The trademark OK GROUP INVESTING WITH VALUES was filed by OTHMAN KTIRI GROUP SLU, a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of Spain (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on October 29, 2023, and received one opposition filed on January 29, 2024 by OK GROUP a.s. on (a) Art. 8(4), (b) Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by KANIA, SEDLÁK, SMOLA PATENTOVÁ A ZNÁMKOVÁ KANCELÁŘ and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued January 29, 2024
The application was filed in Spanish, and Spanish was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity
Data processing equipment
Computers
Computer software
Batteries, electric, for vehicles
Batteries for vehicles
Batteries for electric vehicles
Battery chargers
Battery chargers
Accumulators, electric
Chargers for electric batteries
Holders for electric coils
Electricity indicators
Plates for batteries
Pressure in vehicle tires [tyres] (automatic indicators of low -)
Simulators for the steering and control of vehicles
Speed checking apparatus for vehicles
Speed indicators
Navigation apparatus for vehicles [on-board computers]
All the aforesaid goods for use in automotive powertrains
Brake calipers, for vehicles.
The mark was filed in class 12 with following description of goods:
Vehicles
Vehicles for use on land
Electric vehicles
Motors, electric, for land vehicles
Axles for vehicles
Electric motor vehicle bodies
Brake shoes for land vehicles
Brake linings for vehicles
Brakes for vehicles
Drawbars, for land vehicles
Clutches for land vehicles
Differential transmissions for land vehicles
Gear motors for land vehicles
Tumbler gears for land vehicles
Loader swivel axles for vehicles
Pusher axles for altering vehicle payload
Engines for land vehicles
Fan motors for land vehicles
Gear speed changers for vehicles
Mechanical transmissions for land vehicles
Hydraulic transmissions for land vehicles
Power transmission mechanisms for land vehicles
Transmission shaft for vehicles
Radiator grills of non-metallic materials for vehicles
Radiator grilles for vehicles
Radiator grills of metal for vehicles
Hydraulic cylinders, motors and engines for land vehicles
Couplings for land vehicles
Gear couplings for land vehicles
Shaft couplings for land vehicles
Transmission bearings, for land vehicles
Vehicle chassis
Manual and power steering apparatus
Personal safety restraints, for land vehicles
Seats for vehicles
Sliding roofs, for land vehicles
Steering columns for vehicles
Hubs for vehicle wheels
Vehicle wheels
Air deflectors for vehicles
Signal arms for vehicles
Side doors for vehicles
Vehicle door panels
Door handles for land vehicles
Roof hatch frames for vehicles
Upholstery for vehicle seats
Leather upholstery for vehicle seats
Horns for vehicles
Mirrors for vehicles
Luggage carriers, for land vehicles
Ski carriers for vehicles
Spray prevention flaps for vehicles
Anti-skid chains for vehicle tires
Head restraints for vehicles
Safety belts for vehicle seats
Children's safety belts for use in vehicles
Safety seats for children, for vehicles
Luggage carriers for vehicles
Suspension shock absorbers for motor vehicles
Shock absorbing springs for vehicles
Springs for vehicle suspension systems
Vehicle roll bars
Vehicle tow bars
Torsion bars for vehicles
Starter motors for land vehicles
Starter pinions for land vehicles
Steering wheels for vehicles
Steering knuckles for vehicles
Suspensions for vehicles
Jalousies for vehicle windows
Skylights for vehicles
Vehicle rear windows
Window winding mechanisms for vehicle windows
Headlight wipers
Windshield wiper blades for vehicles
Wiper blade refills for vehicle windscreen wipers
Arm rests for vehicles
Balance weights for vehicle wheels
Mechanical controls for brakes, clutches, throttles and transmissions, All the aforesaid goods being for vehicles
Retreaded tyres, Radiator grills, Receptacles for fluids, Boxes for storage purposes and Storage compartments, Spare wheel holders, All the aforesaid goods being parts of vehicles
Trim panels for vehicle bodies
Parts and fittings for electric motor land vehicles.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Retail services in relation to vehicles
Wholesale services in relation to vehicles
Advertising services relating to the sale of motor vehicles
Business management
Company management assistance
Business analysis
Sales promotions at point of purchase or sale, for others
Arranging of contracts for the purchase and sale of goods and services, for others
Provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services
Retail services, Wholesale and Online retailing and wholesaling in relation to the following goods: Vehicles and Transport means.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Estate management
Fundraising and financial sponsorship
Issuing gift certificates which may then be redeemed for goods or services
Issuing of tokens of value in relation to customer loyalty schemes
Acquisition of company shares
Financial consultancy in the field of company shares
Acquisition of holdings in other companies, including control and exploitation of those holdings
Fund investment (placement), Acquisition and management of securities
Ownership, underwriting, placement, rendering, sale and trading of transferable securities
Management of investments, participations, loans and credits
Financial holdings in the management of companies
Transferable property transactions
Investment advisory and consulting services
Banking
Banking
Real estate affairs
Finance services
Planning (estate -) [financial]
Arranging investments, in particular capital investments, financing services and insurance
Purchase, sale and rental of industrial buildings, namely plots of land, industrial units, structures or buildings of all kinds
Real estate services.
The mark was filed in class 39 with following description of goods:
Depot services for the storage of vehicles
Car rental
Booking of hire cars
Booking of hire cars
Booking of hire cars
Car rental
Arranging of car hire
Booking agency services for car hire
Rental of water craft
Filling of vessels with freight
Vessel rental
Parking of boats
Aircraft parking
Provision of information relating to moorings
Provision of car parking facilities
Boat storage
Vehicle sharing services
Rental of bicycles, scooters, electric and motorised vehicles
Transportation consulting services
Transport reservation.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Design of land vehicles
Vehicle engine design services
Marine vehicle design
Design of vehicles and vehicle parts and components.