The trademark INVENDOR was filed by Scanbro OÜ, a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Estonia (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on October 12, 2023, and received one opposition filed on January 11, 2024 by RUBIX GROUP INTERNATIONAL Ltd on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by Sonder IP ApS and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued January 11, 2024
The application was filed in Estonian, and Estonian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 6 with following description of goods:
Mobile accommodation [metal]
Warehouses of metal
Metal hardware
Dispensers, of metal
Containers of metal for storage or transport
Safes
Structures of metal
Modular metallic structures
Modular buildings of metal
Relocatable warehouse facilities and modules of metal
Metallic storage shelves
Boxes of common metal
Metal containers for storing, transporting and distributing goods
Containers of metal adapted to dispense their contents, Metal storage containers, Containers of metal for transport
Metal boxes for storing and distributing goods and items.
The mark was filed in class 7 with following description of goods:
Distribution machines, automatic
Dispensing machines
Distribution machines, automatic
Automated machines for loading materials
Transporting machines
Transportation robots
Robotic mechanisms for transportation
Cargo handling machines
Conveyors
Unmanned transportation conveyors
Machines for sorting goods and items
Automatic devices for storing goods and objects
Sorting robots, Transportation robots in relation to the following goods: Letters, Parcel post, Delivery packages
Electrical, electronic and optical apparatus and instruments, all for use in the handling, processing and sorting of goods and articles.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Navigation, audiovisual and detection instruments, and apparatus
Apparatus and instruments for recording, transmission, reproduction and processing of sound, images or data
Software (recorded programs) and downloadable software
Mobile applications (software)
Access control devices
Electronic locking systems
Digital locks
Smart locks
Control devices for dispensers and distribution devices for goods and items
Computer software for order and supply systems
Computer software for storage systems
Software for store management
Computer programs, in particular for use in ordering, receiving and tracking goods and items
Electrical devices and instruments, Electronic machines, apparatus, Optical apparatus and intruments, for use in relation to the following fields: tracking of goods, Object tracking, Goods tracking, item tracking
Inventory processing equipment, namely, goods and item scanning, checking and weighing equipment
Apparatus for tracking
Franking (apparatus to check -)
Weighbridges
Remote monitoring apparatus
Point of sale apparatus
Interactive terminals
Encoded magnetic cards
Smart cards
Telecommunication apparatus
Readers [data processing equipment]
Bar code readers
Magnetic encoders and readers
Control software, for use in relation to the following goods: Dispensers for goods and items, Distribution apparatus, Vending machines.
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
Furniture
Containers, not of metal, for storage or transport
Storing boxes, not of metal
Cupboards
Containers, not of metal, for the storage and transportation of goods
Storage units [furniture]
Storage racks
Storage modules [furniture]
Storage shelves [structures], not of metal
Packaging boxes in made up form made from plastic or wood and Plastic and wood boxes
Boxes and cases for storing and distributing goods and objects (not of metal).
The mark was filed in class 39 with following description of goods:
Transport
Packaging and storage of goods
Transportation logistics services
Arranging the delivery of packages and goods, Arranging the shipping of packages and goods
Pickup and delivery of parcels and goods
Storage of goods, Storage of goods
Packaging and marking of goods
Packaging services
Goods and parcel reception and sorting services
Goods tracking and tracing services
Logistics services related to product returns, Packaging services, Storage, Parcel services, Porterage
Provision of warehousing services and facilities
Rental of space, structures, units and containers, for storage and transportation
Rental and hire services, in relation to the following services: Transport of goods, Transportation of items, Storage of goods, Storage of goods, Goods distribution, Distribution of items, including rental of distributors and distribution equipment
Container rental
Rental of portable storage containers
Rental of storage lockers
Rental of storage containers
Rental of distribution units for goods and items (except vending machines)
Replenishment of vending machines
Consultancy, advice and information relating to all the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Scientific and technological services, including research and development relating thereto
Industrial analysis, research as a service and industrial design services
Quality control and authentication services
Design and development of computer hardware and software
Electronic data storage
Digitization of documents
Rental of computer software
Software as a service [SaaS]
Platform as a service [PaaS]
Offering temporary access to online computer software (non-downloadable)
Providing of internet platforms, in particular for use in ordering, sending, receiving goods, identifying goods, distributing them and managing inventory
Storage of data in computer databases
Engineering services
New product development and design activities
Design and development of software for inventory management
Rental of software for inventory management
Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for inventory management
Design and development of computer software for logistics and supply chain management
Editing and testing of software and applications
Installation, repair, maintenance and upkeep of computer software used in the operation of distribution devices and vending machines
Consultancy, advisory and information services in relation to all the aforesaid services.