The trademark RAPIDE 3 was filed by Gaius Automotive Inc., a corporation established under the laws of Taiwan, Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on November 20, 2022, and received one opposition filed on February 20, 2023 by Aston Martin Lagonda Limited on (a) Art. 8(4), (b) Likelihood of confusion, (c) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by JAK FRANCE and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued February 20, 2023
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (German was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 7 with Machines, namely machine parts, namely moving and handling equipment, including electric door openers-closers used in land vehicles and machines, namely machine parts, namely electric alternators for land vehicles and machine tools, motors and engines..
The mark was filed in class 9 with Apparatus and instruments for scientific or research purposes, audiovisual and information technology equipment, as well as safety and life-saving equipment.
The mark was filed in class 12 with Vehicles and apparatus for the transport of people or goods by land, namely three-wheeled motorcycles.
The mark was filed in class 37 with Services in the field of construction, as well as services involving the restoration of objects to their original condition or their preservation without altering their physical or chemical properties.