The trademark FONIX was filed by S.C. FONIX GSM S.R.L., a corporation established under the laws of Romania (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on February 15, 2023, and received one opposition filed on May 15, 2023 by Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by TAYLOR WESSING and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued May 15, 2023
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Spanish was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003195795 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on May 15, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Phone cases
Cases for telephones
Mobile phone cases
Cell phone cases
Leather cases for cellular phones
Cases for smartphones
Carrying cases for cellular phones
Mobile telephone cases
Protective cases for cell phones
Cellular telephone cases
Waterproof cases for smart phones
Cases for mobile phones
Protective cases for smartphones
Waterproof cases for smartphones
Waterproof smartphone cases
Camera cases
Carrying cases for mobile telephones
Carrying cases for cell phones
Computer cases
Batteries for phones
Mobile phone speakers
Mobile phone chargers
Hands-free microphones for cell phones
Hands-free headsets for cell phones
Mobile phone screen protectors
Mobile phone covers
Mobile phone display screen protectors in the nature of films
Display screen protectors in the nature of films for mobile phones
Filter screens for computer screens
Tempered glass screen protectors for smartphones
Protective films adapted for computer screens
Protective films adapted for mobile phone screens
Photosensitive glass
Headphones for smartphones
Keyboards for smartphones
Chargers for smartphones
Wearable smartphones
Earphones for smartphones
Headsets for smartphones
Wireless headsets for smartphones
Displays for smartphones
Wireless headsets for tablet computers
Cameras for smartphones
Headsets
Telephone headsets
Wireless headsets
Headsets for telephones
Wireless headsets for cellphones
Wireless headsets for mobile phones
Virtual reality headsets
Headsets for mobile telephones
Wireless headsets for smart phones
Telephone earpieces
Wireless headphones
Wireless headsets for use with mobile telephones
Telephone cables
Covers for tablet computers
Cases for tablet computers
Tablet computer cases
Tablet covers
Covers for smartphones
Telephone adapters
Electrical travel adaptors
Travel adaptors for electric plugs
Stylus [light pens]
Computer stylus
Pens with conductive point for touch screen devices
Touch screen pens
Capacitive styluses for touch screen devices
Magnetic pens
Straps for cellular phones
Mobile phone straps
Anti-dust plugs for cell phones
Hands-free holders for cell phones
Lanyards for cell phones
Mobile phone battery chargers
Protective covers for cell phones
Car charger
Car telephone installations
Mobile phone ring stands
Protective covers for tablet computers
Adjustable desktop mounts for tablet computers
Dashboard mounts for mobile phones
Dashboard mounts for navigation devices
Mobile phone ring holders
Liquid crystal protective sheets for smart phones.