The trademark AKU was filed by AKUTECH S.R.L., a corporation established under the laws of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on March 25, 2020, and received one opposition filed on June 24, 2020 by CORPLEX FRANCE KAYSERSBERG on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by JACOBACCI CORALIS HARLE and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued June 24, 2020
The application was filed in Italian, and Italian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on June 6, 2021. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on September 12, 2021.
The Opposition with reference B 003124982 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on August 11, 2021 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 17 with following description of goods:
Sound-adsorbing ceiling coverings
Acoustical insulation barrier panels
Insulators
Insulating plaster
Insulating substances
Polyester (isolation)
Electrical insulators
Insulating materials
Acoustic insulating materials
Insulation and barrier articles and materials
Seals, sealants and fillers
Flexible pipes, tubes, hoses and fittings therefor (including valves), and fittings for rigid pipes, all non-metallic
Shock-absorbing and packing materials, vibration dampers
Polymeric membranes
Waterproof membranes for use in manufacture
Adhesive tapes, strips, bands and films
Insulating paints for walls.
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
Dividing panels
Movable partition panels [furniture]
Room dividing cupboards
Animal housing and beds
Furniture and furnishings
Containers, and closures and holders therefor, non-metallic
Statues, figurines, works of art and ornaments and decorations, made of materials such as wood, wax, plaster or plastic, included in the class