The trademark VOLTMAN was filed by H.B.F., a corporation established under the laws of the French Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on March 31, 2022, and received one opposition filed on June 30, 2022 by MAN Truck & Bus SE on (a) Art. 8(4), (b) Likelihood of confusion, (c) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by RDP RÖHL - DEHM & PARTNER and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued June 30, 2022
The application was filed in French, and French was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The application claimed as seniority of the French Republic trademark 94549239 and filed on December 14, 1994 which was accepted by the office.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 7 with following description of goods:
Machine tools
Motors, other than for land vehicles
Machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles)
Sharpening and grinding machines and grindstones therefor
Compressed air machines, Compressed air pumps and engines
Sizing machines
Woodworking machines
Suction machines for industrial purposes
Air suction machines
Blowing machines
Adhesive tape dispensers [machines]
Industrial robots
Saws [machines]
Clippers [machines]
Riveting machines
Welding machines, electric
Punching machines
Cutters [machines]
Waxing machines
Filtering machines and cartridge therefor
Knives, electric
Scissors, electric
Shears, electric
Glue guns, electric
Spray guns for paint
Compressed air guns for the extrusion of mastics
Electric hand drills
Control mechanisms for machines, engines or motors
Hand tools mechanically or electrically operated
Mechanical reels, including for flexible hoses
Electric gate operators
Door closers, electric
Automatic door apparatus [electric]
Door openers, electric
Electric motors for doors and gates
Dust exhausting installations for industrial purposes
Parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 8 with Hand tools and implements [hand-operated], in particular for electricians, including scissors, knives, pliers, collar pliers, cutting pliers, wire strippers, crimping pliers, notching pliers, screwdrivers, tools and implements for marking electrical conductors and Cases for all the aforesaid goods..
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Remote control, signalling, alarm, checking (supervision), access control, detection and amplification of sound, detection of intrusions, surveillance, monitoring, telephone, telecommunication, intercommunication, interphone, computers, telematic apparatus, instruments and devices
Apparatus and instruments for supplying, conducting, distributing, allocating, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity, including: cabinets, cases, housings, panels, consoles, boards, all for electrical apparatus and circuits in particular for supplying electric power installations, distributing, allocating, transforming, controlling electricity and appliances powered by electricity
Apparatus and instruments for supplying, conducting, switching, distributing, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity, including: Accumulators, electric, Current rectifiers, Electric ballasts and monitors therefor
Apparatus and instruments for supplying, conducting, switching, distributing, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity, including: Magnets, Distribution frames (electricity), Transformers [electricity], Autotransformers, Inverters, electricity, Strip terminals, Connection terminals and boxes, Connectors, Junction blocks, electronic box builds, Conduit boxes, Branch grids, branch terminals, recessed boxes
Apparatus and instruments for supplying, conducting, switching, distributing, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity, including: Subscriber boards (electricity), Distribution boards, Resistances, electric, Cable outlets, Time switches for lighting, Indicators and warning lights (electricity), Contactors
Apparatus and instruments for supplying, conducting, switching, distributing, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity, including: Relays, Time-delay programming devices, Time switches, Twilight switches, Thermostats, Load relief devices, Light dimmers, Light dimmers and regulators, Plugs and sockets, Socket covers, Guards for electric sockets
Apparatus and instruments for supplying, conducting, switching, distributing, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity, including: Loudspeaker plugs and sockets, Television plugs and sockets, Video plugs and sockets, High-fidelity plugs and sockets, Telephone plugs and sockets, Plugs and sockets for computing equipment
Apparatus and instruments for supplying, conducting, switching, distributing, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity, including: Multi-outlet socket blocks, Double and triple plugs, Moveable sockets, Socket outlets, Plug adaptors, Banana plugs, Electric extensions
Cords, extension cords and telephone extensions
Winders and drums for electric conductors
Cable grommets, wind guides, Cable guides, wire covers, all for electric conductors
Marking material for electrical cables and for terminal blocks (electricity), including markers, marker holders and marker refills
Special boxes, kits, cases and holders for storing marking equipment (apparatus) for electric conductors and for arranging markers prior to laying
Electric and electronic security apparatus and instruments
Programmers for electrical apparatus
Programmable electromechanical connectors
Switches, electric
Switches, electric
Connected electric switches
Remote multi switches
Switches with infrared sensors
Sockets, plugs and other contacts [electric connections]
Secure entry apparatus, namely: Electronic entry systems
Telephotographic transmitters and receivers
Car radios
Clock radios
Baby monitoring transmitters and receivers
Baby monitoring radio and video apparatus
Smartbands
Smartwatches
Intelligent motor control devices
Peripherals adapted for use with computers and other smart devices
Apparatus for recording, transmission, amplification, or reproduction of sound or images
Installation equipment for the transmission and distribution of electricity
Electrical protection devices, including for remote control, control and surveillance, namely switches, commutators, pressure indicators, warning lights, plugs, sockets and other contacts (electric connections), ringers, transformers (electricity)
Current-meters
Thermal energy measuring apparatus
Hygrometers
Distance measuring apparatus
Sound level meters
Measuring apparatus for temperature
Apparatus for measuring movement
Brightness meters
Apparatus for measuring water, gas or fluid levels, concentrations and leaks
Smoke, wind, rain, temperature, brightness and motion detectors
Connected smoke, wind, rain, temperature, brightness and motion detectors
Devices for electrical/electronic surveillance and display for multiple applications
Automatic circuit control devices, namely relays, Contactors, Time switches, Time switches, Programmable switching devices and control devices, Light dimmers [regulators], electric, Remote controls, Telerupters, Remote-controlled circuit breakers, Thermostats
Hardware for electrical installations for individuals, namely wall switches, ceiling switches (pull-cord switches) and data transfer plugs and sockets, Phone plugs, Socket, Connectors, Anti-intruder alarms and fire alarms, Smoke and heat detectors
Transmission devices for telephone apparatus, video surveillance apparatus, transmitters and receivers, and cables for the transmission of data, images and sound, electrical or electronic apparatus for the automatic control of building installations
Recorded computer software, in particular on a central server or control interfaces for displaying or controlling, automating and operating electrical and electronic installations and data processing installations, namely lighting, air conditioning, ventilating, drying and protection installations, heating devices and installations comprising audio and video devices or information technology devices
Batteries, electric
Accumulators, electric
Charge cables connected to the cigar lighter of motor vehicles
Battery charge cables
Charge cables connected to the cigar lighter of motor vehicles with connectors for handsfree mobile phones
Battery chargers
Intelligent gateways for communication
Internet of Things [IoT] gateways
Scientific, nautical, surveying, electric, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), lifesaving and teaching apparatus and instruments
Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity
Video cameras adapted for monitoring purposes
Security cameras
Connected cameras
Robotic, motorised and automated cameras
Video entry phones
Home automation devices
Home automation systems
Voice recognition and voice control devices
Voice recognition and voice control software
Servers for home automation
Home automation software
Computer hardware modules for use in electronic devices using the Internet of Things [IoT]
Internet of Things [IoT] gateways
Computer application software for use in implementing the Internet of Things [IoT]
Computer hardware modules for use in electronic devices using the Internet of Things [IoT]
Electronic apparatus for access control, surveillance, identification, localisation, supervision and transmission of data
Electronic navigational and positioning apparatus and instruments
Global positioning system (GPS) apparatus and instruments
Electronic apparatus for tracking, security and surveillance of property and individuals
Plotters
Electronic apparatus for the remote surveillance, management and control of electrical and electronic apparatus and equipment
Artificial intelligence apparatus
Artificial intelligence and machine learning software
Apparatus and instruments enabling communications and telecommunications between connected objects
Connected electric apparatus, instruments and modules for home automation applications
Sensors and detectors
Transmitting sets [telecommunication]
Electrical, electronic or optical transceivers
Security monitoring, security control and security warning apparatus and devices
Opening and closing sensors for doors and windows
Connected opening and closing sensors for doors and windows
Computer software, mobile applications, downloadable computer software applications and computer platforms in the form of recorded or downloadable computer software for access control, surveillance, identification, tracking, monitoring and data transmission
Computer software, mobile applications, downloadable computer software applications and computer platforms for remote surveillance, management and control of electrical, electronic and home-automation apparatus and equipment
Computer software, mobile applications, downloadable computer software applications and computer platforms for tracking, security and surveillance of property and individuals
Computer software, mobile applications, downloadable computer software applications and computer platforms for home-automation applications, in particular for the control and management of electrical and electronic circuits, lighting, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, shutters, blinds and opening systems
Computer software, mobile applications, downloadable computer software applications and computer platforms for home-automation applications, in particular for the remote control of electrical apparatus
Computer software, mobile applications, downloadable computer software applications and computer platforms for home-automation applications, in particular for managing malfunctions, leaks or faults and for managing temperature levels and fluid consumption
Computer software, mobile applications, downloadable computer software applications and computer platforms for home-automation applications, in particular for the control and management of security, alarm, fire protection, surveillance, access control and anti-intruder protection systems
Computer software, mobile applications, downloadable computer software applications and computer platforms for home-automation applications, in particular for the control and management of sound or image recording or broadcasting, intercom, telephony, television, telecommunications or computer systems
Dimmers
Padlocks, electronic and Connected padlocks
Fingerprint padlocks
Electrically/electronically controlled locks
Wireless locks
Locks (electrical or electronic) with alarms
Smart locks.
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Apparatus and installations for heating, steam-generating, cooking, refrigerating, deep-freezing, freezing, drying, ventilating, and air-conditioning
Heat and steam accumulators
Hot air ovens
Heat accumulators and heat regenerators
Humidifiers for central heating radiators
Radiators [heating]
Radiators, electric
Electrical convection heaters
Water heating apparatus
Water cooling apparatus
Heaters for baths
Water heaters
Fans [parts of air-conditioning installations]
Ventilation hoods
Ionization apparatus for the treatment of air
Apparatus, installations and machines for air filtering, purifying and deodorising
Air heaters, air driers and air sterilisers
Hot air apparatus
Hot water heaters
Sanitation and disinfecting apparatus
Lighting installations, apparatus and appliances
Electric lamps
Lamps
Safety lamps
Indicator bulbs
Incandescent lamps
Fluorescent lamps
Halogen lamps
Electric tubular lamps
Dichroic lamps
Light bulbs, electric
Light bulbs
Luminous tubes for lighting
Discharge tubes, electric, for lighting
Fluorescent light tubes
Wall lights
Lighting system units, including safety lighting
Modular emergency lighting units
Safety lighting units and plates, with or without wording or pictograms
Illuminated posts, button lights, windows and signs for lighting, with or without electric plugs
Spotlights, Searchlight
Reading lamps
Lanterns for lighting
Ceiling lights
Luminaires
Globes for lamps and lights, Portable lighting apparatus
Portable lamps
Hand lamps
Flashlights
Electric torches
Lamp reflectors
Light diffusers
Electric bulb, tube and lamp sockets
Guard devices for lighting
Apparatus and instruments for lighting, heating, refrigerating, ventilating, air-conditioning, water and fluid supply purposes
Connected apparatus and installations for lighting, heating, refrigeration, ventilation, aeration, air conditioning or the distribution of water and fluids
Electric lamps and tubes, in particular for electric apparatus for control, signalling, beaconing and lighting installations
Connected electric bulbs
LED light bulbs
Connected LED bulbs
LED light machines
Stand-alone lighting units, including security lighting, marker lighting, floodlighting
Safety lighting
Incandescent and fluorescent lamps for lighting
Portable lighting apparatus
Automatically actuated lighting apparatus
Electric night lights
Spotlights
Sockets for electric lights
LED light band
LED light strips
LED light ribbons
Flexible LED light bands
Flexible LED light strips
Flexible LED light ribbons
Dehumidifiers
Connected electric dehumidifiers
Air-conditioning apparatus
Reversible air conditioning apparatus
Combined heating and air conditioning apparatus
Parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 17 with following description of goods:
Insulators
Insulating materials
Insulators
Insulating bands
Insulating fabrics
Insulating paper
Insulating compositions, in particular for connections
Insulating gloves and insulated pockets and cases thereof
Insulating mats, especially of rubber, for use by electricians
Gland packings
Profiled sections and parts of plastic (semi-finished products).
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods: