The trademark application ZF was filed by ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on March 19, 2023, and it was registered by office on June 26, 2023 without any oppositions.
It was designated 'Basic Application' for International Application 1738421 at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
The application was filed in English (German was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 6 with Hoses of metal for use in vehicles.
The mark was filed in class 7 with following description of goods:
Machines for processing metal, wood and plastics, and agricultural machines
Construction machines
Machine tools
Driving devices for machines
Power transmission couplings for machines
Agricultural implements other than hand-operated
Transmissions, drives and couplings for machines, in particular machine tools and industrial robots
Control and regulating systems for transmissions for machines for processing metal, wood and plastics, for agricultural machines, and for construction equipment, machine tools and motors and engines
Planetary gears for hydrostatic and electric machine drives
Elevator gears
Gear systems and drives for hoists
Hydraulic pumps, wheels, valves and brakes being parts for machines
Steering pump
Electric generators for motor vehicles
Automatic vending machines
Electrically operated welding apparatus and instruments
Arc welding and stud welding apparatus
Welding electrodes
Valves (Clack -) [parts of machines]
Fuel pumps for vehicles
Housings [parts of machines]
Synchronizing rings and synchronising devices for gear boxes
Hydrostatic and hydrodynamic power shift transmissions for construction machines
Hydrodynamic torque converters for machines
Synchromesh and power shift transmissions for agricultural tractors
Gear systems and infinitely variable change-speed split-torque gears for self-propelled agricultural machines, work machines and construction machines
Travelling gear for work machines
Transmissions for floor conveyors and hoists
Mechanical, hydraulic, electrohydraulic and electric steering systems for agricultural and construction machines and self-propelled operating machines
Auxiliary drives for machines for propelling auxiliary units
Self-locking and limited slip differentials for self-propelled operating machines
Axles, axle systems and axle drives for agricultural, forestry and construction machines, and floor conveyors
Brakes, Magnetically and electromagnetically actuated brakes for machines
Printing cylinders
Valves (parts of machines)
Spur gear wheels
Worm wheels and worm gears for machines
Bevel wheels
Racks and pinions being parts for machines
Sprockets being parts for machines
Internal gears
Rolling machines for bevelled rolling or cylindrical back rolling
Machine tools for manufacturing and processing gears, namely gear cutting machines, gear paring machines, gear milling machines and gear grinding machines
Mechanical tools for manufacturing and processing toothed wheels
Machine components for manufacturing and processing toothed wheels
Machines for running-in gears
Engine and gear bearing arrangements
Components and parts for the aforesaid goods
Transmissions for helicopters, aeroplanes and airships
Engine transmissions for helicopters
Actuators for aircraft
Transmissions and transmission parts for ships
Parts for drive trains of ships between gears and propellers, namely couplings, propeller shafts and flanges
Marine propulsion units
Surface drives for ships
Reversing gears and step-up gears for water vehicles
Rocker assemblies for vehicles
Cylinder covers
Stators (parts of machines), Generators and Integrated starter generators
Exhaust pipes and catalytic converters for internal combustion engines of land vehicles
Flight simulators and controls for helicopters, rotorcraft and fixed-wing aircraft
Electric, electronic, acoustic, optical, haptic and cognitive measuring, controlling, regulating and information apparatus for drivers and passengers, and for drive, chassis, steering and security systems in motor vehicles
Electrical and electronic controllers and gear programmes all for gear boxes, Control gears, Automatic transmissions, continuously variable automatic transmissions, hydrodynamic and hydrostatic transmissions, transfer cases, axles, differentials, chassis parts, Torque transducers, Couplings and Retarders
Diagnostic and testing apparatus for motor vehicle electronic control systems
Electronic control and regulating systems for drive components for ships and boats
Electric and electronic material testing instruments and machines
Computer hardware
Computer software
Electric and electronic control and regulation apparatus for the partly automated, highly automated and fully automated operation of motor vehicles
Computer hardware and software relating to global communications networks
Telecommunications microelectronics and microchips
Antennas
Dish aerials
High frequency transceivers
Communications, positioning and data transmission and processing equipment
Electronic apparatus and instruments for detecting and processing impact accidents
Electric steering systems for vehicles
Sensors and electronics for smart restraint systems
Vehicle communication and integration electronics
Electronic cruise control apparatus
Impact sensors
Airbag impact sensors
Forward collision warning systems
Lane change warning systems
Lane change guidance systems
Electronic vehicle stability control systems
Following distance indication systems
Inertial sensors
Radar, LIDAR and camera systems for motor vehicles
Fire-extinguishing apparatus
Electric and electronic components being parts of electric and electronic systems for land vehicles, aircraft and watercraft, brake systems, control systems and safety belt systems for vehicle occupants
Electronic controls for heating, ventilating and air conditioning apparatus in motor vehicles
Instrument panel controls
Braking and wheel suspension controls
Steering column controls
Laser apparatus
Space communications systems
Solar panels
Airborne and ground based technical reconnaissance systems
Avionics systems
Fingerprint identification apparatus
Electrical plugs
Switches, electric
Software downloaded from the Internet
Electronic publications downloadable from the Internet
Telecommunication apparatus
Apparatus for navigation purposes
Apparatus for driving vehicles automatically
Calipers
Mass flow meters
Wheel speed sensor
Tyre monitoring systems
Remote keyless entry systems for motor vehicles
Infrared sensors
Man and machine interface controls and switches
Electronically controlled rollover prevention and mitigation systems for land vehicles
Electronic grade control systems
Speed limit sign recognition systems
Remote-controlled acceleration sensors for collisions
Occupant sensing systems
Seatbelt buckle sensors
Seatbelt reminder systems
Parking assistance systems
Test benches and apparatus for the aforesaid goods
Electric and electronic material testing apparatus
Steer-by-wire systems
Steering torque, steering angle of rotation, steering speed and steering acceleration sensors
Parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods
Machines and mechanical apparatus for testing of gearings for manufacturing precision and in relation to operating noise
Material test machine
Cable harnesses for interior fitting of motor vehicles
Cable compositions, consisting of cables, cable housings, cable protections, cable sheaths and cable rings
Cable guides, cable housings and cables for motor vehicles
Electrical and electronic measuring, signaling, checking (supervision), testing, gauging, control, diagnostic and safety apparatus and instruments
Meters
All for use on or in connection with motor vehicles, brake systems for motor vehicles, or parts of motor vehicles
Computer software
Computer programs
Computer systems
Computer software for creating, installing, executing, managing and integrating with broadband and wireless applications for network management
Computer software for use in the telecommunications industry to aggregate and summarize data about network performance, traffic and problems for overall network management and to analyze and troubleshoot call-processing problems
Service assurance software for creating, installing, executing, managing and integrating with broadband and wireless applications for network management
Computer software for the management, maintenance and monitoring of telecommunications, wireless and internet networks
Computer software for telecommunications management, namely, for tracking, aggregating, reporting and displaying of network performance, utilization, capacity, configuration, expansion, fraud and other problems for network management and customer support management
Computer software used to monitor network service quality, performance and capacity and optimize network system performance
Computer software used to manage technology for radio access networks, namely, for tracking, aggregating, reporting and displaying of network performance, utilization, capacity, configuration, expansion, fraud and other problems
Computer software for network analysis and management, including tracking, aggregating, reporting and displaying of network performance, utilization, capacity, configuration, expansion, fraud, and other problems
Computer software for database management
Computer software platforms for telecommunications, wireless and internet network management, namely for real-time visualization of physical network topology and transmission links and performance
Middleware software for management of data servers
Computer hardware, namely data communication servers
Software for report generation
Gateway middle ware for communication and integrating with hardware and software for network management
Operating system software
Computers
Computer hardware
Computer software, computer programs, CD-ROMs and DVDs for use in optimization, management and operation of telecommunications networks and telecommunications systems
Magnetic coded cards for use in identifying and authorizing users of telecommunications networks
Encoded integrated circuit cards containing programming used to access telecommunications networks
Encoded integrated circuit cards containing programming used to identify and authorize users of telecommunications networks
Telecommunications networking equipment and telecommunications equipment for transmission across a network
Wireless handheld communication devices to transmit, receive, or otherwise access telecommunications networks
Modems and text messaging equipment for optimization, management and operation of telecommunications networks and telecommunications systems
Electronic downloadable publications from databases or the Internet, in the nature of books, newsletters, periodicals, brochures, leaflets, magazines, manuals and directories, in the field of telecommunications
Parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods all in the field of telecommunications
Users manual in electronic format sold as a unit with all of the foregoing software
Application software, namely mobile apps
Computer software for conducting invitations to tender, auctions, including in the form of Dutch auctions and reverse auctions
None of the aforesaid goods being related to data storage software, data storage apparatus and services relating to data storage
Computer software for providing transportation services of passengers and goods
Computer software for communicating with robotic transport vehicles
Mobile apps related to transportation services of passengers and goods
Data, documents, information, video, sound, text and other media or multi-media, all being electronically recorded or downloadable from the Internet or other communications networks related to transportation services of passengers and goods
Computer software for tracking, monitoring and remotely controlling vehicles
Mobile application for scheduling, tracking, monitoring, and retrieving deliveries
Computer operating systems in the field of automobiles, namely, an operating system for use in autonomous vehicles and vehicles with intelligent driver assistance system, for turning standard vehicles into autonomous vehicles and vehicles with intelligent driver assistance system, and for the operation of autonomous and vehicles with intelligent driver assistance system
Computer software in the field of automobiles, namely, software for use in vehicles to facilitate the transmission of data between vehicles and between vehicles and another application
Open platforms, computer software systems and application programming interface (API) software for use in the development of computer operating systems for driving, navigating, parking and monitoring autonomous cars and driverless cars with intelligent driver assistance systems
Downloadable computer software platforms and recorded computer software platforms for use in computer operating systems for driving, navigating, parking and monitoring autonomous cars and driverless cars
Artificial intelligence software, virtual assistant software and computer systems for driverless cars with intelligent driver assistance system
Artificial intelligence and machine learning software in the field of autonomous driving and intelligent driver assistance
Computer software for voice, speech, facial, image, motion and gesture recognition and for data collection, processing, conversion and output for use in automated and autonomous driving assistance systems
Remote entry point control apparatus
Mechanical measuring, controlling, regulating and information devices for drivers and passengers, and for drive, chassis, steering and security systems for motor vehicles
Electronic assistance systems for bypassing blind spots.
The mark was filed in class 12 with following description of goods:
Apparatus for locomotion by land, air, on water or in water
Vehicles and parts therefor
Gears
Gear boxes
Synchromesh and powershift transmissions
Automatic transmissions
Continuously variable automatic transmissions
Dual clutch transmissions
Hydrodynamic and hydrostatic transmissions
Manual gearboxes for passenger vehicles, lorries, buses and special purpose vehicles
Automatic, mechanical gears for passenger vehicles, lorries, buses, special purpose vehicles and rail vehicles
Automatic gears and automatic infinitely variable change-speed gears for passenger vehicles, lorries, buses and special purpose vehicles
Transfer cases integrated into automatic gears
Mechanical and hydrostatic variators for adjusting the speed increasing ratio in automatic infinitely variable change-speed gears
High-low clutches for lorries, buses, special purpose vehicles and rail vehicles
Hydrostatic and hydrodynamic power shift transmissions for special-purpose vehicles and rail vehicles
Transfer cases for passenger vehicles and special purpose vehicles with and without all-wheel drives
Self-locking and limited slip differentials for passenger vehicles, lorries and self-purpose vehicles
Gear systems, gear preselectors, automatic switching apparatus, in particular for automatic gear shifting
Synchronising rings and synchronising devices for gear boxes
Transmission for tracked vehicles
Electric, electromechanical and electrohydraulic drives and drive systems and hybrid drives for passenger vehicles, lorries, buses and special purpose vehicles
Wheel hub drive systems and wheel hub gears
Drives for rail vehicles
Planetary gears for hydrostatic and electric drives
Helicopter rotor blade adjustment devices
Mechanical, hydraulic, electrohydraulic and electrically-assisted steering mechanisms and steering systems for passenger vehicles, lorries, buses, special-purpose vehicles and track vehicles
Axles
Axles, axle systems and axle drives for passenger vehicles, lorries, buses, special-purpose vehicles and rail vehicles
Apparatus for roll stabilisation and for level regulation of land vehicles
Differentials
Chassis components
Torque converters
Couplings
Hydraulic, electric and electromagnetic retarder braking systems
Brakes
Clutches
Auxiliary drives
Axle drives
Suspension shock absorbers
Shock absorbing springs
Tie rods
Stabilisers
Panhard rods and track rod ends
Handle bars
Homokinetic joints
Four-point links
Triangular links
Axle struts
Electric, electrohydraulic, hydraulic and mechanical steering
Steering columns
Wheel drives
Electric motors for motor vehicles
Internal combustion engines for motor vehicles
Electric motors for motor cars
Hybrid drives for motor vehicles
Wheelchairs for transporting invalids
Motors for land vehicles
Bodywork parts for vehicles
Brakes and brake systems for vehicles, Namely, anti-lock braking systems, traction controls and vehicle stability control braking systems
Base brakes
Disc brakes
Drum brakes
Rotors
Brake shoes
Actuators for brake systems, in particular master cylinders
Seat belts and seat belt pretensioners
Child restraints
Airbag coverings
Air bags
Integrated vehicle safety systems
Anti-theft protection systems for vehicles
Wheel suspensions
Steering racks
Steering gears
Wheel suspension ball joints
Steering linkages
Hydraulic steering systems
Power steering systems
Electrically powered steering
Electrically powered hydraulic steering
Integrated steering and wheel suspension modules
Steering wheels
Intermediate columns
Metal guides and seat inserts of metal for vehicles
Valve lifters
Valve train rotators, retainer caps and retainer locks
Separate and integrated primary and secondary retarder brake systems for lorries, buses, special purpose vehicles and rail vehicles
Parts and components for the aforesaid goods for motor vehicles
Robotic transport vehicles
Apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water
Autonomous, remotely-controlled and self-driving vehicles
Robotic vehicles
Gear shift knobs for vehicles
Parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Printed matter, In particular magazines for drive and chassis technology
Instructional and teaching material for drive and chassis technology, other than apparatus
Photographs
Works of art and figurines of paper and cardboard, and architects' models
Decoration and art materials and media
Bags and articles for packaging, wrapping and storage of paper, cardboard or plastics
Stationery and educational supplies
Printed matter
Paper and cardboard
Parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class
Desk mats
Note books
Paperweights
Pens
Ballpoint pens
Pencils
Placards of paper
Placards of cardboard
Posters
Signs of paper
Printed matter, stationery, books and printed publications
Office requisites (other than furniture)
Instructional and teaching materials (other than apparatus)
Writing and drawing instruments and materials
Drink mats
Photographs, stickers, labels, decalcomanias, rulers, post cards, picture cards, book marks, paper weights and book covers
Diaries, note books, appointment books, address books, combination of such goods, and covers therefor
Business card holders, cheque book covers and passport covers and holders
Folders, holders and covers all intended for and containing note books, note pads, paper, pens, pencils, and/or erasers
Vehicle disc holders
Mats, coasters, cloths and absorbent wipes, all made wholly or principally of paper or paper derivatives
Wrapping and packaging material
Bags made wholly or principally of paper and/or plastic film or sheet material
Disposable paper carpet protectors.
The mark was filed in class 17 with following description of goods:
Rubber and gum
Plastics, in particular in extruded form for use in manufacture
Flexible tubes, not of metal
Shock-absorbing buffers of rubber for vehicles, chassis, motors and engines, and drives
Hoses not of metal for use in vehicles
Parts and fittings for interior fitting of motor vehicles in the form of precision plastic moulds and assemblies, pipes and fastenings.
The mark was filed in class 28 with Playing cards.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Business management
Business administration
Office functions
Systemization and compilation of data into computer databases, in particular parts lists, material masters, documents, image data, order lists, spare parts catalogues and customer service information
Retailing, including via the internet, in relation to metal hardware, hand tools and implements (hand-operated), clocks, watches and jewellery, silicone wristbands, printed matter, stationery, books, periodicals, newspapers, office requisites, textiles, clothing, shoes, briefcases [leather goods], leather purses, travelling sets [leatherware], bags, backpacks, washing machines for household purposes, food cooling devices, containing heat exchange fluids, for household purposes, electric mixers for household purposes, sewing machines for household purposes, toy household apparatus, toys, sporting articles, tobacco products and accessories, parts and accessories for cars, trucks and motorcycles, mugs, penknives, bottle openers, electric and non-electric
Vehicle fleet management and fleet control
Compiling statistical reports and providing statistical information for others for business and commercial purposes
Computerized database management
Data processing services
Preparing business reports for others
Compilation and analysis of statistical information related to the use of automobiles under driving conditions
Advertising of goods of third parties, enabling customers to conveniently view and compare these goods
Advertising of services of third parties, enabling customers to conveniently view and compare these services
Benchmarking services
Providing recommendations on goods and services to consumers for commercial purposes
Referral marketing
Provision of information and advice to consumers relating to the selection of electrical equipment, in particular for charging stations for electric vehicles
Conducting invitations to tender, auctions on the internet, including in the form of dutch auctions and reverse auctions
Presentation of goods and services
Arranging of contracts, for others, for the providing of services
Arranging of trading and economical contacts, also over the internet
Comparison services (price -)
Advertisement for others on the internet
Gathering and collating of information, including text reports, and of commercial information, including classifieds, advertisements, contract tenders, on electronic communications media, in particular via internet platforms, e-mail newsletters or mobile communications messages
Gathering and collating of product, address and classified directories and information contained therein
Providing of electronic marketplaces on the internet
None of the aforesaid services being related to data storage software, data storage apparatus and services relating to data storage
Publication of information and editorial content for advertising purposes
Publication of commercial information, including classifieds, advertisements, contract tenders, on electronic communications media, in particular via internet platforms, e-mail newsletters or mobile communications messages
Arranging of contracts, for others, for the providing of services, namely arranging of worker orders, in relation to the following services: repair, cleaning of buildings, local services, janitorial services, planning and consultancy services, brokerage, electronic data processing support, craftwork and arts, treating, treatment, educational services, portage, tuition, coaching, translations, arranging of goods, design and advertising agency services.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Insurance
Financial affairs
Monetary affairs
Real estate affairs
Insurance brokerage and Insurance consultancy
Financial sponsorship of companies
Financial patronage of companies
Financial fundraising and sponsoring of companies
Financing services for sponsoring businesses
Providing information relating to the appraisal of automobiles
Providing comparative analysis studies on the financial investment and on the running costs of automobiles
Providing comparative analysis studies on the financial costs of automobiles.
The mark was filed in class 37 with following description of goods:
Building construction
Conducting of maintenance and repair work on apparatus for locomotion by land, air, on water or in water, and parts therefor
Conducting of maintenance and repair work on vehicles and parts therefor
Conducting of maintenance and repair work on computer hardware
Maintenance and repair of land, air and water vehicles, motors, engines and machines
Repair and overhaul of vehicles
Maintenance, repair, care, modernisation and reprocessing (remanufacturing) of vehicle parts and accessories
Vehicle maintenance, overhaul and repair services
Installation, maintenance and repair services relating to motor vehicles, engines, parts and fittings for engines and parts and fittings for motor vehicles
Vehicle service stations
Vehicle lubrication
Installation, maintenance and repair services relating to motor vehicles, braking systems for motor vehicles and parts and fittings for motor vehicles
Computer installation, maintenance and repair
Installation, maintenance and repair of computer networks
Installation, maintenance and repair of computer systems
Advisory services relating to maintenance and repair of electrical equipment, in particular for charging stations for electric vehicles.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Telecommunications
Providing access to global computer networks, to computer programs on data networks and to information on the Internet
Communications by cellular phones
Providing access to search engines and portals for accessing data and information via global networks
Providing access to computer databases and computer networks
Broadcasting and transmission of information via wireless or cable networks
Broadcasting and transmission of text, messages, information, sound, images and data
Providing of access to and transmission of digital music, video and other multimedia works through telecommunications
Wireless data communication between a mobile object such as a vehicle and a fixed or mobile reception, analysis, service, operation, controlling and guarding station
Communication telematics, namely unidirectional or bidirectional transmission of text and voice messages, alarms, signaling, measuring, sound, image, video, position, motion, status and operating hour data between land vehicles, their trailers and their cargo, and between motors, engines and machines and different service points of all kinds (including on the Internet)
Consultancy in matters relating to communications
Consultation in the field of telecommunications via computers
Transmission of information via computers connected to the same telematic network
Information transmission by telematic codes
Transmission of electronic mail and digital files related to data about the economic efficiency, technical features and financial costs of automobiles
Transmission of messages via computer networks, in particular via the internet
Collection and delivery of messages
Transmission of information and editorial content, including text reports, and of commercial information, including classifieds, advertisements, contract tenders, on electronic communications media, in particular via internet platforms, e-mail newsletters or mobile communications messages
Electronic transmission of data, images and documents via computer, network or mobile communications equipment
Providing access to portals on the internet
Transmission of product, address and classified directories and information contained therein via the internet.
The mark was filed in class 39 with following description of goods:
Transport
Packaging and storage of goods
Travel arrangement
Consultancy in the field of logistics
Telematics support via central service and alarm stations for transport and communication, namely, location of land, air and water vehicles
Intervention and assistance for individuals and vehicles in the event of accidents, breakdowns, robberies or theft, namely vehicle breakdown assistance (towing)
Consultancy in the field of transport
Vehicle rental
Storage of vehicles
Vehicle towing
Transport and delivery of passengers and goods
Collection, storage, transportation, arranging of transportation and delivery of packets, packages, parcels, letters, messages, newspapers, periodical publications, freight and of passengers and goods
Courier services
Advice and proof of delivery services related to transportation services of passengers and goods
Rental of vehicles
Freight forwarding
Warehousing
Rental of warehouses.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Education
Providing of training
Entertainment
Sporting and cultural activities
Publication of electronic periodicals via a real connection
Online publication of electronic periodicals for drive and chassis technology
Instruction, education, training and teaching services
Organising, arranging and conducting seminars, lectures, symposiums and work shops
All relating to the repair, maintenance, overhaul and testing of motor vehicles, brake systems for motor vehicles and parts of motor vehicles
Educational services, namely, training, teaching, and conducting workshops and seminars in the fields of telecommunications, wireless communications, telecommunications networks, wireless and Internet networks, broadband and wireless applications, and computer software integration and maintenance
Arranging and conducting educational conferences
Computer education training
Developing educational manuals for others in the fields of telecommunications, wireless communications, telecommunications networks, wireless and Internet networks, broadband and wireless applications, and computer software integration and maintenance
Development and dissemination of educational materials for others in the fields of telecommunications, wireless communications, telecommunications networks, wireless and Internet networks, broadband and wireless applications, and computer software integration and maintenance
On-line publications, namely, books, brochures, journals, articles, leaflets, magazines, manuals, and text books regarding telecommunications, wireless communications, telecommunications networks, wireless and Internet networks, broadband and wireless applications, and computer software integration and maintenance
Publication of books, brochures, journals, leaflets, magazines, manuals, text books
Special event planning
Training, teaching, and arranging and conducting workshops and seminars all in the fields of telecommunications, wireless communications, telecommunication networks, wireless and Internet networks, broadband and wireless applications, telecommunications networks, and computer software integration and maintenance
Publication of product, address and classified directories and information contained therein.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Data warehousing
Vehicle testing services
Testing services relating to motor vehicles, engines, parts and fittings for engines and parts and fittings for motor vehicles
Testing services relating to motor vehicles, braking systems for motor vehicles and parts and fittings for motor vehicles
Providing technical advice relating to vehicle maintenance and repair, vehicle service stations, vehicle lubrication
Computer services, namely, providing search engines for obtaining data on the Internet
Consultancy in the field of mobile telematic applications