The trademark nexxt was filed by KHG GmbH & Co. KG, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 4, 2022, and received one opposition filed on August 1, 2022 by Presikhaaf Schoolmeubelen B.V. on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by NOVAGRAAF NEDERLAND B.V. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued August 1, 2022
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 18 with following description of goods:
Furs sold in bulk
Curried skins
Leathercloth
Leather and imitations of leather
Trimmings of leather for furniture
Leather leashes
Studs of leather
Leather straps
Trimmings of leather for furniture
Furniture coverings of leather
Moleskin [imitation of leather].
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
Stacking trays of wood
Storage drawers [furniture]
Air bed lounger
Inflatable mattresses, other than for medical purposes
Upholstered convertible furniture
Extendible sofas
Moses baskets
Babies' bouncing chairs
Bath pillows
Benches [furniture]
Bean bag beds
Bean bag pillows
Bean bag chairs
End tables
Cots for babies
Beds
Box-spring beds
Upholstered beds
Children's beds
Children's beds
Beds incorporating inner sprung mattresses
Beds
Bean bag cushions
Bedsprings
Box springs
Bedsprings
Bed frames
Bedsteads of wood
Metal bedsteads
Bed rails
Mattresses
Bed bases
Sideboards
Coffee tables
Bunk beds
Office armchairs
Office armchairs
Chaise longues
Divans
Swivel chairs
Corner beads (Non-metallic -) for furniture
Foldaway beds
Feather beds
Springs being non-metallic fittings for upholstery
Footrests
Futon mattresses [other than childbirth mattresses]
Futons
Coat racks
Bean bags
Upholstered furniture
Rods for beds
Stools
Booster seats
Wooden furniture
Garment covers [storage]
Hybrid beds being soft sided waterbeds [other than for medical use]
Mattresses
Indoor window blinds of textile
Slatted indoor blinds
Sleeping pads
Japanese floor cushions (zabuton)
Settees
Edgings of plastic for furniture
Corner protectors of plastics
High chairs for babies
Cushions
Chests
Extendible sofas
Wardrobes
Small items of furniture
Occasional tables
Chests of drawers
Consoles [furniture]
Console tables
Pillows
Bolsters
Head positioning pillows for babies
Head-rests [furniture]
Head support cushions for babies
Bed heads
Strips of plastic for protecting the edges of furniture
Latex mattresses
Slatted bases for beds
Bed bases
Playpens for babies
Leather furniture
Reclining armchairs
Recliners [furniture]
Divans incorporating storage space
Easy chairs
Air beds, not for medical purposes
Inflatable pillows
Air mattresses for use when camping
Air mattresses
Massage tables
Mattresses made of flexible wood
Mattresses
Mattress toppers
Furniture made from substitutes for wood
Furniture
Legs for furniture
Furniture fittings, not of metal
Furniture shelves
Furniture moldings
Feet for furniture
Furniture panels
Furniture moldings
Doors for furniture
Bedside tables
Neckrolls other than for medical or surgical use
Neck support cushions
Neck-supporting pillows
Rivets, not of metal
Nesting boxes
Ottomans
Screens [furniture]
Soft furnishings [cushions]
Bolsters
Upholstered furniture
Armchairs
Frames for bed canopies
Picture frame brackets
Rattan
Racks [furniture]
Travel cots
Reclining chairs
Foam mattresses
Nap mats [cushions or mattresses]
Sleeping mats for camping [mattresses]
Sleeping mats (mattresses)
Children's mats used for sleeping
Convertible chairs
Extendible sofas
Bedroom furniture
Foldaway beds
Cupboards
Wall units [furniture]
Screws, not of metal
Plaques made of plastics
Benches [furniture]
Seats of metal
Pouffes [furniture]
Japanese style floor seats (zaisu)
Chair pads
Sofas
Sun loungers
Meat safes
Mirrors (silvered glass)
Wooden chests for the storage of toys
Spring assemblies (Non-metallic -) for incorporation into cushions
Mattresses
Bumper guards for cots, other than bed linen
Beach beds
Seats
Chair pads
Transportable beds
Footlockers
Transformable furniture
Adjustable beds
Vitrines
Cupboards
Waterbeds, not for medical purposes
Wall-mounted baby changing platforms
Bassinets
Domestic furniture made of wood
Table tops
Transformable furniture
Drawing room suites
Accent pillows
Furniture being convertible into beds.
The mark was filed in class 24 with following description of goods:
Baby blankets
Sleeping bags for babies
Bed canopies
Bed canopies
Cotton blankets
Cotton fabrics
Bed pads
Duvet covers
Bed blankets
Bed canopies
Crib canopies
Sheets [textile]
Bed throws
Bed throws
Duvet covers
Bed linen
Bed linen
Covers for eiderdown and duvets
Quilt covers
Cot covers
Covers for cushions
Quilts of towel
Woolen blankets
Comforters
Blankets for household pets
Blankets for outdoor use
Curtains made of plastics for use in shower baths
Eiderdowns [down coverlets]
Fleece made from polyester
Curtains of textile or plastic
Curtain holders of textile material
Valances
Towels of textile
Household textile articles
Linens
Nightdress cases of textile
Ticks [mattress covers]
Pillow shams
Cushion covering materials
Pillowcases
Mattress covers
Quilts filled with down
Upholstery fabrics
Upholstery fabrics
Furniture coverings of plastic
Coverings for furniture
Furniture coverings of textile
Mosquito nets
Cot bumpers [bed linen]
Place mats of textile
Furnishing fabrics
Textiles for furnishings
Travelling rugs [lap robes]
Baby buntings
Sleeping bags
Protective loose covers for furniture and mattresses