The trademark RIER was filed by Andreas STEINER, a national of the French Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 25, 2022, and received one opposition filed on September 18, 2022 by Rieker Holding AG on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by HEUKING KÜHN LÜER WOJTEK STUTTGART and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued September 18, 2022
The application was filed in French, and French was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003178973 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on February 19, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 3 with following description of goods:
Laundry preparations
Polishing preparations
Grease-removing preparations
Abrasives
Soap
Perfumes
Ethereal oils
Cosmetics
Hair lotions
Dentifrices
Depilatory preparations
Make-up removing preparations
Lip rouge
Beauty masks
Shaving preparations
Leather preservatives [polishes]
Creams for leather.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Scientific apparatus and instruments
Nautical apparatus and instruments
Surveying apparatus and instruments
Photographic apparatus and instruments
Cinematographic cameras
Optical apparatus and instruments
Weighing apparatus and instruments
Measuring apparatus and instruments
Signalling apparatus and instruments
Checking (supervision) apparatus and instruments
Teaching apparatus and instruments
Sound recording apparatus
Sound transmitting apparatus
Sound reproduction apparatus
Apparatus for recording images
Apparatus for the transmission of images
Apparatus for the reproduction of images
Digital recording media
Coin-operated mechanisms
Cash registers
Calculators
Data processing equipment
Computers
Tablet computers
Smartphones
Electronic book readers
Games software
Computer software, recorded
Computer peripheral devices
Detectors
Wires, electric
Relays, electric
Diving suits
Gloves for divers
Divers' masks
Clothing for protection against accidents, irradiation and fire
Protection devices for personal use against accidents
Fire extinguishers
Spectacles
3D spectacles
Virtual reality headsets
Eyewear
Covers for glasses
Integrated circuit cards [smart cards]
Bags adapted for laptops
Smartwatches
Batteries, electric
Batteries for electronic cigarettes
Charging stations for electric vehicles
Diagnostic apparatus, not for medical purposes.
The mark was filed in class 14 with following description of goods:
Jewellery
Ornaments [jewellery, jewelry (Am.)]
Precious stones
Chronometric apparatus and instruments
Precious metals and their alloys
Works of art of precious metal
Jewel cases
Boxes of precious metal
Watch cases [parts of watches]
Watch bands
Watch chains
Watch springs
Watch glasses
Key rings [split rings with trinket or decorative fob]
Statues of precious metal
Figurines of precious metal
Cases for clock- and watchmaking
Cases for watches [presentation]
Medals.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Skins (animal-)
Animal skins
Trunks and suitcases
Umbrellas and parasols
Walking sticks
Whips
Saddlery
Pocket wallets
Purses
Credit card cases [wallets]
Bags
Vanity cases, not fitted
Collars for animals
Clothing for pets.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods: