The trademark VINGA was filed by Vinga of Sweden AB, a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of Sweden (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on November 1, 2022, and received one opposition filed on January 31, 2023 by Viega Holding GmbH & Co. KG on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by LOESENBECK · SPECHT · DANTZ and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued January 31, 2023
It was designated 'Basic Application' for International Application 1727405 at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
The application was filed in Swedish, and Swedish was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 8 with following description of goods:
Hand tools and hand instruments
Cutlery
Side arms, other than firearms
Razors
Cutlery, kitchen knives, and cutting implements for kitchen use
Table cutlery [knives, forks and spoons]
Carving forks
Seafood cutlery
Cheese knives
Chef knives
Mortars and pestles
And parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods included in this class.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments
Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity
Apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data
Recorded and downloadable media, computer software, empty digital and analogue media for recording and storage
Computers and computer peripherals
Information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices
Data storage devices and media
Communications equipment
Computer networking and data communications equipment
Cameras [photography]
Mobile telephones
Dashboard mounts for mobile phones
Cases adapted for mobile phones
Headsets for mobile telephones
Audio transmitter units
Replicating apparatus
Data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical)
Computers and computer hardware
Computer components and parts
Audio processing apparatus
Broadcasting equipment
Audio/visual and photographic devices
Headphones, Other than for medical purposes
Apparatus for broadcasting sound, data or images
Sound reproduction apparatus
Loudspeakers
Display devices, television receivers and film and video devices
Apparatus, instruments and cables for electricity
Chargers and batteries for mobile telephones
Apparatus and instruments for controlling electricity
Electrical and electronic components
Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling devices
Thermometers, not for medical purposes
Data loggers and recorders
Recorded content
Media content
Software
Application software
Media and publishing software
System and system support software, and firmware
Bags adapted for laptops
Cases adapted for computers
Mouse pads
And parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods included in this class.
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Apparatus and installations for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes
Burners, boilers and heaters
Cooking, heating, cooling and preservation equipment, for food and beverages
Igniters
Igniters
Electric or gas-powered bratt pans
Electric casseroles, Electric boilers
Electric skillets
Electric griddles [cooking appliances]
Electric broiling pans
Lighting and lighting reflectors
Lamps
Head torches
Lanterns made of ceramics
And parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods included in this class.
The mark was filed in class 14 with following description of goods:
Precious metals and their alloys
Jewellery, precious and semi-precious stones
Horological and chronometric instruments
Jewellery
Statues and figurines, made of or coated with precious or semi-precious metals or stones, or imitations thereof
Ornaments, made of or coated with precious or semi-precious metals or stones, or imitations thereof
Jewelry
Jewelry, in the following fields: semi-precious metals, Precious metals
Jewellery of leather
Necklaces [jewellery]
Bracelets [jewellery]
Rings [jewellery]
Clocks
Wristwatches
Sports watches
Jewellery boxes and watch boxes
And parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods included in this class.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Paper and cardboard
Printed matter
Photographs [printed]
Stationery and office requisites, except furniture
Adhesives for stationery or household purposes
Artists' and drawing materials
Teaching materials [except apparatus]
Plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging
Printed matter, and stationery and educational supplies
Desktop cabinets for stationery [office requisites]
Tablemats of paper
Writing and stamping implements
Correcting and erasing implements
Pens [office requisites]
Caskets and Holders, in relation to the following goods: Pens and Pencils
Document racks
Filing cases
Document holders
Letter racks
Printed matter representing monetary value or for financial purposes
Gift cards
Bags and articles for packaging, wrapping and storage of paper, cardboard or plastics
Gift bags and cartons
Carrier bags of paper or plastic
And parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods included in this class.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Leather and imitations of leather
Animal skins
Luggage and carrying bags
Umbrellas and parasols
Walking sticks
Collars, leads and clothing for animals
Luggage, bags, wallets and other carriers
Bags
Suitcases
Garment bags for travel
Kit bags
Textile shopping bags
Toiletry bags
And parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods included in this class.
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
Furniture, mirrors, picture frames
Beds, bedding, mattresses, pillows and cushions
Furniture and furnishings
Chair pads
And parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods included in this class.
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Household or kitchen ustensils and containers
Cookware and tableware, except table forks, knives and spoons
Combs and sponges
Brushes (except paintbrushes)
Cleaning articles
Unworked or semi-worked glass (except building glass)
China, glassware, porcelain and earthenware
Tableware, cookware and containers
Cookware and tableware, except forks, knives and spoons
Table plates
Cooking pots and pans [non-electric]
Portable pots and pans for camping
Frying pans
Stir-fry pans
Non-electric frying plates
Non-electric grill plates
Fish slices
Moulds [kitchen utensils]
Confectioners' molds
Baking dishes
Basins [receptacles]
Bowls [basins]
Salad bowls
Storage jars
Lunch boxes
Spice racks
Baskets of common metal for household use
Serving platters
Cabarets [trays]
Serving forks, Teaspoons and ladles
Stew-pans
Carving boards
Carving boards
Pestles
Beaters, non-electric
Garlic presses (Hand-operated -)
Potato ricers
Juice squeezers
Graters for kitchen use
Grinders (Non-electric -)
Knife blocks
Glasses, drinking vessels and barware
Jugs
Beer glasses
Straws for drinking
Wine drip collars specially adapted for use around the top of wine bottles to stop drips
Vacuum pumps for wine bottles
Wine buckets
Corkscrews, electric and non-electric
Bottles
Water bottles
Cups
Drinking cups
Mugs
Decanters
Coffee pots
Teapots
Insulating flasks
Candelabra [candlesticks]
Vases
Cooking utensils for use with domestic barbecues
Camping barbecues
Barbecue tongs
Spits [other than parts of cooking apparatus]
Pizza stones
Pizza peels
Potholders
Oven to table racks
Tablemats, not of paper or textile
Basting brushes
Ice cream scoops
Isothermic bags
Ice cube moulds
Non-electric milk frothers
Coffee filters, non-electric
Coffee percolators, non-electric
Salt mills
Pepper mills, hand-operated
Salt cellars
Pepper pots
Statues, figurines, plaques and works of art, made of materials such as porcelain, terra-cotta or glass, included in the class
Household utensils for cleaning, brushes and brush-making materials
Dish drying racks
Dustbins
Waste paper baskets
Squeegees [cleaning instruments]
Cosmetic and toilet utensils
Art or Decorative objects, of the following materials: Glasses
Cosmetic, hygiene and beauty care utensils
Fitted sponge bags
And parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods included in this class.
The mark was filed in class 24 with following description of goods:
Textiles and substitutes for textiles
Linens
Curtains of textile or plastic
Linens
Kitchen and table linens
Tea towels
Tablemats of textile
Bed linen and blankets
Bed linen
Throws
Sheets [textile]
Sleeping bag liners
Pillowcases
Bath linen
Hand towels
Bath sheets
And parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods included in this class.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Clothing, footwear, headgear
Ponchos
Aprons [clothing]
Clothing for gymnastics
Training shoes
Underwear and nightwear
Dressing gowns
Slippers
And parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods included in this class.
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods:
Games and playthings
Video game consoles
Gymnastic and sporting articles
Parlour games
Sporting articles and equipment
Manually operated exercise equipment
Body-building apparatus
Exercise benches
Gym balls
Exercise bands
And parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods included in this class.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Business management, organization and administration
Office functions services
Advertising, marketing and promotional services
Distribution of advertising, marketing and promotional material
Trade show and commercial exhibition services
Advertising, marketing and promotional consultancy, advisory and assistance services
Commercial trading and consumer information services
Promotion of services, in relation to the following fields: educational, Entertainment, Sport, Transportation, Sightseeing [tourism], And guide services and excursion services
Business assistance, management and administrative services
Business management services relating to electronic commerce
Resale, Retailing, online resale, in relation to the following goods: Toiletries
Resale, Retailing, online resale, in relation to the following goods: Preparations for cleaning the body and for beauty care
Resale, Retailing, online resale, in relation to the following goods: cleaners and Fragrant preparations
Resale, Retailing, online resale, in relation to the following goods: Medical and veterinary preparations and articles
Resale, Retailing, online resale, in relation to the following goods: food and beverage processing and preparation machines and apparatus
Resale, Retailing, online resale, in relation to the following goods: Flatware, Kitchen knives and cutting implements for kitchen use
Resale, Retailing, online resale, in relation to the following goods: consumer electronics and Peripherals for consumer electronic devices
Resale, Retailing, online resale, in relation to the following goods: Computers and Computer peripherals
Resale, Retailing, online resale, in relation to the following goods: Apparatus and installations for lighting, heating, cooling, steam generating, cooking, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes
Resale, Retailing, online resale, in relation to the following goods: Ornaments, Jewellery, clocks and watches
Resale, Retailing, online resale, in relation to the following goods: Stationery and office requisites
Resale, Retailing, online resale, in relation to the following goods: Household or kitchen utensils and containers
Resale, Retailing, online resale, in relation to the following goods: Glassware, porcelain and earthenware
Resale, Retailing, online resale, in relation to the following goods: Luggage, garment bags, Bags, umbrellas and pocket wallets
Resale, Retailing, online resale, in relation to the following goods: Furniture, Mirrors, picture frames, Beds, bedding, mattresses, pillows and cushions
Resale, Retailing, online resale, in relation to the following goods: textiles and Substitutes for textiles
Resale, Retailing, online resale, in relation to the following goods: Clothing, footwear, headgear.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Financial, monetary and banking services
Provision of prepaid cards and tokens
Issuing of gift cards, Issuance of gift certificates.