The trademark application GRIDEDGE was filed by Claus Rendler, a national of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant") and BOB Patent GmbH, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Co-Applicant", and jointly with the "Applicant" referred to as the "Applicants" going forward). Application refused.
The application was filed in German (English was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on March 22, 2022.
The Appeal with reference B R2380/2022-1 was Application rejected according to Article 7(1)(c) EUTMR with decision issued on January 14, 2024 by the EUIPO. The Refusal with reference B 018644854 was Rejected according to Article 7(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on October 5, 2022 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Electricity measuring instruments
Power adapters
Current-meters
Power line conditioners
Static voltage regulators
Electric power analyzers
Voltage regulators for electric power
Mains testers (Electric -)
Electric current control devices
Apparatus for diagnosing electrical power installations
Instruments for distributing electrical current
Apparatus for measuring, monitoring and analyzing electricity consumption
Apparatus and instruments for conducting electricity
Apparatus and instruments for controlling electricity
Artificial intelligence software
Data collection apparatus
Energy regulators
Monitoring instruments
Thermal imaging apparatus [other than for medical use]
Thermal imaging cameras
Electronic power supplies
Electric control devices for energy management
Electric control devices for heating management
Apparatus, instruments and cables for electricity
Information technology and audiovisual equipment
Apparatus and instruments for regulating the use of electricity
Apparatus and instruments for accumulating and storing electricity
Apparatus for improving power efficiency
Charging stations for electric vehicles
Power-line transmission apparatus
Apparatus and instruments for transforming electricity
Apparatus and instruments for regulating electricity
Electric power distribution apparatus
Mains monitoring apparatus (Electric -)
Frequency stabilising apparatus
Voltage stabilizers
Recording apparatus
Sensors, detectors and monitoring instruments
Electronic control instruments
Voltage regulators
Voltage monitor modules
Optimisation software
Sensors
Sensor controllers
Temperature sensors
Temperature logging apparatus
Power controllers
Power testers
Electric power controllers
Computer software
Electrical and electronic components
Electric-car charger
Static VAR compensators
Ultracapacitors for energy storage
Artificial intelligence software for analysis
Chargers
Network controlling apparatus
Electricity storage apparatus
Internet of Things [IoT] sensors
Internet of Things [IoT] gateways
Electronic sensors
Electric sensors
Photoelectric sensors
Digital sensors
Data processing apparatus
Data processing systems
Computer programmes for data processing
Apparatus and instruments for switching the distribution of electricity
Apparatus and instruments for conducting the distribution of electricity
Data transmission networks
Apparatus for the transmission of data
Encryption apparatus
Cryptography software
Electronic encryption units
Computer software for encryption
Security tokens [encryption devices].
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Data transmission
Data communication services
Telematic [data communication] services
Digital transmission of data
Peer to peer communication.
The mark was filed in class 39 with following description of goods:
Distribution of energy
Electricity distribution
Supply of electricity
Distribution and transmission of electricity
Distribution of renewable energy
Distribution of energy for heating and cooling buildings.
The mark was filed in class 40 with following description of goods:
Generation of power
Consultancy services relating to the generation of electrical power
Electricity generating
Production of electrical power from renewable sources
Production of energy by power plants
Generation of electricity from solar energy.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Design and development of energy distribution networks
Development of energy and power management systems
Engineering services relating to energy supply systems
Consultancy relating to technological services in the field of power and energy supply
Advisory services relating to energy efficiency
Rental of meters for the recording of energy consumption
IT services
IT consultancy, advisory and information services
Hosting services, software as a service, and rental of software