The trademark Trudot was filed by TÜRKIYE'NIN OTOMOBILI GIRISIM GRUBU SANAYI VE TICARET A.S., a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Turkey (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on January 11, 2023, and received one opposition filed on April 11, 2023 by Stichting Sint Trudo on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by DE MERKPLAATS B.V. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued April 11, 2023
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (German was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003193542 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on December 18, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 4 with following description of goods:
Fuels and illuminants
Electrical energy
Lubricants and industrial greases, waxes and fluids
Dust controlling compositions.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Scientific research and laboratory apparatus, educational apparatus and simulators
Safety, security, protection and signalling devices
Navigation, guidance, tracking, targeting and map making devices
Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling devices
Information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices
Scientific and laboratory devices for treatment using electricity
Magnets, magnetizers and demagnetizers
Diving equipment
Apparatus, instruments and cables for electricity
Recorded content
Optical devices, enhancers and correctors
Vehicle batteries
Cruise controls for vehicles
Communications apparatus for vehicles
Audio speakers for vehicles
Electronic keys for vehicles
Warning triangles (Vehicle breakdown -)
Rearview cameras for vehicles
Computer programs to operate vehicles
Vehicle automatic driving control devices
Mobile phone connectors for vehicles
Audio speaker systems for vehicles
Vehicle speed control apparatus and instruments
Heads-up displays for motor vehicles
Battery charging devices for motor vehicles
Ultrasonic object detectors for use on vehicles
On-board electronic systems in land vehicles for providing driving assistance
Navigation apparatus for vehicles [on-board computers]
Control devices for vehicle navigation apparatus
Wireless communication apparatus
Vehicle radios.
The mark was filed in class 12 with following description of goods:
Land vehicles and conveyances
Parts and fittings for vehicles
Air and space vehicles
Water vehicles
Automobiles and structural parts therefor
Hybrid vehicles
Electric vehicles
Autonomous vehicles
Passenger carrying vehicles
Military vehicles
Drones
Electrically powered land vehicles
Electric bicycles
Chairlifts
Cars for cable transport installations
Conveying installations (Aerial -) for the transportation of people
Cable transport installations
Military vehicles for transport
Freight carrying vehicles
Passenger motor vehicles
Automatic guided vehicles
External load carriers for vehicles
Cable transport apparatus and installations
Rocket-propelled vehicles
Airbags for vehicles
Alarm systems for motor vehicles
Anti-theft devices for vehicles
Anti-theft, security and safety devices and equipment for vehicles
Automobile engines
Boot tidies
Brake facings
Brakes for vehicles
Car seats
Children's car seats
Clutch mechanisms for motor cars
Coachwork for motor vehicles
Consoles being parts of vehicle interiors
Dashboards
Drive gears [land vehicle parts]
Electric motor cycles
Electric motors for motor cars
Electrically operated scooters
Gas tanks for land vehicles
Gearboxes for motor cars
Gears for vehicles
Interior panels for vehicles
Mirrors for vehicles
Motor car doors
Motor car windows
Motors, electric, for land vehicles
Pneumatic tyres
Radiator grilles for vehicles
Roof cases for vehicles
Roof racks
Seat covers for vehicles
Shafts for land vehicles
Spray prevention flaps for vehicles
Steering wheels
Tow bars
Trailers [vehicles]
Undercarriages
Vehicle shock absorbers
Wheel trims
Windshield wipers.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Luggage, bags, wallets and other carriers
Umbrellas and parasols
Walking sticks
Cases of leather or leatherboard
Card holders made of leather
Card holders made of imitation leather
Industrial packaging containers of leather
Saddlery, whips and apparel for animals
Furniture coverings of leather
Imitation leather.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising, marketing and promotional services
Advertising, marketing and promotional consultancy, advisory and assistance services
Business assistance, management and administrative services
Business consultancy and advisory services
Franchising services providing business assistance
Trade show and commercial exhibition services
Product demonstrations and product display services
Public relations services
Administrative support and data processing services
Provision and rental of advertising space, time and media
Human resources management and recruitment services
Distribution of advertising, marketing and promotional material
Auctioneering services
Loyalty, incentive and bonus program services
All aforementioned services not related to real estate services and residential property
Advertising services relating to the motor vehicle industry
Vehicle fleet (business management of a -) [for others]
Conducting trade shows in the field of automobiles
Retail services in relation to vehicles
Retail services relating to automobile parts
Wholesale services in relation to vehicles
Wholesale services relating to automobile parts.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Financial, monetary and banking services
Provision of prepaid cards and tokens
Safe deposit services
Insurance services
Valuation services
Fundraising and financial sponsorship
All aforementioned services not related to real estate services and residential property
Vehicle warranty services
Vehicle insurance services
Financial services relating to motor vehicles
Lease purchase financing of vehicles
Financing services for sponsoring businesses (except for sponsoring real estate businesses).
The mark was filed in class 37 with following description of goods:
Construction and demolition
Rental of tools, plant and equipment for construction, demolition, cleaning and maintenance
Extraction of natural resources
Extermination, disinfection and pest control
Alarm, lock and safe installation, maintenance and repair
Glazing, installation, maintenance and repair of glass, windows and blinds
Re-inking and refilling of toner cartridges
Computer hardware and telecommunication apparatus installation, maintenance and repair
HVAC (Heating, ventilation and air conditioning) installation, maintenance and repair
Plumbing installation, maintenance and repair
All aforementioned services not related to real estate services and residential property
Furniture maintenance and repair
Cleaning and care of fabric, textile, leather, fur and goods made thereof
Tyre maintenance and repair
Clock and watch repair
Vehicle servicing
Vehicle maintenance and repair
Vehicle washing
Vehicle repair consultancy
Vehicle breakdown assistance [repair]
Vehicle battery charging
Vehicle fueling services
Lubricating services for vehicles
Vehicle window replacement services
Repair and maintenance of vehicles
Refuelling of land vehicles
Charging of electric vehicles.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Telecommunication services
Provision and rental of telecommunications facilities and equipment
Broadcasting services
Computer communication and Internet access
Telephone and mobile telephone services
Paging services [radio, telephone or other means of electronic communication]
Information services relating to electronic communication networks
Value added network [communication] services
Data transmission by electronic mail
Satellite transmission
Providing telecommunications connections to a global computer network