The trademark Specsavers Opticians Your eyesight matters was filed by Specsavers BV, a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 20, 2000, and received one opposition filed on November 20, 2000 by Mastercard International Incorporated on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by ELZABURU, S.L.P. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued November 20, 2000
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
The renewal of the trademark was recorded by the office on October 30, 2010.
of the trademark registration was recorded on October 30, 2010. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on February 11, 2001. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on November 14, 2001. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on November 22, 2006. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on June 17, 2007. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on July 29, 2007. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on August 12, 2007. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on August 12, 2007. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on August 26, 2007. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on September 23, 2007. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on September 30, 2007. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on June 28, 2009.
The Opposition with reference B 000328411 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) CTMR with decision issued on March 30, 2003 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 5 with following description of goods:
Eye drops and eye lotions for medical use
Eye moisturisers and ointments for medical use
Eye patches
Eye washes
Contact lens cleaning preparations and contact lens solutions
Ear drops
Healthcare products and healthfood supplements
Pharmaceutical compositions, creams, drugs, preparations, substances, tablets and products
Infants' and invalids' foods.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Optical apparatus and instruments
Spectacles, glasses, sunglasses
Lenses
Spectacle cases, chains, frames, holders and mountings
Glasses for optical use or adapted to protect the eyes
Eye glasses
Eye glass shields and eye glass restraining straps
Glasses cases and frames
Eye pieces and instruments containing eye pieces
Monocles
Pince-nez
Eye shades and eyewear
Eye cups
Eye protection wear for sports
Eye protectors
Goggles and safety goggles
Eye fractometers
Magnifying glasses
Glare and light filters
Eye glass cases, chains, cords, frames, holders and mountings
Contact lenses
Contact lens cases, containers and holders
Teeth protectors
Parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 10 with following description of goods:
Eye baths
Eye pads and eye shields for medical and surgical use
Eye trays for medical and surgical use.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Business management and development
Business advice and administration services
Business planning
Operational business services, advertising, promotional and marketing services
Procurement of goods for others
Professional management and recruitment services
Accounts and auditing services, all of the aforesaid services for opticians, dentists and other healthcare professionals
Provision of information and advisory services, all relating to the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Medical insurance
Healthcare insurance
Guarantee and insurance services all relating to optical, pharmaceutical and medical products
Residential and/or nursing home care insurance
Accident and disability insurance
Tax and financial planning services
Banking and direct debit services.
The mark was filed in class 37 with Repair services relating to spectacles, glasses, sunglasses, lenses, contact lenses, spectacle cases, chains, frames, holders and mountings, optical apparatus and instruments.
The mark was filed in class 40 with following description of goods:
Optical grinding
Grinding, polishing and tinting of lenses
Optical glass grinding services
Custom manufacturing and custom assembly services relating to the provision of optical, pharmaceutical and medical products.
The mark was filed in class 41 with Education and training services all for opticians and other healthcare professionals and arranging and conducting conferences and seminars and the provision of information and advisory services, all relating to the aforesaid services..
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Optician services
Ophthalmic and optometrist services
Eyecare services
Aftercare services relating to the provision of optical, pharmaceutical and medical products
Eye glass fitting and sight testing services
Healthcare services and health clinic services
Medical clinic and medical laboratory services
Pharmacy advice and pharmacy advisory services
Information technology advice and assistance
Professional consultancy and advisory services, all relating to the aforesaid services.