The trademark ARC & SENS was filed by Luc, Marie, Carlos BOUTET, a national of the French Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on December 22, 2015, and received one opposition filed on March 20, 2016 by UNILIN B.V. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by NOVAGRAAF BELGIUM S.A./N.V. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued March 20, 2016
The application was filed in French, and French was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The renewal of the trademark was recorded by the office on February 25, 2025.
The application claimed as seniority of the French Republic trademark 15/4168371 registered on March 25, 2015 and filed on March 25, 2015 which was accepted by the office.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes
Fireplaces
Fountains
Luminaires
Lighting installations
Lamps
Lamps for lighting and parts therefor
Standard lamps
Walls lights
Chandeliers
Ceiling lights
Electric lamps
Laboratory lamps
Oil lamps
Safety lamps
Lights, electric, for Christmas trees
Fairy lights for festive decoration
Lanterns for lighting
Diffusers (lighting)
Floodlights
Torches for lighting
Lamp globes
Lamp glasses
Lamp casings
Lamp shades
Lampshade holders
Electrical light bulbs
Lamp bases.
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
Furniture
Cupboards
Benches (furniture)
Bookcases (shelves and racks)
Filing cabinets
Bottle racks
Sideboards
Desks (furniture)
Settees
Chairs (seats)
Armchairs
Stools
Divans
Sofas
Trunks (furniture)
Chests of drawers
Tea carts
Racks
Beds
Bedding
Escritoires
Plate racks
Glass cabinets
Display racks
Tables
Table tops
Flower-pot pedestals
Furniture screens
Freestanding partitions (furniture)
Mobiles (decoration)
Coat racks [furniture]
Cabinet work
Inflatable furniture
Cushions
Pillows
Umbrella stands
Towel closets [furniture]
Towel dispensers, fixed, not of metal
Straw mattresses
Plaited straw, except matting
Reeds [plaiting materials]
Rattan
Door handles, not of metal
Non-metal clothes hooks
House numbers, not of metal, non-luminous
Trestles (furniture)
Chests, not of metal
Furniture partitions of wood
Letter boxes, not of metal or masonry
Signboards of wood or plastics
Works of art of wood, wax, plaster or plastic
Busts of wood, wax, plaster or plastic
Figurines (statuettes) of wood, wax, plaster or plastic
Boxes of wood or plastic
Packaging containers of plastic
Containers, not of metal [storage, transport]
Showcases (furniture)
Picture mouldings (frames).
The mark was filed in class 24 with following description of goods:
Projection screens
Handkerchiefs of textile
Bed linen
Bed covers
Bed blankets
Blankets (bed-)
Bed sheets
Comforters
Pillowcases
Bath linen, except clothing
Towels of textile
Table linen
Table covers
Table runners
Textile napkins
Place mats, not of paper
Diapered linen
Linens
Net curtains
Curtains of textile or plastic
Travelling rugs [lap robes].
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Assistance in management of business activities
Business management and organization consultancy
Business management consulting
Business information
Business investigation
Business research
Business consultancy, information or enquiries
Professional business consulting
Business appraisal
Services of business experts, in particular relating to brand image, events and communication
Business information and inquiries, in particular relating to brand image, events and communication
Public relations services
Communications, namely management of relations with the press, customers and prospective customers (advertising, public relations)
Business management, in particular relating to brand image, events and communication
Brand strategy services (advertising and sales promotion)
Brand strategy services (commercial studies)
Brand image consultancy (commercial studies and business expertise)
Advertising, including online advertising on a computer network
Publicity agencies
Advertising consultancy services
Rental of advertising materials, space, time and media
Publication and writing of publicity texts
Direct mail advertising and dissemination of advertising matter (flyers, prospectuses, printed matter, samples, newsletters, emails, money-off coupons, gift vouchers)
Publicity columns preparation
Direct mailing
Updating of advertising material
Organisation of competitions for advertising purposes
Demonstration of goods
Distribution of samples
Assistance with advertising and business communication
Organisation and conducting of advertising and business events
Organisation of trade fairs, exhibitions and receptions for commercial or advertising purposes
Sponsorship (advertising)
Sponsorship search
Sponsorship (advertising)
Organisation of promotional and advertising operations to encourage, promote and develop customer and staff loyalty
Business investigations and research
Economic forecasting
Marketing
Event marketing
Marketing research
Market studies (including marketing and customer relations studies)
Gathering, researching, analysing, interpreting and organisation of data relating to consumer or target audience characteristics, behaviour and preferences, in particular for the purpose of advancing, marketing and promoting goods or services
Sales promotion (for others)
Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes
Retailing or wholesaling of lighting apparatus, furniture, fabrics and carpets
Compilation of information into computer databases
Systemization of information into computer databases
Computerised file management
Business administration
Commercial administration of the licensing of the goods and services of others
Business management of performing artists
Transcription of communications [office functions]
Document reproduction
Office functions
Bill-posting
Shop window dressing
Business consultancy relating in particular to management of relations with customers or prospective customers
Commercial studies, consultancy, information, advice and commercial assistance relating to the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 37 with following description of goods:
Repair of temporary structures for commercial exhibitions, trade fair stands, shop stands, stands for exhibitions, signs, doors, windows and shelves
Installation of trade fair stands, shop stands, stands for exhibitions
Installation of temporary structures for business exhibitions
Construction of exhibition stands and shops
Construction of stands for exhibitions
Erection of signboards
Construction, renovation and fitting-out of interiors of buildings, in particular residential dwellings, commercial premises, shops, hotels, restaurants, offices
Interior design
Furniture maintenance and repair
Restoration of works of art
Installation and assembly of furniture
Joinery
Fitting-out of kitchens and fitting of kitchen furniture, and installation of kitchen equipment
Transformation, renovation, reconditioning and repair of boats
Supervision (management) of works for the construction, transformation, renovation, reconditioning and repair of boats
Technical studies, technical consultancy, information, advice and assistance relating to the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Education
Providing of training
Workshops (Arranging and conducting of -) [training]
Coaching (providing of training), in particular in the field of communication
Planning and organisation of receptions or special events (entertainment)
Services of masters of ceremony in the context of receptions or special events
Organisation and conducting of colloquiums, conferences, congresses, seminars and symposiums
Organisation of sporting, cultural or educational events
Organization of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes
Sporting and cultural activities
Organisation of entertainment services
Organisation of competitions and games (education or entertainment)
Entertainment services
Leisure services
Publication of books, booklets, newspapers, magazines, periodicals, catalogues, guides, manuals, albums, brochures, printed matter, prospectuses, CD-ROMs, notes, reports and newsletters (including studies, consultancy, information, advice and assistance relating thereto)
Electronic desktop publishing
Publication of texts (other than publicity texts)
Publication of online electronic publications (not downloadable)
Creation, recording, editing, production and rental of trailers, musical and audio-visual works, films, videos, sound recordings, music recordings, audio-visual and multimedia programmes
Photography
Studies, consultancy, information, advice and assistance relating to the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Services provided by an interior architect
Architecture
Design of interiors and exteriors of buildings
Design of interior decor
Interior design consultancy
Design of temporary structures for commercial exhibitions
Design of trade fair and shop stands
Designing of exhibition stands
Design of signs
Services provided by design agencies (styling)
Styling (industrial design)
Ornamental and decorative design of goods
Design services
Graphic arts designing
Visual design
Creation and development of display units intended to be placed at points of sale
Design and creation of interior decorations, furniture, storage systems
Design and creation of lamps and lighting apparatus
Design and creation of textile patterns
Graphic design and creation, for others, of products, brands, logos, product packaging and printed documents
Creation (design) of visual identities, logos and graphical charts
Research and development, for others
Product design and development services
Industrial product design
Surveying
Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto
Evaluations, estimates, research and reports in the fields of science, technology and architecture, namely surveying
Design of manufacturing methods
Authentication of furniture
Authenticating works of art
Materials testing and analysing
Conformance testing services
Quality control
Creation (design) of images, sounds, documents and multimedia content
Graphic design
Creation, uploading, management, maintenance, updating, enhancing and upkeep of websites for others
Hosting computer sites [web sited]
Design and development of computer hardware and software
Computer programming
Conversion of computer data and programs (except physical conversion)
Technical studies, technical consultancy, information, advice and assistance relating to the aforesaid services.