The trademark Smilecare was filed by Jiangsu Konsung Bio-Medical Science and Technology Co., Ltd, a corporation established under the laws of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on April 27, 2023, and received one opposition filed on July 17, 2023 by Carl Zeiss Meditec AG on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by ELZABURU, S.L.P. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued July 17, 2023
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 10 with following description of goods:
Blood testing apparatus
Sphygmotensiometers
Testing apparatus for medical purposes, except for ophthalmology purpose and/or in relation to refractive laser
Thermometers for medical purposes
Diagnostic apparatus for medical purposes, except for ophthalmology purpose and/or in relation to refractive laser
Body fat monitors
Body composition monitors
Cholesterol meters
Dropper bottles for medical purposes
Cases fitted for medical instruments
Analysers for bacterial identification for medical purposes
Apparatus for DNA and RNA testing for medical purposes
Glucometers
Apparatus and installations for the production of X-rays, for medical purposes