The trademark COBRA was filed by Grohe AG, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on July 18, 2021, and received two oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are two Oppositions claimed against trademark.
The first opposition filed on October 18, 2021 by Schmalenberger GmbH & Co. KG on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by HABERMANN, HRUSCHKA & SCHNABEL and its proceedings were handled in German The second opposition filed on October 14, 2021 by VALENTIN on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by LOYER & ABELLO and its proceedings were handled in English
It was designated 'Basic Application' for International Application 1656870 at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Electrotechnical, electronic, optoelectronic and acoustic equipment, apparatus and installations composed thereof for monitoring, controlling and regulating water supply, drainage, treatment, storage, distribution and tapping as well as heating of drinking and service water
Equipment and apparatus for monitoring, measuring, controlling and regulating pressure, temperature and flow rate quantities of water in water conduit installations, containers and sanitary installations
Thermostats
Thermostat components and kits for cold and hot water mixing valves, thermostat fittings and batteries, parts and accessories for the aforesaid goods (included in this class).
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Water supply equipment and sanitary installations, Including for the kitchen
Sanitary fittings
Fittings for water supply, water heating, bath, shower, washing, dish-washing, bidet and toilet installations and for the water intake and drainage of such installations, the aforesaid fittings including digital and touch-controlled
Hot/cold water mixer fittings
Water drainage and overflow fittings
Taps for washstands, tubs, showers and bidets
Showers, hand showers and overhead showers, shower fittings, massage showers, showers, spray nozzles and spray heads for the aforesaid goods
Holders, tubes and tube connections for the aforesaid showers