The trademark BTWICE was filed by BTWICE ENGINEERING, S.L., a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of Spain (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on March 15, 2023, and received one opposition filed on June 1, 2023 by TWAICE Technologies GmbH on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued June 1, 2023
The application was filed in Spanish, and Spanish was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on January 8, 2024.
The Opposition with reference B 003196762 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on September 15, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Voltage regulators for vehicles
Vehicle radios
Communications apparatus for vehicles
Vehicle tracking systems
Charging stations for electric vehicles
Computerized vehicle engine analyzers
Simulators for simulating the operation of land vehicles
Visualisation apparatus for the front of vehicles
Parking sensors for vehicles
Telemetry devices for motor vehicles
Vehicle simulation software
Radar apparatus for vehicles
Display panels for vehicles
Vehicle tracking apparatus
Warning lamps for vehicles
Vehicle parking sensors
Electric locks for vehicles
Multimedia connectors for vehicles
Computer programs to operate vehicles
Electronic keys for vehicles
Mileage recorders for vehicles
Batteries for vehicles
Radios for vehicles
Batteries, electric, for vehicles
Cameras for vehicles
Mileage recorders for vehicles
Audio speakers for vehicles
Displays for vehicles
Thermostats for vehicles
Vehicle stereos
Speed measuring apparatus for vehicles
Vehicle parking meters
Vehicle fuses
Sirens for vehicles
Car stereos
Multimedia navigation systems for vehicles
Mobile phone connectors for vehicles
Motor vehicle power locks
Electric car charging piles
Speed checking apparatus for vehicles
Simulators for the steering and control of vehicles
Vehicle breakdown warning lamps
Remote controls for operating vehicle alarms
In Car Entertainment [ICE] systems
Mobile telephones for use in vehicles
Cell phone battery chargers for use in vehicles
Ultrasonic object detectors for use on vehicles
Integrated electronic safety systems for land vehicles
Computer applications for vehicle navigation apparatus
Vehicle speed control systems
Autonomous driving control systems for vehicles
Apparatus for testing vehicle transmissions
In-car audiovisual entertainment systems
Temperature regulators for vehicle engines
Vehicle drive training simulators
Apparatus for testing vehicle brakes
Computer software to operate vehicles
Video recording apparatus for vehicles
Head-up display apparatus for vehicles
Electronic driver display systems for vehicles
Computer systems for automated vehicle control
Light detection and ranging [LIDAR] apparatus for vehicles
Automatic vehicle speed control apparatus
Temperature control apparatus [electric switches] for vehicles
Navigation apparatus for vehicles [on-board computers]
Speed measuring apparatus for vehicles
Remote control apparatus for starting vehicles
Emergency light bars for vehicles
Battery charging devices for motor vehicles
Vehicle automatic driving control devices
Computer applications for automated vehicle parking control
Computer programs for use in autonomous control of vehicles
Transponders equipped with in-vehicle electronic payment
Vehicle control assistance software
On-board electronic systems in land vehicles for providing parking assistance
Vehicle speed control apparatus and instruments
Automatic indicators of low pressure in vehicle tyres
Control units for amplifiers for use in vehicles
Computer applications for automatic vehicle driving control
Image processing software for in-vehicle cameras
Remote control apparatus for opening and closing vehicle doors
Simulators for training personnel in the driving of vehicles
Temperature controllers apparatus for use in vehicle engines
Computer programs for providing an all-around view for a vehicle
Display monitors for providing an all-around view for a vehicle
USB chargers adapted for car cigarette lighter sockets
Integrated electronic driver assistance systems for land vehicles
Dashboard mats adapted for holding mobile telephones and smartphones
Warning loud speaker apparatus for mounting on the roof of emergency services vehicles
Computer software for mobile applications that enable interaction and interface between vehicles and mobile devices
Power sources connected to audio apparatus for use in motor vehicles
Temperature controllers apparatus for use in vehicle heating systems
Fluid level measuring apparatus for use in motor vehicles.
The mark was filed in class 12 with following description of goods:
Vehicles
Apparatus for locomotion by land
Apparatus for locomotion by air
Apparatus for locomotion by water
Parts and fittings for vehicles
Motorcycles.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Engineering services
Design of vehicles and vehicle parts and components
Safety technology services relating to land vehicles.