The trademark eMobility by FCA CHARGING OUR FUTURE was filed by STELLANTIS EUROPE S.P.A., a corporation established under the laws of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on March 4, 2021, and received one opposition filed on June 3, 2021 by Messe Friedrichshafen GmbH on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by SCHLARMANN AHLBERG PARTNERSCHAFTSGESELLSCHAFT MBB and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued June 3, 2021
The application was filed in Italian, and Italian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on December 19, 2023. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on January 29, 2024.
The Opposition with reference B 003148079 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on May 24, 2022 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Transmitting and/or receiving apparatus for satellite vehicle location
Satellite navigational apparatus
Satellite-based global-positioning systems
Vehicle radios
Navigation apparatus for vehicles [on-board computers]
Mobile apps
Wearable smart phones
Personal digital assistants [PDAs]
Computer software applications for mobile electronic apparatus
Computer applications in the field of maintenance
Computer application software in the field of repair
Computer application software in the management field
Computer application software in the field of vehicle tracking
Computer software for wireless content delivery
Downloadable mobile applications for locating car parks, downloadable mobile applications for making travel arrangements
Downloadable mobile applications for booking parking spaces
Downloadable mobile applications for requesting vehicle interior cleaning
Downloadable mobile applications for matching drivers to persons for rides
Downloadable mobile applications for ordering private drivers and concierge services
Downloadable mobile applications for locating vehicle charging stations, downloadable mobile applications for ordering taxi transport, booking tickets for sporting, cultural and entertainment events, booking car hires or leases, setting up car sharing journeys
Downloadable mobile applications for requesting and obtaining information on public transport and business trip management
Computer software, namely, electronic financial platform that accommodates multiple types of payment and debt transactions in an integrated mobile phone, PDA, and web based environment
Downloadable mobile applications for planning routes and modes of transport
Vehicle control software
Mobile application software for connecting drivers and passengers
Mobile application software for automated scheduling and dispatch of motor vehicles
Mobile application software for coordinating transportation services
Mobile application software for engaging transportation services
Downloadable cloud computer software for use in providing communications and entertainment connectivity in connection with the use of motor land vehicles
Software and computer hardware, namely, sensors, computers, and wireless transceivers to provide connectivity within the vehicle, between vehicles, with cell phones, and with data centers, in addition to tactile, audible, and visual interfaces to interact with occupants of the vehicle
Diagnostic apparatus consisting of sensors for use in testing vehicle function and in diagnosing vehicle electrical and mechanical problems, integrated into a motor vehicle
Wireless transmitting and receiving equipment for use with remote computers for cars for tracking, monitoring and diagnosing vehicle maintenance and for providing information to drivers
Application software for smartphones, software for use by vehicle drivers and passengers for accessing, viewing, and interacting with and downloading information and entertainment content, all in the field of cars via the internet
Downloadable software and on-board computer software that allow users to track and locate stolen vehicles, charge electronics, and store and synchronize collected personalized user and vehicle information through a data cloud
Computer software in the field of energy management
Software for monitoring energy consumption, collecting data on energy consumption and controlling energy storage apparatus
Magnets
Decorative magnets
Mouse pads
Sunglasses
Spectacles
Eyewear cases
Eyewear pouches
Pedometers
Transmitters of electronic signals
Tablet computers
Mobile telephones
Carrying cases for cellular phones
Cases for cameras, binoculars and computers
Protective cases for e-book readers
Parts and accessories for all the aforesaid
Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity
Charging docks
Charging stations for electric vehicles
Electricity storage apparatus
Electric batteries for powering electric vehicles
Batteries, electric, for vehicles
Rechargeable cells
Battery charging devices for motor vehicles
Electric chargers for pillars for charging of electric vehicles and apparatus for locomotion
Terminals and stations for supplying power to and for recharging batteries and vehicles, including electric vehicles
Encoded cards
Data storage media
Cards bearing electronically recorded data.
The mark was filed in class 12 with following description of goods:
Vehicles
Apparatus for locomotion by land
Electric vehicles
Plug-in electric cars
Land transport vehicles
Parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 14 with following description of goods:
Precious metals and their alloys
Jewellery, precious and semi-precious stones
Horological and chronometric instruments
Key rings
Parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Printed matter
Book covers
Photographs [printed]
Paper stationery
Gums [adhesives] for stationery or household purposes
Plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes)
Printed publications, books, periodicals, manuals and handbooks, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, catalogues, brochures and pamphlets
Correspondence articles, including writing paper and envelopes
Office requisites, except furniture
Cards, index cards, loyalty cards, advertising matter.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Leather and imitations of leather
Animal skins, hides
Trunks [luggage]
Briefcases
Suitcases
Travelling bags
Duffel bags
Bags for sports
Umbrellas
Parasols
Vanity cases, not fitted
Key cases made of leather
Pocket wallets
Purses
Coin holders
Parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Clothing, footwear, headgear
Bath robes
Bathing suits
Waterproof clothing
Sportswear
Parts of clothing, footwear and headgear.
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods:
Games
Gymnastic and sporting articles
Gymnastic articles not included in other classes
Sports equipment
Model vehicles
Remote controlled scale model vehicles
Electric action toys
Video game apparatus
Parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 35 with Sale of vehicles, electric vehicles, electric motors for vehicles, batteries, charging stations and parts and fittings therefor.
The mark was filed in class 37 with following description of goods:
Repair and maintenance of vehicles and their parts
Installation of parts for vehicles
Fitting of replacement vehicle parts
Tuning of engines
Overhaul of vehicles
Advisory services relating to vehicle maintenance
Information and consultancy services relating to vehicle repair
Maintenance, servicing and repair of vehicles
Advisory services relating to vehicle repair
Garage services for vehicle repair
Charging of electric vehicles
Recharging of batteries
Vehicle service stations [refuelling and maintenance]
Installation, maintenance and repair of charging stations for electric vehicles
Works for the electrical connection of charging stations for electric vehicles
Rental of charging stations for electric vehicles
Installation of electric and electronic equipment in automobiles
Replacement of batteries
Maintenance and repair of electric vehicles
Vehicle fueling services
Repair and maintenance of computer hardware
Installation services of electronic devices used to locate lost articles employing the global positioning system or cellular communication networks
Installation services of batteries for electric vehicles
Installation services of batteries for electric vehicles
Repair and maintenance of batteries for electric vehicles.