The trademark VAKKO was filed by Atilla Kocaman, a national of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on April 23, 2020, and received one opposition filed on July 16, 2020 by Vakko Tekstil ve Hazir Giyim Sanayi Isletmeleri A.S. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by ESQUIVEL & MARTIN SANTOS EUROPEAN PATENT AND TRADE MARK ATTORNEYS and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued July 16, 2020
The application was filed in German, and German 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 February 25, 2021. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on February 21, 2024.
The Appeal with reference B R0200/2022-1 was Opposition partially rejected according to Article 47(2) EUTMR with decision issued on July 4, 2022 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 003126312 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on November 29, 2021 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 4 with following description of goods:
Tapers
Wicks
Lighting fuel
Lubricants and industrial greases, waxes and fluids.
The mark was filed in class 5 with Pesticides and Herbicides..
The mark was filed in class 7 with following description of goods:
Electric food grinders
Food processors, electric
Kitchen tools [electric utensils]
Electric knife sharpeners
Electric knives
Electric shears
Electric pizza cutters
Electric fruit juice extractors
Washing apparatus
Washing machines incorporating drying facilities
Dishwashers
Steam cleaning machines
Vacuum cleaners
Brushes for vacuum cleaners
Robotic vacuum cleaners
Vacuum cleaner bags
High pressure washers
Cordless sweepers
Lawn mowers.
The mark was filed in class 8 with following description of goods:
Cutlery, and food preparation implements being kitchen knives, cutting and grinding implements
Cutting tools [hand tools]
Cutlery
Knives
Non-electric vegetable peelers
Apple corers
Pizza slicers
Oyster openers
Cheese slicers
Cheese slicers, non-electric
Blades for knives
Knife handles
Knife sharpeners
Sharpening steels
Sharpening stones
Blade sharpening instruments
Knife holders
Forks
Meat forks
Scissors
Shear blades
Sheaths for knives
Sheaths for knives
Hunting knives
Magnetic knife holders
Shaving cases
Flat irons
Boxes adapted for cutlery
Canteens of cutlery
Boxes adapted for cutlery.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Data processing apparatus
Audio- and video-receivers
Television apparatus
Cell phones
Notebook computers.
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Refrigerating cabinets
Freezers
Cooking appliances
Hearths
Cooking rings
Hotplates
Baking ovens
Cooking grills
Roasting devices
Electric hot-pots
Egg cookers
Electric toasters
Electric coffee brewers
Waffle irons
Frying machines
Microwave ovens
Range hoods [extractor hoods, for household purposes]
Filters for air extractor hoods
Fireplaces, domestic
Residential heating units
Electric furnaces
Heating apparatus, electric
Gas operated apparatus for heating
Mobile air conditioning apparatus
Air conditioning fans
Apparatus for ventilating
Refrigerating apparatus
Drying installations.
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
Cushions
Pillows
Bedding, except linen
Furniture and furnishings
Feet for furniture
Doors for furniture
Legs for furniture
Furniture moldings
Furniture shelves
Furniture panels
Furniture moldings
Furniture cabinets
Drawers [furniture parts]
Wall partitions [furniture].
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Kitchen utensils
Containers for household or kitchen use
Household or kitchen utensils
Goods of wood, celluloid and similar materials being utensils for household purposes and travel utensils (included in class 21), namely skewers, Toothpicks, Shoe trees, Grilling planks, Chopping boards, Travel mugs
Nickel and aluminium goods being utensils for household purposes and travel utensils, namely moulds, empty water bottles, baking trays, cooking pot sets, baking cases, food containers, travel mugs
Ceramics for household purposes
Plates
Porcelain ware
Glassware
Bottles
Coffee pots
Teapots
Drinking vessels
Glasses [drinking vessels]
Boxes of glass
Beverage stirrers
Cups
Cooking pot sets
Pots
Skillets
Cooking pots
Cookery molds [moulds]
Salt shakers
Pepper pots
Basins [bowls]
Dishes
Carving boards
Bread boards
Cutting boards for the kitchen
Lazy susans
Meal trays
Knife blocks
Barbecue forks
Barbecue tongs
Asparagus tongs
Corkscrews, electric and non-electric
Pins of metal (Cooking -)
Bread bins
Coffeepots, non-electric
Blenders, non-electric, for household purposes
Beaters, non-electric
Stands for shaving brushes
Ornamental sculptures made of porcelain
Figurines made of terra cotta
Sculptures made from glass
Vases not of precious metal
Clay floor vases
Urns
Dusting cloths
Ironing board covers, shaped.
The mark was filed in class 24 with following description of goods:
Bed linen
Bed linen
Comforters
Coverlets (bedspreads)
Cushion covers
Textile material
Curtains of textile or plastic
Curtain holders of textile material
Upholstery fabrics
Coverings for furniture
Table covers
Table linen
Textile napkins
Fitted toilet lid covers of fabric
Bed sheets.
The mark was filed in class 27 with following description of goods:
Mats
Carpets
Bath mats
Carpet runners
Carpets.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Retail services relating to kitchen knives
Retail services in relation to kitchen appliances
Retail services in relation to domestic electrical equipment
Wholesale services in relation to kitchen knives
Wholesale services in relation to food preparation implements.