The trademark HABITO was filed by GESSI S.p.A., a corporation established under the laws of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on October 5, 2022, and received one opposition filed on January 8, 2023 by HABITAT INTERNATIONAL S.A. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Zuckerman de Vincze, Deborah and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued January 8, 2023
The application was filed in Italian, and Italian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes
Lighting installations
Lighting apparatus
Display lighting
Wall-mounted lighting apparatus
Lighting devices for indoor and outdoor use
Lamps and light bulbs
Solar lamps
Light bulbs, electric
Floor lamps
Germicidal lamps for purifying air
Headlights and downlights
Light diffusers
Illuminated panels
Designer lamps and lamps for architecture
Fitments, Appliances and Apparatus, for use in the following fields: air heating, Air cooling, Air ventilation, Air conditioning services and/or Purification of air
Fitments, Appliances and Apparatus, for use in the following fields: Water heaters (apparatus), cooling of water and/or Water purification
Water purification, desalination and conditioning installations
Water filtering apparatus, Water filtering apparatus and Water filtering installations
Water filtering units
Apparatus for filtering drinking water and/or For domestic use
Electrically controlled water faucets
Taps, cocks and accessories
Taps and fittings therefor
Mixers
Thermostatic taps
Showers
Shower cubicles
Shower roses
Bath tubs
Floor-standing washbasins
Wash-hand basins [parts of sanitary installations]
Basins
Sinks
WC
Toilet bowls
Bidets
Flushing tanks
Sanitary installations
Sanitary apparatus and installations
Sanitary installations
Sanitary water fittings
Bathroom installations for sanitary purposes
Apparatus for the supply of water for sanitary purposes
Saunas
Turkish bath cabinets
Steam baths, saunas and spas
Bath cubicles
Bathroom fittings, included in this class
Bath fittings
Shower fittings
Fittings for sanitary purposes
Regulating and safety accessories for water and gas installations
Terminal water supply fittings
Water pressure reducers [regulating accessories].
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
Furniture
Mirrors (silvered glass)
Frames
Bathroom furniture
Furniture for kitchens
Furniture for house, office and garden
Furniture for wellness centres and beauty centres
Display cabinets
Indoor furniture
Outdoor furniture
Furniture for shops
Furniture for industrial use
Furniture for saunas
Composable furniture
Parts for furniture
Furniture moldings
Furniture supports
Furnishing accessories
Seats and Sessions
Clothes stands
Clothes covers
Cupboards
Coatstands
Coat hangers
Coathooks, not of metal
Containers, not of metal [storage, transport]
Curtain rods
Curtain rings
Indoor blinds, and fittings for curtains and indoor blinds
Chests for toys
Cushions
Beds
Mattresses
Umbrella stands
Dowels, not of metal
Seats
Shelving units
High chairs for babies
Dressing tables
Massage tables
Ergonomic chairs for seated massage
Fittings not of metal for hydrothermal plumbing installations
Hinges, not of metal
Strap-hinges, not of metal
Floor hinges, not of metal
Door fittings made of plastics
Bathroom fittings in the nature of furniture
Door, gate and window fittings, non-metallic
Door fittings, not of metal
Non-metallic support grips
Doorknobs, not of metal
Door handles, not of metal
Finger-plates, not of metal
Shower grab bars, not of metal
Display stands
Display stands
Display stands for merchandise
Shop display fittings, (Non-metallic -)
Counter stands
Metal display stands
Display stands
Display units for presentation purposes
Point of purchase displays
Display stands for shop windows
Exhibition display stands [non-metallic]
Displays, Display stands and Signboards, not of metal
Pots of plastic for packaging
Flower-pot pedestals
Flower-pot pedestals.
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Household or kitchen utensils and containers
Combs and sponges
Brushes
Cleaning articles
Glass, unworked or semi-worked, except building glass
Glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes