The trademark IRRITAPE was filed by IRRITEC SPA, a corporation established under the laws of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on July 31, 2023, and received one opposition filed on October 30, 2023 by REGAL FERMIERUL SRL on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by S.C. WEIZMANN ARIANA & PARTNERS AGENTIE DE PROPRIETATE INTELECTUALA S.R.L. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued October 30, 2023
The application was filed in Italian, and Italian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003205561 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(a) EUTMR with decision issued on September 8, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Electrical controls for irrigation sprinkler systems
Electrical remote control apparatus
Electro-dynamic apparatus for the remote control of signals
Electrical remote control apparatus
Remote control apparatus
Transmitting and receiving apparatus for long-distance transmission
Regulating apparatus, electric
Electronic control circuits
Water meters
Wireless controllers to remotely monitor and control the function and status of other electrical, electronic, and mechanical devices or systems
Electronic control systems for machines
Plugboards.
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Drippers
Turbulent flow drippers
Self-regulating drippers
Water supply installations
Agricultural irrigation units
Pressure water tanks
Regulating and safety fittings for water supply apparatus
Water recycling apparatus
Water softening installations
Water softening apparatus
Fittings for the draining of water
Water filtering apparatus
Water purifying apparatus and machines
Water purification, desalination and conditioning installations
Cooling installations for water
Water sterilizers
Water pipeline systems
Water purification installations
Watering installations, automatic
Plumbing fittings
Water filters
Wastewater purification units
Water softening installations
Fire hydrants
Stopcocks
Water control valves for water cisterns
Sea water desalination plants
Level controlling valves in tanks
Valves, of plastic
Watering machines for agricultural purposes
Drip irrigation emitters [irrigation fittings]
Regulating and safety accessories for water apparatus
Water filtering apparatus
Hydrants
Water intake apparatus
Water conduits installations
Water filtering apparatus
Mixer taps for water pipes
Irrigation and water supply installations for gardening
Irrigation and water supply installations for agriculture.
The mark was filed in class 17 with following description of goods:
Flexible pipes, tubes, hoses and fittings therefor (including valves), and fittings for rigid pipes, all non-metallic
Flanged elbow hose
Non-metal elbows for pipes
Non-metal elbows for rigid pipes
Elbow joints (Non-metallic -) for flexible pipes
Watering hose
Flexible hoses, not of metal
Rubber tubes and pipes
Hose pipes made of rubber
Pre-formed hose
Jackets [insulating] for pipes
Hose pipes made of rubber
Garden hoses
Watering hose
Flexible tubes for use in irrigation
Hose bandages
Flexible hoses, not of metal
Flexible hoses composed of plastics
Flexible hose pipes of rubber
Seals (Non-metallic -) for pipes
Pipe linings (Non-metallic -)
Junctions, not of metal, for pipes
Non-metallic couplings for pipes
Non-metallic couplings for pipes
Non-metallic couplings for pipes
Non-metallic couplings for pipes
Tube junctions (Non-metallic -)
Tubes (Non-metallic -) for irrigation
Tubes (Non-metallic -) for irrigation
Pipe extensions (Non-metallic -)
Hoses adapted for irrigation purposes
Pipe gaskets
Junctions, not of metal, for pipes
Pipe spacers (Non-metallic -)
Porous irrigation hoses
Casings of rubber for tubes
Hose pipes made of plastic
Flexible hoses composed of plastics
Non-metallic couplings for tubes
Non-metallic adjustable hoses
Non-metallic couplings for tubes
Watertight rings for plumbing pipes
Hydraulic hoses of plastic
Hydraulic hoses of rubber
Pipe muffs, not of metal
Pipe connections (non-metallic -) [parts of rigid water pipes]
Fittings [non-metallic] for flexible pipes
Non-metallic flexible hoses made of rubber
Connectors (Non-metallic -) for hoses
Connectors (Non-metallic -) for hoses
Connectors (Non-metallic -) for hoses
Connectors (Non-metallic -) for hoses
Pipe fittings [junctions] (non-metallic -)
Seed hoses (Non-metallic -)
Fittings, not of metal, for flexible pipes
Hose fittings (Non-metallic -)
Fittings, not of metal, for rigid pipes
Water hoses for irrigation
Water hoses of rubber
Water hoses for household use
Water hoses of plastic
Plastic hoses for agricultural use
Water hoses for garden use
Rubber hoses for agricultural use
Fittings, not of metal, for rigid pipes
Non-metallic couplings for rigid pipes
Flexible pipes of rubber reinforced with synthetic fabric
Non-metal pipe couplings and joints
Articles of rubber for use in sealing tubes
Non-metallic microporous tubes for use in horticulture
Non-metallic microporous hose for use in agriculture
Rubber hose for the splicing of cables
Articles of rubber for use in sealing tubes
Flexible pipes of silicone rubber reinforced with fabric
Pipe fittings [junctions] (non-metallic -) parts of rigid water pipes
Flexible pipes, tubes, hoses, and fittings therefor, including valves, non-metallic