The trademark application was filed by Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 12, 2024, and still open for oppositions.
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 July 23, 2023.
The Appeal with reference B R0461/2024-2 was Other according to Article 94 EUTMR with decision issued on June 10, 2024 by the EUIPO. The Refusal with reference B 018871684 was partially rejected according to Article 7(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on December 28, 2023 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments
Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity
Apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data
Recorded and downloadable media, blank digital or analogue recording and memory carriers
Information technology and audiovisual equipment
Magnets, magnetizers and demagnetizers
Apparatus, instruments and cables for electricity
Optical devices, enhancers and correctors
Safety, security, protection and signalling devices
Navigation, guidance, tracking, targeting and map making devices
Measuring, detecting and monitoring instruments, indicators and controllers
Automatic indicators of low pressure in vehicle tyres
Mileage recorders for vehicles
Contact lenses and eyeglasses, Spectacle cases, Binoculars, optical magnifiers
Sunglasses
Mobile phone cases with lanyards
Mobile phone chains
Covers for smartphones
Vehicle breakdown warning triangles
Warning lamps for vehicles (not parts of vehicles)
Electric batteries and parts therefor
Electric accumulators and parts therefor
Fuel cells and parts thereof
Solar batteries
Batteries, electric, for vehicles
Batteries, electric, for vehicles
Chargers for electrical batteries
Burglar alarm apparatus
Fire alarm apparatus
Smoke alarms
Gas escape warning apparatus
Anti-theft warning apparatus
Fire extinguishers
Scales
Spirit levels
Electronic control apparatus and current/voltage supply apparatus for vehicle headlamps and vehicle lights, and all parts therefor
Light-emitting diodes [LED], Electronic power controllers
Electrical and electronic control apparatus
Regulating apparatus and instruments
Simulators for the steering and control of vehicles
Magnetic cards, integrated circuit cards (smart cards), encoded telephone cards
Coin-operated mechanisms
Automatic teller machines
Cash registers, calculating machines
Data processing equipment
Computers
Electronic agendas
Facsimile machines
Monitors (computer hardware and programs)
Computer peripheral devices
Computer programs for use in autonomous driving of vehicles
Computer programs for use in the autonomous navigation of vehicles
Computer programs for use in autonomous control of vehicles
Recorded and downloadable computer programs, in particular data files in electronic form
Computer software platforms, recorded or downloadable
Computer software
Application software
Mobile apps
Game software, Games software
Downloadable interactive entertainment software for playing video games
Video games [computer games] in the form of computer programs recorded on data carriers
Pocket calculators
Electronic publications, downloadable
Downloadable image files
Downloadable virtual goods, namely, Software, in relation to the following goods: vehicles, Parts and fittings for vehicles, And clothing, playthings, Sporting articles and equipment and Works of art, all the aforesaid goods for use in virtual environments
Downloadable virtual goods, namely Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for creating and trading digital collectibles using blockchain-based software technology for vehicles, parts and fittings for vehicles, clothing, toys, sports articles and equipment and works of art for use in virtual environments
Downloadable digital media, namely Digital collectibles created using blockchain-based software technology in the form of personalised photographs, images, videos and virtual experiences, in the following fields: automotive industries, Fine art, entertainment, sports and Pop culture
Digital materials, namely, Unique data units being unique creative work, in relation to the following fields: automotive industries, Fine art, entertainment, sports and Pop culture
Crash test dummies
Microscopes
Cables, electric
Sockets, plugs and other contacts [electric connections]
Igniting apparatus, electric, for igniting at a distance
Locks, electric
Electronic controllers and electronic control systems
Security tokens [encryption devices]
Covers for tablet computers
Black boxes [data recorders]
Digital weather stations
Charging stations for electric vehicles
Interactive touch screen terminals
Smart rings
Electric and electronic effects units for musical instruments
Audio interfaces
Equalisers [audio apparatus]
Parking sensors for vehicles
Teaching robots
Humanoid robots with artificial intelligence
Personal digital assistants [PDAs]
Rearview cameras for vehicles
Electric wire harnesses for automobiles
Telecommunication apparatus in the form of jewellery
Data gloves
Parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class.
The mark was filed in class 12 with following description of goods:
Vehicles and conveyances
Vehicles for locomotion by land, air, water or rail, and parts therefor
Motorised land vehicles
Autonomous cars
Motors and drives for land vehicles
Propulsion mechanisms for land vehicles
Chassis for vehicles
Vehicle superstructures for vehicles
Couplings for land vehicles
Suspension shock absorbers for vehicles
Shock absorbing springs for vehicles
Pneumatic tyres
Tyres for vehicle wheels
Rims for vehicle wheels
Solid rubber tyres for vehicle wheels
Vehicle wheels
Hubs for vehicle wheels
Lug nuts for vehicle wheels
Inner tubes for pneumatic tyres
Casings for pneumatic tyres
Tyre mousse inserts
Repair outfits for inner tubes, adhesive rubber patches for repairing inner tubes
Spikes for tyres
Snow chains
Non-skid devices for vehicle tyres
Vehicle seats
Rearview mirrors
Head-rests for vehicle seats
Anti-theft alarms for vehicles, anti-theft devices for vehicles
Cigar lighters for automobiles
Automotive vehicles
Cars
Robotic cars
Motor racing cars
Lorries
Trailers and semi-trailers for vehicles
Trailer hitches for vehicles
Omnibuses
Motorcycles
Mopeds
Bicycles
Electricbicycles
Camera drones
Helicams
Cable transport apparatus and installations
Carts, shopping trolleys, baggage trolleys, Trolleys for hand traction, Trolleys [mobile carts]
Aircraft
Boats, ships
Locomotives
Motor buses
Caravans
Tractors
Two-wheeled vehicles, scooters (vehicles)
Self-balancing boards
Self-balancing boards
Self-balancing electric unicycles
Self-balancing one-wheeled electric scooters
Chair lifts, cable cars
Wheelchairs
Prams
Small wagons for transporting children
Clips adapted for fastening automobile parts to automobile bodies
Cup holders for vehicles
Parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class.
The mark was filed in class 14 with following description of goods:
Pearl, Precious metals, and Precious metals, and imitations thereof
Jewellery
Chronometric instruments, clocks and watches
Wristwatches and stopwatches and watches, Cases for clock- and watchmaking
Jewellery boxes and watch boxes
Bracelets made of embroidered textile [jewellery]
Tie pins
Cuff links
Pins [jewellery]
Other goods of precious metal and precious stones, and imitations thereof, namely statues and figurines, ornaments, coins and tokens, works of art of precious metal, rings for keys (jewellery or key rings)
Key rings of metal
Charms for key rings
Metal key fobs
Key cases of leather and imitations of leather
Key fobs, not of metal
Jewel cases
Jewellery charms
Hat jewellery
Shoe jewellery
Rosaries
Misbaha [prayer beads]
Parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Paper cardboard
Printed matter
Works of art and figurines of paper and cardboard, and architects' models
Decoration and art materials and media
Filtering materials of paper
Bags and articles for packaging, wrapping and storage, of paper, cardboard or plastics
Bookbinding material
Photographs [printed]
Stationery
Adhesives for stationery or household purposes
Artists' materials
Brushes for the application of paints
Typewriters, writing implements and office requisites, except furniture
Instructional and teaching material (expect apparatus)
Plastic materials for packaging , printers' type
Printing blocks
Atlases
Calendars
Advent calendars
Geographical maps
Printed publications
Printed advertising matter and printed publicity
Note books
Postcards
Bookmarkers
Notepads
Document holders [stationery]
Pencils (stationery)
Ball point pens and pencils
Banners and flags of paper
Table napkins of paper
Copying paper [stationery]
Toilet paper
Paper handtowels
Packing paper
Ink
Stamps [seals]
Drawing instruments
Drawing materials
Painters' easels
Paintings [pictures], framed or unframed
Modelling materials
Banners of paper
Parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Luggage, bags, wallets and other carriers
Umbrellas and parasols
Walking sticks
Trunks and suitcases
Bags (included in this class), Especially Bags for sports, Bags and briefcases
Rucksacks
Wallets, purses
Toiletry bags
Key cases
Saddlebags
Clothing for pets
Saddlery, whips and animal apparel
Bags [envelopes, pouches] of leather, for packaging
Labels of leather
Tefillin [phylacteries]
Leather, unworked or semi-worked
Animal skins, hides
Luggage tags [leatherware]
Parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Headgear
Clothing
Footwear
Polo shirts/blouses
Overalls
Tee-shirts
Coats
Jackets [clothing]
Bandanas [neckerchiefs]
Underpants
Trousers
Layettes [clothing]
Bathing suits
Raincoats
Theatrical costumes
Shoes
Soccer shoes
Hats
Caps being headwear
Stockings
Gloves [clothing]
Shawls and stoles
Neckties
Belts [clothing]
Shower caps
Foundation garments
Parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Retailing and wholesaling relating to motor vehicles, motor vehicle parts and fittings, motors and engines and drives for land vehicles, chassis for land vehicles, vehicle superstructures and tyres for vehicle wheels
Retailing and wholesaling for mail order relating to motor vehicles, motor vehicle parts and fittings, motors and engines and drives for land vehicles, chassis, vehicle superstructures and tyres for vehicle wheels
Retailing and wholesaling via the internet relating to motor vehicles, motor vehicle parts and fittings, motors and engines and drives for land vehicles, chassis for vehicles, vehicle superstructures and tyres for vehicle wheels
Retailing and wholesaling by means of teleshopping channels relating to motor vehicles, motor vehicle parts and fittings, motors and engines and drives for land vehicles, chassis for vehicles, vehicle superstructures and tyres for vehicle wheels
The bringing together, for the benefit of others, of a variety of motor vehicles, motor vehicle parts and fittings, motors and engines and drives for land vehicles, chassis for vehicles, vehicle superstructures and tyres for vehicle wheels (excluding the transport thereof), enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase those goods
Arranging of contracts, for others, for the buying and selling of motor vehicles, motor vehicle parts and fittings, motors and engines and drives for land vehicles, chassis for vehicles or vehicle superstructures and tyres for vehicle wheels
Transportation fleet (business management of -) [for others]
Commercial information and advice for consumers [consumer advice shop]
Administrative processing of purchase orders
Arranging of contracts for others for the buying and selling of goods
Business management and organization consultancy
Commercial or industrial management assistance
Advertising
Marketing
Business management
Business administration
Clerical services
Personnel management consultancy
Radio advertising
Organisation of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes
News clipping services
Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes
Public relations services
Compiling indexes of information for commercial or advertising purposes
Auctioneering services
Sales promotion for others
Promotion of goods and services through sponsorship of sports events
Personnel recruitment
Relocation services for businesses
Book-keeping
Sponsorship search.
The mark was filed in class 37 with following description of goods:
Building, construction and demolition
Installation, cleaning, repair and maintenance relating to machines and motor vehicles
Rental of tools, plant and equipment for construction, demolition, cleaning and maintenance
Mining extraction
Gas and oil extraction
Extermination, disinfection and pest control
Conversion, repair, servicing, stripping, maintenance, care, cleaning and painting of vehicles, motors, wheels for vehicles and parts therefor
Vehicle fueling services
Vehicle breakdown repair services
Custom conversion of motor vehicle bodies, chassis, motors and engines (tuning), included in class 37
Vehicle painting
Vehicle polishing
Anti-rust treatment for vehicles
Vehicle maintenance
Vehicle cleaning
Retreading of tyres
Maintenance, cleaning and repair of boilers and burners
Repair information
Construction information
Installation of doors and windows
Quarrying services
Machinery installation, maintenance and repair
Airplane maintenance and repair
Shipbuilding
Photographic apparatus repair
Clock and watch repair
Repair of security locks
Rustproofing
Furniture maintenance
Leather care, cleaning and repair
Disinfecting
Burglar alarm installation and repair
Consultancy and information in relation to the aforesaid services, included in this class.
The mark was filed in class 39 with following description of goods:
Transport
Packaging and storage and warehousing of goods
Arranging of transportation for travel tours
Travel and passenger transportation
Towing
Taxi transport
Car transport
Transportation logistics
Rental of vehicles, in particular cars
Passenger transport, in particular by bus
Car sharing services
Arranging of passenger transportation services for others via an online application
Freight brokerage [forwarding (Am.)]
Delivery of goods and parcels
Storage of electricity
Electricity distribution
Traffic information
Controlling of fleet vehicles using navigational and positioning apparatus.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Publishing and reporting
Providing of training, education, entertainment, in relation to the followings fields: sports, Sporting services
Translation and interpretation
Training
Sporting and cultural activities
Arranging and conducting of cultural and/or sports events
Talent promotion through training and further training
Presentation of live performances
Playing games on computer networks and on the Internet
Academies [education]
Education information
Organization of competitions [education or entertainment]
Organisation, arranging and conducting of colloquiums, conferences, congresses, symposiums, seminars and workshops [training]
Organization of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes
Coaching [training]
Vocational retraining
Organization of sports competitions
Library services
Publication of books
Online publication of electronic books and journals
Club services [entertainment or education]
Animal training
Organization of lotteries
Consultancy and information in relation to the aforesaid services, included in this class.
The mark was filed in class 43 with Provision of food and drink and Temporary accommodation..