
Sanitary installations
Sluices [sanitary installations]
Sanitary covers for toilet seats
Sanitary ware made of stoneware
Sanitary ware made of porcelain
Stainless steel sanitary ware
Sanitary drain armatures for drip pipelines
Sanitary drain armatures for showers
Sanitary drain armatures for bidets
Sanitary drain armatures for baths
Urinals being sanitary fixtures
Wash-hand basins [parts of sanitary installations]
Sink units
Bath fittings
Bath fittings
Bath tub jets
Bathroom sinks
Bath plumbing fixtures
Bathtub enclosures
Bath linings
Bath screens
Spas [heated pools]
Bath taps
Waste pipes for bathtubs
Baths incorporating air jets
Bath tubs for sitz baths.
The mark was filed in class 37 with following description of goods:
Servicing of nuclear plant
Dismantling of industrial machinery
Renovation of nuclear plant
Interference suppression in electrical apparatus
Cleaning of nuclear plant
Dismantling of industrial machinery
Construction of chemical plants
Maintenance of commercial electrical systems
Repair or maintenance of chemical plants
Servicing of power generating apparatus and installations
Installation of power generating apparatus
Coating services for the maintenance of industrial engineering plant
Coating services for the repair of industrial engineering plant
Repair or maintenance of veterinary installations
Installation of audiovisual equipment
Maintenance and repair of electronic installations
Repair of electrical equipment and electrotechnical installations
Repair of structures for use in high temperature conditions
Maintenance and repair of cooling appliances and installations
Repair of power generating apparatus and installations
Advisory services relating to the installation of audiovisual equipment
Maintenance of power generating apparatus and installations
Installation of electronic conferencing equipment and facilities
Repair or maintenance of electronic machines and apparatus
Maintenance, repair and reconditioning of photovoltaic apparatus and installations
Repair of installations for use in metal production, metal processing and metal working
Maintenance, servicing and repair of power generating apparatus and installations
Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of electric cooking apparatus and installations
Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of cooking apparatus and installations
Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of freezing machines and apparatus
Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of semiconductor manufacturing machines and systems
Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of machines and systems for manufacturing integrated circuits
Installation of skin-effect heating
Electrical installation services
Electrical installation services
Installation of lighting apparatus
Installation of apparatus for heating
Electrical wiring services
Services of electricians
Repair of power lines
Renovation, repair and maintenance of electrical wiring
Electric appliance installation and repair
Providing information relating to the installation of electrical apparatus
Interference suppression services for electrical apparatus
Installation of electrical earthing
Installing of electronic communications networks
Installation of electrical and generating machinery
Repair or maintenance of electric lighting apparatus
Installation of electric light and power systems
Laying of cables
Mains laying
Laying of cables
Laying of cables
Laying and burial of cable
Dismantling of power lines
Installation of lighting systems
Building construction
Installation of fire detection systems
Maintenance and servicing of fire alarm systems
Maintenance and repair of fire detection systems
Tunnelling
Electric appliance installation and repair
Repair or maintenance of power distribution or control machines and apparatus
Installation and repair of air-conditioning apparatus
Installation, maintenance and repair of air-conditioning apparatus
Installation of air conditioning apparatus for use in clean rooms
Restoration of baths
Demolition services
Building, construction and demolition
Installation of photovoltaic cells and modules
Installation and maintenance of photovoltaic installations
Installation and maintenance of photovoltaic installations
Routine servicing of ventilating apparatus
Maintenance and repair of ventilating apparatus
Retrofitting of ventilating installations in buildings
Installation, maintenance and repair of burglar alarms
Services for the hire of tools
Rental of machines, tools and apparatus for building construction
Demolition of buildings
Building sealing
Elevator installation and repair
Irrigation devices installation and repair
Burglar alarm installation and repair
Electric appliance installation and repair
Fire alarm installation and repair
Freezing equipment installation and repair.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Designing of electrical systems
Provision of data centre facilities
Design services relating to process systems for the biotechnology industry
Design services relating to plant for the biotechnology industry
Research in the field of electrical engineering
Analysis and testing services relating to electrical engineering apparatus
Testing of apparatus in the field of electrical engineering
Testing of apparatus in the field of electrical engineering for certification purposes
Technical planning and technical project management for the development of lighting equipment
Design and development of energy distribution networks
Development of energy and power management systems
Consultancy relating to technological services in the field of power and energy supply
Technological analysis relating to energy and power needs of others
Electrical engineering services
Design of electric circuit boards
Technical planning and consulting in the field of light engineering
Drafting and development of photovoltaic systems
Design services relating to the installation of sanitary fittings