The trademark OFFSHORE was filed by WindEurope, association sans but lucratif, a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of Belgium (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on June 10, 2013, and received one opposition filed on September 10, 2013 by PENNWELL CORPORATION 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, (d) Earlier sign & right to prohibit use of later TM under national law. the opponent was represented by STEVENS HEWLETT & PERKINS and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued September 10, 2013
The application was filed in French, and French 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 January 12, 2016.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes
Printed matter
Bookbinding material
Photographs
Stationery
Adhesives for stationery or household purposes
Artists' materials
Paint brushes
Typewriters and office requisites (except furniture)
Instructional and teaching material (except apparatus)
Plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes)
Printers' type
Printing blocks.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Lobbying for commercial purposes, including policing and drafting of proposals to be considered by European authorities
Enhancing awareness of the general public in relation of wind energy, increasing knowledge about this subject and promoting the use of wind energy by providing information in a promotional campaign
Management of and administrative services within and association.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Education
Providing of training
Entertainment
Sporting and cultural activities
Organization of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes
Publishing of printed matter including books and texts, other than publicity texts
Publication of electronic books and journals on-line.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto
Industrial analysis and research services
Design and development of computer hardware and software
Consultancy and information in the field of energy-saving.
The mark was filed in class 45 with Lobbying for non commercial purposes and legal services..