The trademark FB FREEBATT was filed by GOPAL S.A., a corporation established under the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 29, 2023, and received undefined oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are undefined Oppositions claimed against trademark.
The first opposition filed on November 20, 2023 by FURUKAWA DENCHI KABUSHIKI KAISHA (also trading as THE FURUKAWA BATTERY CO., LTD.) on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion, (c) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by MITSCHERLICH, PATENT- UND RECHTSANWÄLTE, PARTMBB and its proceedings were handled in English The second opposition filed on October 29, 2023 by FREE on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by COURSIN CHARLIER AVOCATS and its proceedings were handled in French
The application was filed in French, and French was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Batteries, as far as these goods are not included in other classes
Batteries, electric
Anode batteries
Ignition batteries
Industrial batteries not included in other classes, including SAN, ABS and PS batteries
Starter battery kits of polypropylene
Battery chargers
Cables, electric
Accumulators, electric
Chargers for electric batteries
Plates for batteries
Accumulators for vehicles
Battery boxes
Battery jars
Parts of the aforementioned goods.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Retailing and assistance in wholesaling, in relation to the following goods: Battery packs
Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes
Procurement services for others [purchasing goods and services for other businesses]
Import-export agencies
Bringing together, for others, Except for transport, in relation to the following goods and services: Battery packs and Services relating to consumer batteries, That is, Charging, recharging, mounting, detaching, installing, servicing, recycling, replacing of batteries, enabling customers to view (including in a shop, at a trade exhibition, in a general merchandising catalogue or on a website) and purchase these products and services by any means (including via telecommunications)
Retailing and wholesaling, in relation to the following goods: Battery packs
Market studies
Economic forecasting
Compilation of statistics and information on the subject
Market research
Advertising management
Rental of advertising materials, space and media
Advertising
Business management and business administration
Business consultancy, information or enquiries
Efficiency experts
Business investigations and research
Sales promotion (for others)
Commercial information and advice for consumers [consumer advice shop]
Organisation of promotional and advertising operations
Demonstration of goods for advertising or commercial purposes
Online advertising and promotion on a computer network.
The mark was filed in class 37 with following description of goods:
Installation, maintenance and replacement of batteries
Installation, repair, maintenance and dismantling of pumps and industrial machines
Building services relating to building for industry purposes
Installation, repair, emergency assistance (repair) and maintenance of electrical apparatus, and of battery-operated apparatus and instruments.
The mark was filed in class 40 with following description of goods:
Processing of plastics
Treatment of battery materials via plastic injection
Treatment of materials, in relation to the following fields: Batteries, Electric batteries, anode batteries, batteries for lighting, industrial batteries, industrial batteries named SAN, ABS and PS, ignition battery kits of polypropylene
Treatment of materials, in relation to the following fields: Battery chargers, electric accumulators, apparatus for recharging electric accumulators, plates for electric accumulators, vehicle accumulators, battery boxes, battery jars, treatment of materials relating to the parts of the aforesaid products
Waste treatment [transformation]
Destruction of waste and trash
Recycling of waste and trash
Recycling, in relation to the following goods: Used batteries and apparatus for electricity accumulation
Decontamination of hazardous materials
Recycling, in relation to the following goods: Used batteries and oils