The trademark nica was filed by BF-Commerce GmbH, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 13, 2016, and received undefined oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are undefined Oppositions claimed against trademark.
The first opposition filed on December 13, 2016 by GBG Europe Footwear & Accessories Limited on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute, (c) Earlier non registered TM & right to prohibit use of later TM under national law. the opponent was represented by Dehns and its proceedings were handled in English The second opposition filed on December 13, 2016 by Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by THUL PATENTANWALTSGESELLSCHAFT MBH and its proceedings were handled in German
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on February 26, 2017. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on June 19, 2018.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Cases adapted for mobile phones
Cases for tablet computers
Chargers for electric batteries
Headphones
Wireless headphones
In-ear headphones
Headphone-microphone combinations
Telephone headsets
Display screen protectors in the nature of films for mobile phones
USB cables
USB cables for cellphones
Electrical cabling
Insulated electrical cables
Male connectors for electrical cables
Data transmission cables
Electronic docking stations
Docking stations for smartphones
Mobile phone docking stations
Chargers
USB chargers
Chargers for smartphones
Wireless chargers
Power banks
Holders adapted for mobile phones
Flexible sheaths for electric cables
Electrical adapters
Voltage stabilizing power supply
Cases adapted for mobile phones
Cases adapted for computers
Headsets for mobile telephones
Hands-free headsets for cell phones
Wireless headsets for use with mobile telephones
USB flash drives
Covers for smartphones
Cell phone covers
Jackets for computer disks
Accumulators, electric
Data processing apparatus
Data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical)
Audio cable
Audio cable connectors
Selfie sticks used as smartphone accessories
Selfie sticks [hand-held monopods]
Leather cases for mobile phones
Cases for smartphones
Flip covers for smart phones
Cases adapted for mobile phones
Covers for tablet computers
Stands adapted for tablet computers
Tablet holders adapted for use in cars
Flip covers for tablet computers
Tablet docking stations
Computer cabling
Computer mouses
Mouse mats
Wireless computer mice
Computer mouses
Computer cabling
Cable adapters
Cable connectors
Electric cables for the transmission of sounds and images
USB card readers
USB flash drives [not pre-recorded]
Anti-dust plugs for charger ports
Rechargeable batteries
Rechargeable electric batteries
Solar-powered rechargeable batteries
Wireless audio speakers
Pairable wireless speakers
Loudspeakers with built in amplifiers
Wireless speakers
Portable speakers
Electric cords
None of the aforesaid goods being electrically controlled/sensor controlled release mechanisms for security devices in relation to vehicles, namely release mechanisms for airbags and seat belt tensioners.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Retail services in relation to smartphones
Retail services in relation to audio-visual equipment
Wholesale services in relation to computer hardware
Wholesale services in relation to navigation devices
Wholesale services in relation to audio-visual equipment
Retail services in relation to mobile phones
None of the aforesaid services being retailing or wholesaling with respect to electrically controlled/sensor controlled release mechanisms for security devices in relation to vehicles, namely release mechanisms for airbags and seat belt tensioners.
The mark was filed in class 45 with Management and exploitation of copyright and industrial property rights by licensing for others.