The trademark TAPRON was filed by TAPRON LIMITED, a corporation established under the laws of Ireland (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 7, 2023, and received one opposition filed on October 18, 2023 by S&P Werbeartikel GmbH on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by BODEN RECHTSANWÄLTE and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued October 18, 2023
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 003205169 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on September 8, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 6 with following description of goods:
Water-pipes of metal
Water-pipe valves of metal
Valves of metal other than parts of machines including those from alloy steel and titanium
Valves of metal, other than parts of machines
Valve assemblies of metal [other than parts of machines]
Underdrainage pipes of metal
Tubes of stainless steel
Tubes of nickel alloys
Tubes of metal
Tubes of copper alloys
Steel tubes
Sprinkling pipes of metal
Sewer pipes of metal
Regulators [valves] of metal other than parts of machines
Reels of metal, non-mechanical, for flexible hoses
Radiator valves of metal [other than thermostatic]
Racking [structures] of metal for supporting tubes
Pipework of metal
Pipe fittings [junctions] of metal
Pipe extensions of metal
Metal valves for controlling the flow of fluids in pipelines
Metal valves for controlling the flow of gases in pipelines
Metal tubes for gas
Metal tubes for industrial use
Metal pipes for liquid and gas transfer
Metal hoses for plumbing use
Metal hoses for swimming pools
Metal hose fittings
Metal hose clamps
Metal fuel oil hoses
Metal drains for use in construction of basement waterproofing systems
Manually operated metal valves
Manifolds of metal for pipelines
Flexible tubes of metal
Gutter pipes of metal
Floor drains of metal
Hand operated metal garden hose reels
Hinges of metal for the fixing of pipes
Joint connectors (Metal -) for pipes
Hose hangers of metal
Fittings of metal for pipes
Elbows of metal for pipes including those from alloy steel and titanium
Elbows of metal for pipes
Elbows of metal for flexible pipes
Elbows of metal for connecting gas piping to gas appliances
Elbow outlets of metal
Ducts of metal for concealing water pipes
Ducts of metal for housing ventilation pipes
Ducts of metal, for central heating installations
Drain traps [valves] of metal
Drain plugs of metal
Drain pipes of metal
Discharge pipes (Metal -) for building installations
Check valves of metal [other than parts of machines]
Clips of metal for cables and pipes
Air pipes of metal for buildings
Adaptors for pipes [metal]
Toilet paper dispensers of metal
Towel dispensers of metal
Boxes of metal for dispensing paper towels
Containers, and transportation and packaging articles, of metal
Metal hardware
Structures and transportable buildings of metal
Unprocessed and semi-processed materials of metal, not specified for use
Doors, gates, windows and window coverings of metal
Statues and works of art of common metals
Building and construction materials and elements of metal
Grab bars of metal
Grab rails of metal
Metal shower grab bars
Shower grab bars of metal
Metal bath grab bars
Bathtub grab bars of metal
Metal bathtub grab bars
Handrails of metal
Handrails of metal for walkways
Handrails of metal for stairs
Stair rails of metal
Stairs of metal
Basin plugs of metal
Flap valves of metal
Metallic water pipes
Valves of metal (Water pipe -)
Metal valves for water pipes
Water pipe valves [metal]
Sluices [drains] of metal
Metal drain traps
Metallic drain traps
Drain traps of metal
Drain gullies of metal
Nuts of metal
Metal nuts
Nuts [metal hardware]
Screw nuts of metal
Screw-in nuts of metal
Threaded nuts of metal
Screw-in insert nuts of metal
Nuts, bolts and fasteners, of metal
Wing nuts of metal
Pipe nuts of metal
Lock nuts of metal
Niches (Metal -)
Metal panels
Building panels of metal
Panels of metal (Building -)
Metal building panels
Acoustic panels of metal
Metal ceiling panels
Wall panels of metal
Metal panels for walls
Metal floor panels
Panels of metal for sidewalls
Panelled ceilings (Metal -)
Panel boards of metal
Hinges of metal
Metal hinges
Hinges of metal having a spring action
Metal flanges
Flanges of metal [collars]
Metallic flanges
Flanged pipes of metal
Spacers of metal
Metals
Spacer brackets of metal
Stoppers of metal
Ring-shaped fittings of metal
Metal blind flanges
Metal brackets
Metal shelf brackets
Brackets of metal for building
Brackets of metal for furniture
Gutter brackets of metal
Metal pipes
Pipes of metal
Pipe couplings of metal
Pipe coupling of metal
Metal pipe couplings
Junctions of metal for pipes
Metal junctions for pipes
Metal pipe fittings
Drainage pipes of metal
Metal pipe supports
Dispensers, of metal
Metal rails
Rails of metal
Metal bathtub rails
Metallic rails
Sliding rails of metal
Steel rails
Hand rails of metal
Handrails of metal for baths and showers
Stainless steel
Stainless steels
Stainless steel pipes
Common metals and their alloys including stainless steel
Solder (Metal -) for stainless steel
Steel
Pipework of metal including those from alloy steel and titanium
Steel alloys
Alloyed steels
Slabs of metal including those from alloy steel and titanium
Pipes of metal including those from alloy steel and titanium
Brass
Brass alloys
Brass, unwrought or semi-wrought
Nickel silver
Nickel-silver
Brass wires
Metal doorknockers
Escutcheons of metal
Furniture ferrules of metal
Metal billets
Junctions of metal for pipes including those from alloy steel and titanium
Claw-chain stoppers of metal
Magnesium alloys
Magnesium and its alloys
Lead-tin alloys
Titanium and its alloys
Titanium alloys
Titanium alloy
Aluminium alloys
Aluminum alloys
Aluminum alloy
Aluminium and its alloys
Alloys of metal
Metal alloys
Semi-finished articles of copper or its alloys
Copper pipes
Copper rings
Copper strip
Copper ingots
Copper powder
Copper, unwrought or semi-wrought
Bars for metal railings
Cabin walls of metal
Drain covers of metal
Drainage courses of metal
Drainage plates of metal
Drainage profiles of metal
Drains made of metal
Facade elements of metal
Facade facings of metal
Facades of metal
Fittings of metal for building
Floating floor boards of metal
Flashing of metal for building
Floor boards of metal
Floor sections made of metal
Floor tiles of metal
Floor tiles of metal for building
Floors made of metal alloys
Floors of metal
Frames of metal for building
Framework of metal for building
Frameworks of metal
Gratings of metal
Gratings of metal for false ceilings
Grilles of metal for pavements
Guide rails of metal
Gutter supports of metal
Guttering of aluminium
Gutter connection pieces of metal
Guttering of metal for the collection of wastewater
Hand railings of metal
Guttering of metal for the collection of rain-water
Guttering of metal for the dispersal of wastewater
Guttering of metal for the dispersal of rain-water
Handrails of metal for use in buildings
Insulated metal panels for buildings
Joists of metal
Linings (Metal -) for ceilings
Linings (Metal -) for use in construction
Manhole frames of metal
Manhole covers of metal
Manholes of metal
Metal down spouts
Metal flooring
Metal framed buildings
Metal goods for use in building
Metal goods for use in construction
Metal heating ducts
Metal materials for building and construction
Metal materials for construction
Metal vent covers
Pipes, tubes and hoses, and fittings therefor, including valves, of metal
Plating metals
Roofing tiles of metal
Roofing sheets of metal
Roofing plate of metal
Roofing panels of metal
Roofing of metal, incorporating photovoltaic cells
Roofing of metal
Roofing membranes of metal
Roofing materials of metal
Roof ridges of metal
Roof gutters of metal
Roof flashings of lead
Roof flashings of aluminium
Room divider panels of metal [other than furniture]
Skirting boards of metal
Space frames of metal
Steel chimneys
Stud rails of metal for flats
Tile floorings of metal
Tiles of metal
Tiles of metal for building
Weatherboards of metal
Wall tiles of metal for building
Wall tiles of metal
Wall platings of metal
Wall partitions (Metal -), other than furniture
Wall linings of metal for building
Wall coverings made of metal for constructing walls
Wall covering tiles of metal
Wall covering of metal for buildings
Air ducts of metal for buildings
Aluminium supports for panels
Aluminium profiles for use with information or display apparatus
Aluminum siding
Baskets of common metal for industrial use
Baskets of common metals
Baskets of metal
Box frames of metal
Boxes for stacking purposes [metal]
Boxes for storage purposes [metal]
Boxes of common metal
Boxes of metal for horticultural purposes
Boxes (packaging -) in collapsible form [metal]
Boxes (packaging -) in flat form [metal]
Cabinet fittings of common metal
Boxes (packaging -) in made-up form [metal]
Cable boxes of metal (Non-electric -)
Chests of metal
Closures of metal
Containers of metal [storage, transport]
Crates of metal
Fireproof cabinets of metal [other than furniture]
Fire safe cabinets [safes] of metal
High pressure metal cylinders [containers]
Liquid storage tanks [containers] made of metal
Loading and unloading pallets of metal
Loading pallets of metal
Metal cabinet door catches
Plugs of metal
Plugs [stoppers] of metal
Rubbish containers [bins] of metal
Security containers of metal
Taps of metal for casks
Water tanks of metal
Water tanks of metal for household purposes
Waste paper bins of metal for industrial use
Waste bins [skips] of metal for industrial use
Clothes hooks of metal
Drawer handles of metal
Drawer knobs of metal
Drawer sliders of metal
Fittings of metal for furniture
Furniture casters of metal
Holders (Fixed -) of metal for towels
Hooks [metal hardware]
Hooks of metal for clothes rails
Labels of metal
Knobs of metal
Lead seals
Metal taps for beer kegs
Plugs [dowels] of metal
Railing holders of metal
Rings of metal
Shop fronts of metal
Sleeves [metal hardware]
Small items of metal hardware
Spigots [stoppers] of metal
Spring-retracted metal hose reels
Springs [metal hardware]
Drainage channels of metal
Metallic frames for sliding doors
Mountings of metal for glass
Metal drain pipes
Pipes (Drain -) of metal
Metal handles for cabinets
Towel hooks of metal
Metal hooks
Hooks of metal
Metal clothes hooks
Washers [metal hardware]
Buildings (Portable -) of metal for housing toilets
Drain pipes made of metal
Metal building products
Building products of metal
Construction materials of metal
Metal materials for building
Building materials of metal
Metal building materials
Thimbles [metal hardware]
Building components of metal
Metal hardware for buildings.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Electrotechnical components
Electronic components
Electric and electronic components
Electrical and electronic components
Electronic controllers
Electronic digital signboards
Digital electronic controllers
Regulated power supply apparatus
Flow control installations [electric]
Particle flow monitors
Flow measuring apparatus
Flow meters
Fluid flow meters
Electrical filters
Thermostatically controlled valves
Electric control valves
Control valves (Electric -)
Valves (Electronic controls for automatically operating -)
Valve operators [electric controls]
Valves (Electric controls for automatically operating -)
Pressure controls
Temperature controlling apparatus
Monitoring control apparatus [electric]
Programmable controls
Temperature control apparatus [electric switches]
Pressure regulators
Temperature monitors [valves] for central heating radiators
Valves (Remote controls for automatically operating -)
Thermostats
Thermostat controllers
Electric thermostats
Thermal sensors [thermostats]
Thermal controls [thermostats]
Temperature control apparatus [thermostats]
Thermostat control apparatus
Room thermostats
Climate control digital thermostats
Solenoid operated valves
Solenoid valves [electromagnetic switches]
Valves (Solenoid -) [electromagnetic switches]
Control devices (Automatic -)
Access control apparatus (Automatic -)
Access control installations (Automatic -)
Access control systems (Automatic -)
Access control systems (Electric -)
Solenoid valves
Power controllers
Electric power controllers
Optical mirrors.
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Aerators for faucets [plumbing fittings]
Anti-splash tap nozzles
Apparatus for the supply of water for sanitary purposes
Appliances for bathing the feet
Automatic faucets
Ball cocks for toilet tanks
Basin mixers [taps]
Basin pillar taps
Basins being part of water supply installations
Bath armatures for water control
Bath cubicles
Bath fittings
Bath installations
Bath linings
Bath linings, fitted
Bath screens
Bath taps
Bath tub jets
Bath tubs
Bath tubs for sitz baths
Bathroom basins [parts of sanitary installations]
Bathroom installations
Bathroom installations for sanitary purposes
Bathroom installations for water supply purposes
Bathroom sinks
Baths for use by the physically handicapped
Baths incorporating air jets
Baths incorporating apparatus for assisting exit out of the bath
Bathtub enclosures
Bibcocks [plumbing fittings]
Bidets
Bushings being parts of sanitary installations
Cabinets for washing bedpans [parts of water supply installations]
Cast iron parts for pipes [parts of sanitary installations]
Child safe protective covers for bathtub spouts
Cisterns being sanitary apparatus
Corrugated pipes of metal [parts of sanitary installations]
Drinking fountains
Elbow bends (plastic -) for pipes [parts of sanitary installations]
Electric showers
Electrically controlled water faucets
Enclosures of metal for showers
Fittings for the draining of water
Baths incorporating apparatus for assisting entry into the bath
Controlled mixers being parts of shower installations