The trademark vbionic was filed by Vbionic, a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Poland (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on February 17, 2022, and received undefined oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are undefined Oppositions claimed against trademark.
The first opposition filed on May 17, 2022 by Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by GRAMM, LINS & PARTNER PATENT- UND RECHTSANWÄLTE PARTGMBB and its proceedings were handled in English The second opposition filed on April 27, 2022 by Frommer, Angela on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by REMMERTZ LEGAL and its proceedings were handled in English
The application was filed in Polish, and Polish was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on June 19, 2022. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on December 1, 2022. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on July 11, 2023.
The Appeal with reference B R1931/2023-5 was Opposition partially rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on August 8, 2024 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 003171357 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on July 9, 2023 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 5 with following description of goods:
Sanitary preparations and articles
Absorbent articles for personal hygiene
Medicated and sanitising soaps and detergents
Disinfectants and antiseptics
Medical dressings, coverings and applicators
Diagnostic preparations and materials
Live organs and tissues for surgical purpose
Biological tissue cultures for medical purposes
Biological tissue cultures for veterinary purposes
Biological preparations for medical purposes
Biological preparations for veterinary purposes
Bone cements for surgical purposes
Bone cement for surgical and orthopaedic purposes
Bone cement for medical purposes
Bone cements for orthopaedic purposes
Sanitary preparations for medical purposes
Cleansing solutions for medical use
Cleaning solvents for removing adhesive plasters
Lubricant gels for personal use
Adhesives for affixing prostheses
Medical adhesives for binding wounds
Medical adhesives for binding internal tissue
Collagen for medical purposes
Stem cells for medical purposes
Stem cells for veterinary purposes
Reconstituted cells for clinical treatments for skin care
Reconstituted cells for medical treatments for skin care
Medicated toiletry preparations
Lubricants for medical use
Materials for surgical casts
Mixed biological preparations for medical purposes
Impregnated medicated wipes
Reagents for use in medical genetic testing
Reagents for use in veterinary genetic testing
Bone growth media consisting of biological materials for medical purposes
Cell growth media for growing cells for medical use
Liquid bandage sprays
Pharmaceutical preparations containing stem cells
Pharmaceutical preparations for veterinary use
Medicinal healthcare preparations
Medical preparations
Vascular grafts [living tissue]
Blood substitutes
Corn remedies
Lubricants for surgical purposes
Petroleum jelly for medical or veterinary purposes
Hydrogen peroxide for medical purposes
Mineral waters for medical purposes
Massage gels for medical purposes.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Scientific research and laboratory apparatus, educational apparatus and simulators
Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling devices
Scientific and laboratory devices for treatment using electricity
Navigation, guidance, tracking, targeting and map making devices
Optical devices, enhancers and correctors
Information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices
Safety, security, protection and signalling devices
Recorded content
Magnets, magnetizers and demagnetizers.
The mark was filed in class 10 with following description of goods:
Physical therapy equipment
Prosthetics and artificial implants
Mobility aids
Clothing, headgear and footwear, braces and supports, for medical purposes
Medical furniture and bedding, equipment for moving patients
Feeding aids and pacifiers
Medical and veterinary apparatus and instruments
Hearing protection devices
Sex aids
Clothing, headgear and footwear for medical personnel and patients.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods: