The trademark isailes was filed by Igus GmbH, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on February 18, 2024, and received one opposition filed on May 16, 2024 by BETTERTECH - ANÁLISE E IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DE SISTEMAS INFORMÁTICOS, LDA. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by ALVARO DUARTE & ASSOCIADOS and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued May 16, 2024
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 7 with following description of goods:
Machines and machine tools for the treatment of materials and for use in manufacture
Motors and engines, drive units and controllers for operating machines, motors and engines
Robots for machine tools
Robots for feeding and conveying workpieces
Robots with articulated arms for manipulating workpieces
Robot parts [parts of machines] for robots for machine tools
Robot parts [parts of machines] for robots with articulated arms for manipulating workpieces
Robotic arms for industrial purposes
Machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles)
Linear transfer machines
Bearings [parts of machines]
Journals
Slide bearings
Wrapped slide bearings
Slide bearings with sliding material fibre textiles
Sliding foils [parts of machines]
Composite bearings
Fibre composite bearings
Linear bearing
Rocker bearings
Ball-bearings
Bearing bushing
Machine parts, namely, Bearing housings, Housing shells and Rings for bearings, of the following materials: Metal and/or plastic
Clamp connectors for piping [parts of machines]
Pistons [parts of machines or engines]
Piston segments
Bearings for transmission shafts
Shaft bearings [parts of machines]
Machine parts, namely, Shafts, of the following materials: Metal and/or plastic
Machine parts, namely, Gears, Parts therefor, Individual parts for the aforesaid goods
Gear wheels (parts of machines)
Machine parts, namely, gear drives, Gear train parts
Feeders of plastic [parts of machines] for the moving ends of articulated chains and pipes, and parts of the aforesaid feeders
Cable strain relief clamps, of metal
Shaped parts of plastic for machine and apparatus construction, namely parts of machines in the form of clips for pipes and cables
Machines for shaping
Moulds for die-casting [parts of machines]
Machines for the manufacture of moulds
Machines for shaping plastic material
Moulds for moulding plastics products [parts of machines]
Injection stretch blow moulding machines
Injection moulding machines
Injection moulds
Injection moulding tools
Moulds for injection moulding tools
3D printers.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Downloadable virtual goods in relation to the following goods: Machines and machine tools for the treatment of materials and manufacturing, Machines tools, Robots for machine tools, Robots for feeding and conveying workpieces, robots with articulated arms for manipulating workpieces, robotic parts [parts of machines] for robots for machine tools, Bearings (parts of machines), gearbox, Toothed wheels, 3D printers, Electric cables and wires
Downloadable virtual goods in relation to the following goods: Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images, Software, Sensors, Road bicycles, Wheels and Tyres, Cycle frames, Semi-worked plastic substances, pipes of plastic for holding and guiding tubes, electric wires and lighting cables
Downloadable virtual goods relating to the following goods: chains of metal and not of metal, articulated chains of plastic for holding and guiding tubes, electric wires and lighting cables for use in virtual worlds and/or virtual environments
Electric cables and wires
Materials for electricity mains [wires, cables]
Electric cables
Insulated electrical cables, Insulated electric wires
Plug-in connectors
Plug-in devices
Plug-in connectors
Electricals connectors
Plug-in electronic connectors
Optical connectors
Electric plugs
Electronic plugs
Optical sockets
Adapters (plugs)
Converters for electric plugs
Connector housings
Parts of connector housings
Housings for plug-in connectors
Housing covers for plug-in connectors
Couplings, electric
Fibre optic couplings
Conduit couplings [electric]
Coupling housings for plug-in connectors
Junction sleeves for electric cables
Tubes for protecting electric cables
Electric cable and conduit connectors
Terminals
Electric sensors
Glass fiber
Fibre optic cables
Glass-fibre lighting cables
Connectors for electric conduits and/or optical lines
Converters between lighting cables and electric wires
Optical waveguides
Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images
Security tokens [encryption devices]
Downloadable digital image files authenticated by non-fungible tokens [NFTs]
Downloadable software in the form of a mobile or desktop application for providing access to crypto-collectibles and non-fungible tokens [NFTs]
Industrial automation software
Robotic Process Automation [RPA] software
Industrial automation controls
Software for the condition monitoring of machines, energy-guiding chains and cables
Machine learning software for surveillance
Mobile apps for calculating costs, guarantees and life cycles of a variety of goods
Measuring, signalling, checking (supervision) apparatus and instruments
Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling devices
Alarms
Alarm systems
Alarm monitoring systems
Alarm sensors
Signalling apparatus
Digital signal processing apparatus
Signal tuners
Transmitters of electronic signals
Speed repeaters
Sensors, detectors and monitoring instruments
Monitoring instruments for the condition monitoring of energy-guiding chains and cables
Monitoring control apparatus [electric]
Computer networking and data communications equipment
Radio transmitters
Radio receiving tuners
Communications apparatus
Apparatus for transmission of communication
Communications systems
Wireless linked sensors and communication systems
Internet of Things [IoT] gateways
Internet of Things [IoT] sensors
Internet of Things [IoT] range extenders [antennas]
Downloadable electronic newsletters
Plastic constructions, namely Housings and sheaths adapted for protecting cable and conduit connectors.
The mark was filed in class 12 with following description of goods:
Apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water
Vehicles and conveyances
Parts and fittings for vehicles
Electric vehicles
Electric bicycles
Bicycles
Motorised bicycles
Pedelecs
Tricycles
Structural parts of bicycles
Chains [bicycle parts]
Tyres and wheels for land vehicles
Axles for vehicles
Hub caps
Wheel trims
Wheel brakes
Wheel suspensions
Bicycle frames
Bicycle saddles
Bicycle pedals
Rims for bicycle wheels
Bicycle tyres
Bicycle chains
Hubs for bicycle wheels
Spokes for bicycle wheels
Bicycle brakes
Bicycle kickstands
Bicycle bells
Inner tubes for bicycle tyres
Bicycle handlebars
Gears for bicycles
Bicycle mudguards
Dress guards for bicycles
Panniers adapted for bicycles.
The mark was filed in class 17 with following description of goods:
Semi-worked plastic substances
Plastic substances, semi-processed
Recycled plastics
Injection moulding plastics
Injection moulds of plastic
Plastic mouldings (semi-finished goods)
Extruded plastics [semi-finished products]
Extruded plastic in the form of bars, blocks, pellets, rods, sheets and tubes for use in manufacturing
Plastic filaments for 3D printing
Semi-worked PLA filaments for use in 3D printing
Semi-worked ABS filaments for use in 3D printing
Semi-worked thermoplastic filaments used for 3D printing
Shaped parts of plastic for machine and apparatus construction
Tubes for protecting electric cables, of the following materials: Latex [rubber] or Plastics
Sealing caps, flat seals, sealing rings of plastic for protective tubing for electric conduits for use with protective tubing electric conduits
End connectors, end caps and junctions, not of metal, for protective tubing for electric conduits, in particular holders of plastic for fastening pipe clamps, pipe brackets, securing brackets, screw plugs, hexagon locknuts, end connectors, system holders
Insulating materials, Especially Insulators for electric cables and conduits
Connectors (Non-metallic -) for hoses
Connectors (Non-metallic -) for hoses
Coupling housings, for use in relation to the following goods: Flexible tubes, not of metal
Parts for coupling housings, for use in relation to the following goods: Flexible tubes, not of metal
Housings, for use in relation to the following goods: Hose couplings
Housing covers for tube couplings
Gaskets for housings for electric connectors or electric connector couplings.
The mark was filed in class 19 with following description of goods:
Pipes of plastic, for holding and guiding tubes, electric wires and lighting cables, Pipes of plastic, for holding and guiding tubes, electric conduits and lighting cables composed of energy chains
Building materials, namely, Open and closed guide channels of plastic for the aforesaid chains and pipes
Constructions of plastic for holding guide channels.
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
Non-metal chains
Chain links of non-metallic materials
Articulated chains of plastic, for holding and guiding flexible tubes, electricity conduits and lighting cables
Energy chains for guiding hoses and electric cables for use on machines, in particular drilling machines, drilling apparatus and drilling derricks
Intermediate links of plastic for dividing the space for holding the aforesaid chains
Open and closed guide channels of plastic for the aforesaid chains
Fastening tabs and Clips, of plastic, for use in relation to the following goods: teed, Power strips, Electric leads
Strain relief devices, namely, Cable clips, wire connectors, Hinges, not of metal for the fastening of electrical cables, not of metal
Comb bars having cable fasteners of plastic
Toothed and insulating clamps of plastic
Connection fittings for electrical protection tubes, in particular plastic holders for mounting
Pipe fasteners, connectors and holders, non-metallic
Cable fasteners, connectors and holders, non-metallic
Clips, not of metal, for cables and pipes
Pipe clamps of plastics
Carriers of plastic for the moving ends of articulated chains, and parts therefor
Clips and clamps of plastic for electric cables and conduits.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services
Retailing and wholesaling, In particular via the Internet, in relation to the following goods: Machines and machine tools for the treatment of materials and manufacturing, Robots for machine tools, Robots for feeding and conveying workpieces, Robots with articulated arms for manipulating workpieces, High-performance polymers, Sliding bearings and Energy-guiding chains Of synthetic materials, Electric cables and ducts, Cameras, Software and automation equipment for the aforesaid goods, Including the aforesaid services relating to the aforesaid goods being virtual goods
Retail services in relation to the following goods: Vehicles and conveyances, Electric vehicles, Power-assisted bicycles, Bicycles, Motorized bicycles, Pedelecs and tricycles, Structural elements and Supplements, for use in relation to the following goods: Electric automobiles, Power-assisted bicycles, Bicycles, Motorized bicycles, Pedelecs and tricycles, Including the aforesaid services relating to the aforesaid goods being virtual goods
Wholesale services in relation to the following goods: Vehicles and conveyances, Electric vehicles, Power-assisted bicycles, Bicycles, Motorized bicycles, Pedelecs and tricycles, Structural elements and Supplements, for use in relation to the following goods: Electric automobiles, Power-assisted bicycles, Bicycles, Motorized bicycles, Pedelecs and tricycles, Including the aforesaid services relating to the aforesaid goods being virtual goods
Advertising and marketing
Procurement of contracts [for others]
Procuring of contracts for the purchase and sale of goods
Data processing for the collection of data for business purposes
Conducting virtual trade show exhibitions online
Advice relating to the sale of businesses
Analysis relating to marketing
Cost price analysis
Cost benefit analysis.
The mark was filed in class 37 with following description of goods:
Machinery installation, maintenance and repair
Installation, maintenance and repair of the following goods: Technical installations, INDUSTRIAL APPARATUS
Installation, maintenance and repair of the following goods: Energy-guiding chains and Cables.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Providing access to platforms and portals on the Internet
Providing access to e-commerce platforms on the Internet
Providing access to an internet platform for marketing and sales, in relation to the following goods: Machines and machine tools for treatment of materials and for manufacturing, Robots for machine tools, Robots with articulated arms for manipulating workpieces, High-performance polymers, Especially, Slide bearings and energy-guiding chains, of plastic, Electric cables and wires, Cameras, Software and automation equipment for the aforesaid goods
Providing virtual facilities for real-time interaction among computer users
Virtual chatrooms established via text messaging
Providing access to an interactive website for virtual reality services, including game services.
The mark was filed in class 40 with following description of goods:
3D reproduction services
Custom manufacture of moulded components, injection moulds and injection moulding tools
Custom manufacture of metal hardware
Custom manufacture of molds for use in industry
Custom 3D printing for others
Custom manufacture of molded components
Custom manufacture of tools for others.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Conducting and arranging of training courses, including online
Entertainment services
Entertainment services, namely, providing on-line video games
Virtual reality and interactive game services provided online from a global computer network and through various wireless networks and electronic devices
Services in the field of entertainment, Namely providing of online video games
Entertainment, Namely providing of non-downloadable online virtual goods for use in virtual environments
Entertainment services, namely, Online providing, in relation to the following goods: Non-downloadable goods, namely, Machines, Machine tools, Robots [machines], bearings, Gears, Sprockets, 3D printers, Electric cables, Electric leads, Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproductions of sounds or images, sensors, Cycles, Wheels and Tyres, Bicycle frames
Entertainment services, namely, Online providing, in relation to the following goods: Non-downloadable goods, namely, Semi-worked plastic substances, pipes of plastic for holding and guiding tubes, electric wires and lighting cables, Necklaces of metal and not of metal, Articulated chains of plastic for holding and guiding tubes, electric wires and lighting conduits for use in virtual environments.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Science and technology services
Design services
Advisory services relating to industrial design
Providing information in the field of product design
Industrial design
Advisory services relating to industrial engineering
Product design
Providing information in the field of product development
Engineering services for the design of machinery
Computer aided design for manufacturing operations
Computer aided part and mould design services
Computer-aided industrial design
3D scanning services
Design of 3D models for 3D printing
Preparation of model files for 3D printing
Constructing an internet platform for electronic commerce