The trademark ROYAL CRAFTSMAN was filed by Xiaozhong Hu, a national of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on June 27, 2022, and received one opposition filed on September 25, 2022 by MAN Truck & Bus SE on (a) Art. 8(4), (b) Likelihood of confusion, (c) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by RDP RÖHL - DEHM & PARTNER and proceedings were handled in German, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued September 25, 2022
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (German was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003179365 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on March 24, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Surveying apparatus and instruments
Automatic indicators of low pressure in vehicle tyres
Automatic indicators of low pressure in vehicle tires
Satellite navigational apparatus
In-car telephone handset cradles
Computer programs, downloadable
Connectors [electricity]
Parking sensors for vehicles
Chips [integrated circuits]
Anti-theft warning apparatus
Protection devices for personal use against accidents
Protective helmets
Fire extinguishers
Cabinets for loudspeakers
Head-up display apparatus for vehicles
Electric wire harnesses for automobiles
Batteries, electric.
The mark was filed in class 12 with following description of goods:
Electric vehicles
Cars
Automobiles
Motor cars
Automobile bodies
Bicycles
Aerial conveyors
Pushchairs
Strollers
Tyres for vehicle wheels
Tires for vehicle wheels
Repair outfits for inner tubes
Air vehicles
Boats
Seat covers for vehicles
Upholstery for vehicles
Vehicles for locomotion by land, air, water or rail