The trademark FORTE was filed by KOHLER CO., a U.S. corporation (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on January 8, 2006, and received one opposition filed on March 9, 2006 by null on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by TAVIRA Y BOTELLA and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued March 9, 2006
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
The renewal of the trademark was recorded by the office on October 7, 2014.
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on August 19, 2007. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on October 12, 2008. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on January 6, 2014. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on January 8, 2014. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on July 28, 2014. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on January 6, 2021. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on April 5, 2021.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Baths, bathtubs, whirlpool baths and bath installations
Showers and shower installations
Shower and bath cubicles
Shower pans
Shower heads
Shower doors
Water diverters
Basins
Bidets
Lavatories
Toilets
Toilet seats
Infrared controlled flushing apparatus
Water closets
Lights
Dome lights
Dome lights for furniture
Electric lighting
Lighting fixtures
Sinks
Sink pedestals
Taps
Faucets
Electric hand dryers
Strainers for use with sinks, baths and shower trays
Infrared controlled hand drying apparatus
Stoppers for use with sinks, baths and shower trays
Bath spouts
Water control valves for water cisterns
Water control valves
Water control valves for faucets
Urinals
Water cisterns
Bathroom fittings
Drinking fountains
Saunas
Sanitary apparatus and installations
Water supply apparatus and sanitary ware in international class 11.
The mark was filed in class 21 with Household and kitchen utensils, household and kitchen containers, cooking pots, cooking pans, crockery, plates (not made of precious metal), dishes (not made of precious metal), tableware (not made of precious metal), drinking glasses, bowels, earthenware for household use, glassware for daily use, basins, brushes, soap dishes, soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, toilet paper holders, toilet paper dispensers, scrubbing brushes, non-metallic soap dispensers, toilet brushes, wash basins, towel rings and towel bars, bath grips, shower rails, (robe) hooks, tissue dispensers, toilet brush sets, waste baskets, soap dishes, soap holders, shelves made of glass or porcelain for bathroom use and toothbrush holders in class 21.