The trademark RESPECT ENERGY was filed by Respect Energy Holding S.A., a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Poland (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on October 7, 2024, and received one opposition filed on October 8, 2024 by SIROPACK ITALIA S.R.L. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by INNOVA & PARTNERS S.R.L. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued October 8, 2024
The application was filed in Polish, and Polish was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 4 with following description of goods:
Electrical energy
Electrical energy from solar power
Electrical energy from wind power
Electrical energy from renewable sources.
The mark was filed in class 7 with following description of goods:
Wind-powered electricity generators
Solar power generators
Portable electric power generators
Power supply apparatus [generators]
Engines for the generation of electricity
Hydroelectric installations for generating electricity
Electric power generators using geothermal power
Generating plant
Machines for handling nuclear fuels.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Downloadable software applications
Electronic tags
Electronic marking gauges
Integrated circuit cards [smart cards]
Computer software
Data processing programs
Programs for smartphones
E-commerce and e-payment software
Computer hardware and apparatus
Downloadable computer utility programs
Electronic publications, downloadable
Software and applications for mobile devices
Computer software for wireless network communications
Computer software to enable the provision of information via the Internet
Computer software to enable the provision of electronic media via the Internet
Application software for social networking services via internet
Application software for smartphones
Computer programs for accessing, browsing and searching online databases
Accumulators for photovoltaic power
Electric power controllers
Energy control devices
Energy control devices
Electricity storage apparatus
Solar panels for the production of electricity
Solar cells for electricity generation
Solar energy collectors for electricity generation
Photovoltaic apparatus for generating electricity
Apparatus, instruments and cables for electricity
Cameras for monitoring and inspecting equipment in a nuclear power station
Smartphones.
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Thermal storage instruments [solar energy] for heating
Solar energy powered heating installations
Solar thermal collectors [heating]
Sunlight collecting apparatus for heating purposes
Nuclear generators
Nuclear power plant installations
Nuclear reactors.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Administration of competitions for advertising purposes
Administration of loyalty and incentive schemes
Economic studies for business purposes
Advising commercial enterprises in the conduct of their business
Consultancy regarding public relations communication strategies
Provision of commercial and business contact information
Providing information about commercial business and commercial information via the global computer network
Distribution of advertising, marketing and promotional material
Economic forecasting
Electronic data processing
Provision of commercial information
Provision of information relating to marketing
Preparation of marketing surveys
Arranging of competitions for advertising purposes
Organisation, operation and supervision of loyalty schemes and incentive schemes
Organization of events, exhibitions, fairs and shows for commercial, promotional and advertising purposes
Organisation and management of customer loyalty programs
Prize draws (Organising of -) for promotional purposes
Organisation of customer loyalty programs for commercial, promotional or advertising purposes
Assistance and consultancy services in the field of business management of companies in the energy sector
Assistance, advisory services and consultancy with regard to business organization
Mediation of trade business, trade contacts and economic contacts for others
Sales promotion for others
Business promotion
Promoting the sale of goods and services of others by awarding purchase points for credit card use
Conducting market research and Market analysis
Preparing and placing advertisements for others
Preparation of business reports
Advertising
Document preparation
Providing business information via a web site
Provision of space on web-sites for advertising goods and services
Import-export agencies in the field of energy
Online advertising network matching services for connecting advertisers to websites
Retail services in relation to domestic electronic equipment
Retail services in relation to domestic electrical equipment
Retail services in relation to computer hardware
Retail services relating to accumulators
Retail services relating to batteries
Retail services in relation to building materials
Retail services relating to bakery products
Retail services relating to food
Retail services in relation to smartphones
Retail services in relation to downloadable electronic publications
Retail services in relation to gardening products
Retail services in relation to kitchen appliances
Retail services connected with the sale of subscription boxes containing food
Retail services connected with the sale of subscription boxes containing cosmetics
Retail services relating to audiovisual equipment
Information services, Consultancy and Consultancy Relating to economic activity management and administration, provided online or via the internet
Marketing
Loyalty, incentive and bonus program services
Advertising, promotional and public relations services
Online retail services relating to cosmetics
Retail services relating to automobile accessories
Retail services relating to sporting goods
Retail services in relation to cleaning articles
Retail services in relation to stationery supplies
Retail services in relation to desserts
Retail services in relation to furniture
Retail services in relation to footwear
Retail services in relation to clothing
Retail services in relation to fuels
Retail services in relation to vehicles
Retail services in relation to dietetic preparations
Retail services in relation to fabrics
Retail services in relation to furnishings
Retail services in relation to toys
Retail services in relation to audio-visual equipment
Retail services in relation to foodstuffs
Retail services in relation to mobile phones
Retail shop window display arrangement services
Presentation of companies on the Internet and other media
Billing
Product demonstrations and product display services
File and document management
Business records management
Arranging of trading transactions and commercial contracts
Provision of commercial information.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Consultancy concerning financing of energy projects
Financial consultancy in the energy sector
Finance services
Securities and commodities trading services
Stock exchange information provided on-line from a computer database or the Internet
Securities trading services
Management of securities
Securities settlement
Management of portfolios comprising securities
Valuation of portfolios of securities
Securities advisory services
Information services relating to securities
Financial services relating to securities.
The mark was filed in class 37 with following description of goods:
Construction of nuclear power plants
Servicing of nuclear plant
Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of nuclear power plants
Installation of power generating apparatus
Installation of solar powered systems
Installation of wind power systems
Installation of hydropower systems
Construction of power plants.
The mark was filed in class 39 with following description of goods:
Information and advisory services in relation to the distribution of energy
Distribution of electricity to households
Electricity distribution via cables
Storage of energy and fuels
Electricity supply and distribution
Distribution of renewable energy
Storage of electricity.
The mark was filed in class 40 with following description of goods:
Production of hydroelectric power
Production of energy by power plants
Consultancy services relating to the generation of electrical power
Information and advisory services relating to the generation of electricity from wave energy
Energy production
Rental of power-generating equipment
Generation of electricity from solar energy
Generation of electricity from wave energy
Production of electrical power from renewable sources
Generation of electricity from wind energy
Generation of electricity from geothermal energy
Rental of electricity generators
Electricity generating
Information and advisory services relating to the generation of electricity from renewable sources
Production of energy by nuclear power plants.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Consumer product safety testing and consultation
Advisory services relating to product testing
Product testing
Quality control
Quality assessment
Quality control of raw materials
Testing, authentication and quality control
Product quality testing
Energy auditing
Research in the field of energy
Consultancy in the field of energy-saving
Programming of energy management software
Design and development of energy distribution networks
Rental of meters for the recording of energy consumption
Technological consulting services in the field of alternative energy generation
Engineering services relating to energy supply systems
Technological consultancy in the fields of energy production and use
Provision of information concerning research and technical project studies relating to the use of natural energy
Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto
Industrial analysis and research services
Scientific technological services
Technological consultancy
Testing, analysis and evaluation of the services of others for the purpose of certification
Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software
Provision of scientific information
Design and development of software for control, regulation and monitoring of solar energy systems
Research, development and design relating to energy systems, Technical services, technological analysis Relating to energy needs, Consultancy relating to technological services in the field of power and energy supply
Research in the field of nuclear energy power generation technology
Preparation of reports relating to commissioning of nuclear units
Nuclear engineering services.
The mark was filed in class 45 with following description of goods:
Legal services
Legal research
Registration services (legal)
Legal information services
Professional legal consultations relating to franchising
Licensing of trademarks
Licensing of franchise concepts
Legal services relating to intellectual property rights
Mediation in legal procedures
Information services relating to manufacturing standards
Information services relating to trading standards
Information, advisory and consultancy services relating to legal matters.