The trademark WE was filed by BALDRRR GmbH, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on July 9, 2023, and received undefined oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are undefined oppositions were filed:
The first opposition filed on October 9, 2023 by FORTESCUE ZERO LIMITED on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Boult Wade Tennant LLP and its proceedings were handled in English
The second opposition filed on October 8, 2023 by Trend Fin B.V. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by BRINKHOF and its proceedings were handled in English
The third opposition filed on October 5, 2023 by white energy GmbH on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by TETZNER & PARTNER MBB PATENT- UND RECHTSANWÄLTE and its proceedings were handled in English
The fourth opposition filed on October 5, 2023 by Local-e-motion GmbH on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by SPRENGER RECHTSANWALTSKANZLEI and its proceedings were handled in English
The fifth opposition filed on August 22, 2023 by Würth Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Paletta, Enika and its proceedings were handled in English
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003201740 was rejected according to Article 8(1) EUTMDR with decision issued on September 11, 2024 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 003204459 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on July 7, 2024 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 003204483 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on August 26, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Batteries, electric
Photovoltaic cells
High tension batteries
Solar batteries
Batteries, electric, for vehicles
Battery chargers
Solar panels for the production of electricity
Battery boxes
Charging stations for electric vehicles
Computer software applications, downloadable
Computer operating programmes
Computer software platforms, recorded or downloadable
Computer software, recorded
Electrical adapters
Inverters [electricity]
Collectors, electric
Couplings, electric
Inductors [electricity]
Electric loss indicators
Computer network routers
All the aforementioned goods relating renewable energy generation, energy storage and off-site / off-grid energy supply.
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
Systemization of information into computer databases
Updating and maintenance of data in computer databases
Promotion of goods through influencers
Import-export agency services
Marketing
Consumer profiling for commercial or marketing purposes
Advertising
Online advertising on a computer network
Organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes
Demonstration of goods in relation to batteries
Presentation of goods in relation to batteries on communication media, for retail purposes
Business management assistance
Business appraisals
Market studies
Commercial information agency services
Marketing research
Commercial or industrial management assistance
Administrative assistance in responding to calls for tenders
Public relations
All the aforementioned goods relating renewable energy generation, energy storage and off-site / off-grid energy supply.
The mark was filed in class 37 with following description of goods:
Vehicle battery charging
Charging of electric vehicles
Rental of battery chargers
Rental of portable power chargers
Cell phone battery charging services
Installation, maintenance and repair of computer hardware, namely for renewable energy generation, energy storage and off-site / off-grid energy supply apparatus
Interference suppression in electrical apparatus
Laying of cable
Electric appliance installation and repair, namely for renewable energy generation, energy storage and off-site / off-grid energy supply apparatus
Repair of power lines
Plumbing
Factory construction
Freezing equipment installation and repair
Vehicle breakdown repair services
Vehicle maintenance
Anti-rust treatment for vehicles
Pipeline construction and maintenance
Machinery installation, maintenance and repair, namely for renewable energy generation, energy storage and off-site / off-grid energy supply apparatus
Providing information relating to repairs
Construction services in relation to renewable energy generation, energy storage and off-site / off-grid energy supply apparatus.
The mark was filed in class 40 with following description of goods:
Production of energy
Rental of electricity generators
Rental of batteries
Abrasion
Laminating
Burnishing by abrasion
Providing information relating to material treatment
Metal treating
Paper finishing
Optical glass grinding
Printing
Colour separation services
Pattern printing
Decontamination of hazardous materials
Upcycling [waste recycling]
Rental of air-conditioning apparatus
Air purification
Water treating
Framing of works of art
Custom 3D printing for others.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Software as a service [SaaS]
Platform as a service [PaaS]
Computer software design
Maintenance of computer software
Rental of computer software
Software engineering services for data processing
Providing information relating to computer technology and programming via a website
Technological research
Conducting technical project studies
Research and development of new products for others
Consultancy in the field of energy-saving
Quality control
Engineering
Logo design services
Graphic arts design
Industrial design
Packaging design
Styling [industrial design]
Architectural services
Telecommunication network security consultancy
All the aforesaid services in relation to renewable energy generation, energy storage and off-site / off-grid energy supply.