018388432

SoniCure

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February 2, 2021

Trademark Summary

The trademark SoniCure was filed by Surgnova Healthcare Technologies (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd., a corporation established under the laws of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on February 9, 2021, and received one opposition filed on May 5, 2021 by Sony Group Corporation on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by HOGAN LOVELLS and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued May 5, 2021

The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Spanish was selected as the second language).

Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on October 20, 2021. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on December 21, 2021.

The Opposition with reference B 003146124 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on July 25, 2022 by the EUIPO.

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Goods And Services

• The mark was filed in class 10 with following description of goods:
  
  1. Hemostatic suture instruments
  2. Artificial limbs
  3. Hearing protectors
  4. Endoscopy cameras for medical purposes
  5. Thoracoscopes
  6. Suture materials
  7. Surgical apparatus and instruments
  8. Medical ultrasound apparatus
  9. Orthopaedic articles
  10. Medical instruments for cutting tissue.
• The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
  
  1. Advertising
  2. Online advertising on computer networks
  3. Commercial administration of the licensing of the goods and services of others
  4. Sales promotion for others
  5. Personnel management consultancy
  6. Provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services
  7. Marketing services
  8. Import-export agency services
  9. Wholesale services for pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations and medical supplies
  10. Wholesale services in relation to medical apparatus
  11. Business organization consultancy.
• The mark was filed in class 44 with following description of goods:
  
  1. Medical clinic services
  2. Health care
  3. Physical therapy
  4. Nursing, medical
  5. Medical consultation
  6. Telemedicine services
  7. Dietary and nutritional guidance
  8. Geriatric nursing
  9. Medical equipment rental
  10. Therapy services.