The trademark WEKEEP was filed by Shenzhen Meimi Technology Co., Ltd., a corporation established under the laws of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on June 15, 2022, and received one opposition filed on September 14, 2022 by Trend Fin B.V. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by BRINKHOF and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued September 14, 2022
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Italian was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003178784 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on October 24, 2023 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 3 with following description of goods:
Cloths impregnated with a detergent for cleaning
Abrasive cloth
Tooth whitening preparations
Toothpaste
Non-medicated mouthwashes
Shampoos for animals [non-medicated grooming preparations]
Air fragrancing preparations
Impregnated cleaning pads impregnated with cosmetics
Stain removers
Shoe wax
Pumice stones for personal use.
The mark was filed in class 8 with following description of goods:
Sharpening stones
Stropping instruments
Spades [hand tools]
Agricultural implements, hand-operated
Garden tools, hand-operated
Hand tools, hand-operated
Harpoons for fishing
Harpoons
Beard clippers
Eyelash curlers
Wrenches [hand tools]
Augers [hand tools]
Fulling tools [hand tools]
Tweezers
Hobby knives [scalpels]
Scissors
Daggers
Table cutlery [knives, forks and spoons]
Knife handles
Shovels [hand tools].
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Electric foot baths
Footwarmers, electric or non-electric
Electric heaters for babies' bottles
Shoe sterilizers for household purposes
Electric shoe dryers for household purposes
Electrical rice cookers
Socks, electrically heated
Toilet seats for children
Air purifiers for strollers
Hair driers
Milk sterilizers
Hanging lamps
USB-powered cup heaters
Footmuffs, electrically heated
Electric cookers
Dehumidifiers for household use
Steam facial apparatus
Socks (Electrically heated -) for medical purposes.
The mark was filed in class 12 with following description of goods:
Funnels for locomotives
Locomotives
Electrically powered motor vehicles
Motorcycle saddles
Bicycles
Pumps for bicycle tires
Bicycle bells
Cable cars
Pet strollers
Wheelchairs
Stroller covers
Sleighs for transport purposes
Bicycle tires
Parachutes
Repair outfits for inner tubes
Hot air balloons
Boats
Water scooters
Safety seats for infants and children for vehicles
Windscreen wipers.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Paper wipes for cleaning
Garbage bags of paper or of plastics
Plastic bags for pet waste disposal
Rulers
Glue for stationery or household purposes
Paper
Face towels of paper
Books
Pictures
Pen and pencil holders
Stamps [seals]
Steel pens
Drawing instruments
Paint trays
Toilet paper.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Backpacks for carrying infants
Bits for animals
Clothing for pets
Collars for animals
Harness fittings
Harness for animals
Leather straps
Pouch baby carriers
Baby carriers worn on the body
Horse blankets.
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
Office furniture
Cots for babies
Chests for toys
Ladders of wood or plastics
Mirrors [looking glasses]
Fans for personal use, non-electric
Bead curtains for decoration
Stools
Decorations of plastic for foodstuffs
Pet cushions
Identification bracelets, not of metal
Folding tables
Coathooks, not of metal
Pillows
Head positioning pillows for babies
Chaise longues
Furniture
Camping mattresses
Curtain rings.
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods: