The trademark application simpleflex. was filed by MYPRINCE Spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością, a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Poland (the "Applicant"). Application refused.
The application was filed in Polish (English was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on September 7, 2023.
The Refusal with reference B 018882352 was Rejected according to Article 7(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on February 15, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Regulating accessories for gas pipes and lines
Regulating accessories for water or gas apparatus and pipes
Safety accessories for water or gas apparatus and pipes
Regulating and safety accessories for gas pipes
Regulating and safety accessories for gas apparatus
Regulating and safety accessories for water apparatus
Safety fittings for gas pipes
Safety fittings for water pipes
Pressure controllers [regulators] for water pipes
Pressure controllers [regulators] for gas pipes
Taps for regulating gas flow
Stop cocks being safety apparatus for water apparatus
Stop cocks being safety apparatus for gas apparatus
Stop cocks for regulating water
Stop cocks for regulating gas
Mechanisms for controlling fluid level in tanks [valves]
Manually-operated plumbing valves
Gas regulators
Apparatus for controlling water supply
Pressure supervision apparatus [safety apparatus for water apparatus]
Pressure supervision apparatus [safety apparatus for gas pipes]
Pressure supervision apparatus [safety apparatus for water pipes]
Pressure supervision apparatus [safety apparatus for gas apparatus]
Water pressure reducers [regulating accessories]
Water pressure reducers [safety accessories]
Water regulating apparatus
Pressure relief apparatus for use with water heaters
Pressure relief apparatus for use with gas installations
Pressure relief apparatus forming part of water supply systems
Regulating apparatus for gas installations
Regulating apparatus for water apparatus
Regulating apparatus for gas pipes
Regulating apparatus for gas apparatus
Regulating apparatus for gas pipe installations
Regulating apparatus being parts for water pipes
Regulating apparatus being parts for water apparatus
Valves [plumbing fittings]
Safety valves for gas apparatus
Safety valves for gas pipes
Safety valves for water pipes
Safety valves for water apparatus
Radiator valves
Temperature control valves [parts of water supply installations]
Water control valves
Water control valves for faucets
Shower control valves [plumbing fittings]
Tub control valves [plumbing fittings]
Valves [faucets] being parts for sanitary installations
Ball valves
Mixing valves [faucets]
Mixing valves [faucets] for sinks
Mixing valves [faucets] for basins
Shower mixing valves
Pressure relief valves [safety apparatus] for water apparatus
Pressure relief valves [safety apparatus] for gas apparatus
Pressure relief valves [safety apparatus] for gas pipes
Pressure relief valves [safety apparatus] for water pipes
Stop valves for regulating water
Stop valves for regulating gas
Stop valves being safety apparatus for water apparatus
Stop valves being safety apparatus for gas apparatus
Float valves [ball cocks]
Shower valves
Water regulating valves [safety accessories]
Water regulating valves [regulating accessories]
Faucet filters [plumbing fittings]
Filters for water purifiers
Filters for use with swimming pools
Filters for use with apparatus for air conditioning
Water filters
Filters for use with apparatus for ventilating
Filters for drinking water
Power filters for airconditioning
Air filters
Sewage treatment [purification] installations
Sewage disposal plants
Hot air ovens
Water coolers and heaters
Automatic temperature regulators [valves] for central heating radiators
Automatic temperature regulators for central heating radiators
Boilers for central heating installations
Boilers for use in heating systems
Electric central heating boiler systems
Temperature sensors [thermostatic valves] for central heating radiators
Electrically powered blowers for ventilation
Electrically powered air blowers for ventilation purposes
Hot air blowers
Cold air blowing apparatus
Domestic radiators
Domestic gas fires
Domestic heating utensils
Supply air diffusers
Damping nozzles [parts of fires]
Electrical storage heaters
Electric air conditioners
Filters for exhaust extractors [parts of household or industrial installations]
Air filters for air conditioning units
Gas fuelled central heating installations
Gas fired space heating apparatus
Electric radiators [not for motors and engines]
Storage heaters
Radiators for central heating installations
Central heating radiators
Thermal radiators for the heating of buildings
Room heaters
Electric heaters
Electric radiators for heating buildings
Gas space heaters
Radiators
Bathroom heaters
Installations for central heating
Installations for airing
Installations for air extraction
Heating installations incorporated in glass
Ventilating installations
Radiators, electric
Room air conditioners
Ventilation grilles being parts of extractor fans
Temperature limiters [valves] for central heating radiators
Space heaters
Under floor heating
Hoods for ventilating apparatus
Fume destructing hoods
Vapour extractor hoods for kitchen stoves
Ventilation hoods for stoves
Hoods incorporating extractor fans
Temperature sensitive switches [thermostatic valves] for central heating radiators
Portable electric heaters
Portable electric fans
Mobile ventilating apparatus
Temperature regulators [thermostatic valves] for central heating radiators
Control valves (Thermostatic -) for central heating radiators
Central heating apparatus
Apparatus for controlling temperature in central heating radiators [valves]
Underfloor heating apparatus and installations
Apparatus for ventilating
Temperature sensing apparatus [thermostatic valves] for central heating radiators
Electric space heaters
Heating apparatus, electric
Heating units
Residential heating units
Space heating apparatus
Floor heating apparatus
Apparatus and installations for ventilating
Temperature responsive control apparatus [thermostatic valves] for central heating radiators
Residential ventilating units
Ventilating fans
Room air fans
Extractors [ventilation or air conditioning]
Radiator valves [thermostatic]
Temperature control valves [parts of central heating installations]
Temperature control valves [parts of central heating radiators]
Valves as part of radiators
Central air conditioning installations for household purposes
Central air conditioning installations
Central type air conditioning apparatus
Air inductor apparatus [air conditioning]
Installations for the cooling of air
Ventilation [air-conditioning] installations and apparatus
Air-conditioning installations
Air conditioning installations for household purposes
Residential air conditioning units
Air-conditioning apparatus
Window-mounted air conditioning units
Sanitary and bathroom installations and plumbing fixtures
Hot water installations
Water heaters
Cistern lever handles
Shower fittings
Bath fittings
Taps for washstands
Bath taps
Shower taps
Flexible pipes being parts of basin plumbing installations
Flexible pipes being parts of bath plumbing installations
Flexible pipes being parts of sink plumbing installations
Flexible pipes being parts of shower plumbing installations
Shower roses
Shower heads
Bathroom installations for sanitary purposes
Sanitary installations
Taps
Pipe line cocks
Water taps being parts of sanitary installations
Taps for regulating water flow
Pipe laying cocks
Taps for sanitary installations
Bath installations
Plugs of metal for showers
Plugs of metal for baths
Plugs of metal for sinks
Corrugated pipes of metal [parts of sanitary installations]
Sanitary water conduit fittings
Waste pipes for bathtubs
Pipes [parts of sanitary installations]
Waste pipes for sanitary installations
Sanitary water fittings
Sanitary apparatus and installations
Taps for water supply installations
Valves (Level controlling -) being parts for sanitary installations
Taps for the control of water flow
Taps for pipes and pipelines
Taps for water pipes
Valves being part of sanitary installations
Cast iron parts for pipes [parts of sanitary installations]
Fireplace fenders
Hot water heaters
Domestic boilers
Boilers for hot water supply installations
Flues for heating boilers
Flues for heating apparatus
Flues for ventilating apparatus
Flues incorporating extractors
Chimney extractors.
The mark was filed in class 17 with following description of goods:
Insulation and barrier articles and materials
Seals, sealants and fillers
Flexible pipes, tubes, hoses, and fittings therefor, including valves, non-metallic
Flexible pipes, tubes, hoses and fittings therefor (including valves), and fittings for rigid pipes, all non-metallic
Insulation sheets
Foam sheeting for use as a building insulation
Rubber sheets for insulating
Polyurethane foam sheeting for use as building insulation
Acoustic insulation articles and materials
Electrical insulation articles and materials
Thermal insulation articles and materials
Articles made of rubber for insulation purposes
Articles made of synthetic rubber for insulation purposes
Flexible tubing for insulation purposes
Insulating felt
Polyurethane film for use in sealing and insulating
Polyurethane film for use as building insulation
Polyurethane film for use as a moisture barrier
Polyurethane film for use in sealing and insulating buildings
Plastic film for insulating purposes
Insulating films
Foils of metal for insulating
Insulation for building purposes
Insulation for air conditioners
Insulation for underground pipes and tanks
Pipe insulation
Flexible plastic pipe insulation
Insulation for aircraft
Expanded polystyrene underfloor insulation
Glass fiber insulation for use in construction
Fiberglass insulation for buildings
Foam insulation for use in building and construction
Insulating floor coverings
Insulators for cables
Insulating adhesives
Weatherstripping compositions
Insulating materials for building
Insulation material for roofing
Insulating materials for insulation against light
Insulating materials produced from plastics
Insulating materials made from reprocessed plastics
Insulating materials made of polyethylene foam
Insulating materials made of polyurethane foam
Insulating matting
Metal foil for building insulation
Non-metallic insulated pipe jackets
Metal foils laminated with paper [paper predominating] for insulation
Insulating splice covers for electrical cables
Pipe wrappings for insulation purposes
Polyurethane foam for insulating purposes
Foam for use as motor compartment linings
Insulation board made from mineral wool
Plates of insulating material for use in manufacture
Polystyrene panels for insulating purposes
Polythene sheeting for insulation
Translucent flexible material for insulating rooflights
Fibreglass webs for insulating purposes
Insulating substances
Rubber tape for insulating
Weatherstripping for use in homes
Weatherstripping for use in automobiles
Foil tapes for insulation
Insulating tapes
Tapes of epoxy impregnated fibreglass for insulating
Glass fibre strips for insulation purposes
Foil tapes for electromagnetic protection
Rubber for sound insulation
Expanded closed cell rubber for sound deadening
Acoustic insulants
Acoustical insulation for buildings
Insulations with sealing functions for noise protection
Acoustic insulating materials
Soundproofing materials
Sound dampening blankets
Soundproofing materials of stone wool [not for building purposes]
Sound-absorbing wall coverings
Sound-damping wall coverings
Soundproofing materials for buildings
Foam for use in sound insulation
Foam for use in sound absorption
Foam insulation materials for use in building and construction
Sound control flooring underlayment
Noise suppression strips [rubber]
Polyester fleece for acoustic insulation
Insulation articles for use on terminations of electric cables
Insulation articles for use on splices of electric cables
Plastic films for electronic insulation
Insulation for electric conductors
Insulators for electrical cables
Insulators for electric mains
Rubber for electrical insulation
Insulating materials for electrical purposes
Electrical insulating rubber products
Electrical tape
Glass fiber electrical insulating tape
Electrical insulating tape
Tapes (Adhesive -) for electrical insulating purposes
Thermal insulating articles
Insulation of synthetic material for the thermic protection of connections
Glass fiber insulation for hot water heaters
Insulations with sealing functions for heat protection
Insulations of synthetic material for the thermic protection of pipes
Rubber for heat insulation
Thermal insulation material for the construction of lofts
Thermal insulation material used in the conversion of lofts
Thermal insulating material of plastics
Insulating materials for insulation against heat
Non-conducting materials for retaining heat
Thermal insulating materials
Thermal insulating mats
Pipe muffs, not of metal
Quilted jackets (Non-metallic -) for insulating hot water tanks
Insulation jackets for industrial pipes
Jackets [insulating] for pipes
Jackets [insulating] for tanks
Foam for use as heat insulation
Quilted textile articles for insulation
Quilted blankets for insulating
Articles of rubber for use in connecting pipes
Articles of rubber for use in sealing tubes
Flexible tubes (Non-metallic -) for the conducting of gaseous media
Flexible tubes (Non-metallic -) for the conducting of liquid media
Flexible hose pipes of rubber
Flexible pipes of silicone rubber reinforced with fabric
Flexible pipes of rubber reinforced with synthetic fabric
Flexible tubing containing carbon fibres
Hose pipes made of rubber
Hose pipes made of plastic
Pipe wrappings of rubber for protective purposes
Rubber tubes and pipes
Non-metal elbows for rigid pipes
Collars of rubber for fastening pipes
Flanged elbow hose
Fittings, not of metal, for flexible pipes
Fittings, not of metal, for rigid pipes
Non-metallic couplings for pipes
Tubing connectors [non-metallic] for fuel lines
Reinforcing materials, not of metal, for pipes
Pipe unions (Non-metallic -)
Pipe spacers (Non-metallic -)
Non-metal elbows for pipes
Non-metallic microporous tubes for use in agriculture
Non-metallic microporous tubes for use in horticulture
Non-metallic microporous tubes for use in arboriculture
Pipe fittings [junctions] (non-metallic -) parts of rigid water pipes
Non-metallic coupling sleeves for tubes
Pipe connections (non-metallic -) [parts of rigid water pipes]
Non-metallic semi-rigid pipes for use with pressurised fluids
Pipe extensions (Non-metallic -)
Pipe extensions (non-metallic -) [parts of rigid water pipes]
Non-metallic flexible hoses made of rubber
Non-metallic flexible hoses made of synthetic rubber
Non-metallic underground tubing
Non-metal pipe couplings and joints
Elbow joints (Non-metallic -) for flexible pipes
Tube junctions (Non-metallic -)
Couplings (Non-metallic -) for flexible pipes
Non-metal couplings for fire hoses
Casings of rubber for tubes
Casings of synthetic rubber for tubes
Pipe fittings comprised primarily of plastic
Fittings [non-metallic] for flexible pipes
Rings of rubber for use as pipe connection seals
Watertight rings for plumbing pipes
Pipe fittings [junctions] (non-metallic -)
Rubber hose for the termination of cables
Rubber hose for the splicing of cables
Air conditioner hoses
Flexible hoses, not of metal
Air hoses
Flexible plastic conduits for plumbing use
Flexible tubes for use in irrigation
Sprinkling pipes (Non-metallic -)
Rubber hoses for air conditioners
Flexible plastic pipes for conveying natural gas
Non-metallic insulated pipes
Tubes (Non-metallic -) for irrigation
Pipes made of synthetic flexible material
Silicon rubber pipes
Flexible plumbing pipes of plastic
Nylon tubes
Pipe thread tapes for sealing
Thermally insulated pipes made of plastic
Thermoplastic heat shrinkable tubing for managing electric cables
Heat shrinkable silicone rubber tubing
Identification sleeves of plastics for tubes
Identification sleeves of rubber for tubes
Pipe support sleeves [rubber]
Pipe gaskets
Seals (Non-metallic -) for pipes
Seals for pipe connections
Seals (Non-metallic -) for conduits
Insulated pipe supports
Pipe clamps of rubber
Clack valves of rubber
Valves of rubber or vulcanized fiber [not including machine elements]
Valves of india-rubber or vulcanized fibre
Valves of synthetic rubber
Valves of vulcanised fibre
Non-return valves of rubber
Valve packing sets
Non-metallic couplings for tubes
Couplings
Non-metallic fittings for pipes
Joint connectors (Non-metallic -) for pipes
Junctions, not of metal, for pipes
Non-metallic couplings for rigid pipes
Articles made of synthetic rubber for jointing purposes
Flexible expansion joints
Splice connectors (Rubber -) for non-electric cables
Cable bridges of rubber for protecting cables
Grommets made of rubber
Grommets made of vulcanized fibre
Grommets made of synthetic rubber
Drywall joint tape
Adhesive tapes, strips, bands and films
Articles made of synthetic rubber for use in vibration suppression
Articles made of synthetic rubber for use in vibration attenuation
Articles made of synthetic rubber for use in shock absorbing
Articles made of rubber for use in vibration suppression
Anti-vibration tape
Plastic sheeting for use in horticulture
Plastic films for agricultural purposes
Laminate foil for application to a substrate
Joint covers (Non-metallic -)
Covers made of rubber for protecting electrical components
Roll coverings of rubber
Self-adhesive plastic sheets for use in industry
Adhesive-coated plastic sheets
Adhesive coated foils for use in manufacture
Adhesive masking tape
Adhesive sealing strip for roofing joints
Adhesive materials in the form of strips [other than for household medical, stationery use]
Adhesive materials in the form of bands [other than for household, medical or stationery use]
Masking strips [adhesive] other than for stationery, household or medical use
Impervious adhesive strips for edging of roofs
Impervious adhesive strips for valley channels
Impervious adhesive strips for ridge tiling
Adhesive packaging tapes, other than stationery and not for medical or household purposes
Duct tapes
Strapping tape
Masking tape
Masking tape for industrial use
Adhesive anti-slip tape for flooring applications
Self-adhesive tapes for packings
Packaging tapes (Adhesive -), other than for household or stationery use
Adhesive tapes for use with floor coverings
Double sided adhesive tapes [other than for stationery, household or medical use]
Adhesive strips for use in industry
Adhesive tapes for use in securing floor coverings
Adhesive tapes, for technical purposes
Adhesive tapes, other than stationery and not for medical or household purposes
Self-adhesive packaging tapes, other than stationery and not for medical or household purposes
Duct tape
Polyurethane film, other than for wrapping
Foil of regenerated cellulose, other than for wrapping
Foils of cellulose [other than for wrapping or packaging]
Polypropylene foil, other than for wrapping
Uncured synthetic rubber for use in manufacture
Semi-worked plastic substances
Mineral fibers
Rubber sheets
Polymer film used for manufacturing electronic circuits
Acrylic rubber
Latex rubber for use in manufacture
Foam rubber
Rubber bars and rods
Gutta-percha
Styrene-butadiene rubber
Chloroprene rubber
Chlorinated rubber
Liquid rubber
Ethylene propylene rubber
Fluoro rubber
Isobutylene-isoprene rubber
Nitrile rubber
Polysulfide rubber
Silicone rubber
Crude rubber
Synthetic rubber
Synthetic rubber for use in manufacture
Synthetic rubber in the form of sheets
Synthetic rubber in the form of blocks
Synthetic rubber in the form of bales
Synthetic rubber in the form of granules
Synthetic rubber in the form of powders
Hydrochlorinated rubber
Compositions of rubber
Fluorosilicone rubber compounds
Silicone rubber compositions
Natural rubber modified by a process of epoxidation
Unprocessed and semi-processed gutta-percha
Rings of synthetic rubber
Rings of rubber
Butyl rubber (Liquid -)
Rubber derivatives
Ebonite
Microporous synthetic sheets for the manufacture of protective clothing
Microporous synthetic sheets for the manufacture of protective workwear
Microporous synthetic strips for the manufacture of protective clothing
Glass fibre and glass wool
Glass fiber insulation materials for use in construction
Polythene films [other than for wrapping or packaging]
Polypropylene films, other than for wrapping or packaging
Polyvinyl chloride film [other than for wrapping or packaging]
Plastic film, other than for wrapping
Foils of plastics [semi-finished products]
Polyurethane foam [semi-finished]
Plastics in the form of sheets, films, blocks, rods and tubes
Plastic fibres, other than for textile use
Stone wool
Mineral wool for use as a building insulator
Mineral wool for use in the manufacture of filter media
Rubber sheets for sealing
Articles made of synthetic rubber for sealing
Cylinder jointings
Waterproofing and moisture proofing articles and materials
Gasket material
Sealing and insulating materials
Gasket sealer for use in plumbing
Sealing membranes (Non-metallic -)
Pipe linings (Non-metallic -) for sealing pipes
Pipe linings (Non-metallic -)
Sealing rings for pipe fittings (Non-metallic -)
Radial shaft sealing rings (Non-metallic -)
Weather strips (Non-metallic -) for doors
Weather strips (Non-metallic -) for windows
Seals (Non-metallic -) for joints
Rotary shaft (Seals for -) non-metallic-
Non-metallic seals [not stamps]
V-shaped seals (Non-metallic -)
Non-metallic encapsulated seals
Sealing strips made of synthetic rubber
Stuffing rings (Non-metallic -)
O-rings
Wiper seals (Non-metallic -)
Pipe joint tape
Sealing tape for use with insulated glass
Metal faced bituminous mastic sealing strip [other than for building]
Foil tapes for heating duct sealing
Weatherstrippings (Non-metallic -)
Foil tapes for ventilation duct sealing
Gap filling tapes
Gaskets for heat exchangers
Gaskets made of rubber
Gaskets [other than fibrous gaskets for ships]
Non-metal gaskets
Seals (Non-metallic -) for cables
Seals (Non-metallic -) for gas pipes
Weather seals (Non-metallic -)
Seals (Non-metallic -) for preventing leakage of fluids
Seals (Non-metallic -) for preventing leakage of gases
Cotton wool for packing [caulking]
Insulating fillers
Articles made of rubber for sealing
Waterproofing film (plastic -) [other than for packaging]