The trademark ApolloCarrus was filed by HK SHUNWEI INTERNATIONAL TRADING LIMITED, a corporation established under the laws of Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 22, 2023, and received one opposition filed on November 22, 2023 by Apollo Automobile Limited on (a) Art. 8(4), (b) Likelihood of confusion, (c) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by Fieldfisher (Belgium) LLP and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued November 22, 2023
The application was filed in Latvian, and Latvian 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:
Dust removing installations for cleaning purposes
Robot cleaners for household purposes
Solar power generators
Mobile platforms [electric]
Laser engraving machines
Distribution machines, automatic
Dish washing machines for household purposes
Robotic vehicle washing installations
Air filters for automobile engines
Air compressors for vehicles.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Power adapters
Wireless chargers
Computer programs
Electronic keys for vehicles
Vehicle speed control apparatus
Electronic surveillance apparatus
Smart glasses
Amplifiers for vehicles
Virtual Reality [VR] motion simulators
Navigation apparatus for vehicles (on-board computers).
The mark was filed in class 12 with following description of goods:
Covers for vehicle steering wheels
Covers for vehicle seats
Protective heat shields for vehicles
Automobile windshield sunshades
Cup holders for use in vehicles
Seat trays adapted for use in vehicles
Plastic bag holders adapted for use in vehicles
Cushions adapted for use in vehicles
Tire inflators
Scooters.
The mark was filed in class 27 with following description of goods: