The trademark BRIGHTHOUSE was filed by Caversham Finance Limited, a corporation established under the laws of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 1, 2002, and received one opposition filed on December 1, 2002 by GGT U.S.A./SOUTH, INC. d/b/a BRIGHTHOUSE on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion, (c) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued December 1, 2002
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
Two renewals of the trademark were recorded, one on October 6, 2011, and the other one on September 19, 2021.
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on November 25, 2007. Claims of seniority of the trademark registration was recorded on April 7, 2011. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on September 18, 2011. Creation of rights in rem of the trademark registration was recorded on June 26, 2013. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on July 13, 2014. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on November 3, 2015. Cancellations of entries of the trademark registration was recorded on February 12, 2018. Creation of rights in rem of the trademark registration was recorded on March 1, 2018. Creation of rights in rem of the trademark registration was recorded on March 11, 2018. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on November 11, 2019. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on October 6, 2020.
The application claimed as seniority of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland trademark null and filed on July 23, 2001 which was accepted by the office.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 7 with following description of goods:
Vacuum cleaners
Electric grinders
Dishwashers
Electric food processors
Lawn mowers
Electric can openers
Electric food mills
Washing machines
Spin dryers
Parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Computers
Computer peripheral equipment
Computer keyboards and mice
Modems
Personal digital assistants
Electronic apparatus and instruments
Hi-fi equipment
Cameras
Photographic equipment and apparatus
Tripods
Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images
Video recorders and video players
Video cameras
DVD players
Data processing equipment
Compact disc players
Audio and video disks
Computer software
Electronic pocket translators
Sunglasses
Computer games (no hand-held)
Loudspeakers
Calculators
Radios
Telephony apparatus and instruments
Mobile telephone handsets
Accessories for mobile telephones
Electric irons
Television apparatus
Video games cartridges
Parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Apparatus and instruments for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes
Air conditioning apparatus
Barbecues
Electric blankets
Toasters
Ceiling lights, lamps
Electric lights for Christmas trees
Electric coffee machines
Coffee roasters
Cookers
Electric cooking utensils
Electric deep fryers
Hair dryers
Electric fans
Bath fittings
Fittings for ovens
Freezers
Refrigerators
Gas lighters
Electric grills
Kettles
Tumble dryers
Light bulbs
Microwave ovens
Hot plates
Pressure cookers
Water purifying apparatus and machines
Parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
Furniture
Mirrors
Picture frames
Sofas and chairs
Beds
Bedroom furniture
Chests of drawers
Wardrobes
Storage containers
Cupboards
Curtain rails
Cushions
Deck chairs
Towel dispensers
Display boards
Door fittings
Dressing tables
Filing cabinets
Shelving
Hampers
High chairs for babies
Magazine racks
Tables
Trays
Computer trolleys and home office furniture
Desks
Goods of wicker, wood, cork, cane or plastic (not included in other classes).
The mark was filed in class 35 with The bringing together, for the benefit of others, of a variety of goods including household goods, computers, hi-fi equipment, cameras, electronic equipment, telephony equipment, televisions, video and DVD players, sound recording apparatus, radios, home office equipment and home office furniture, electrical equipment including refrigerators, microwave ovens, coffee makers, toasters, white goods, hair dryers, furniture, washing machines, spin dryers and other goods for domestic or household use in a general consumer retail store and the bringing together, for the benefit of others, of a variety of goods, enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase those goods on a general consumer catalogue by mail order or by means of telecommunications..
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Credit services
Arranging credit and loans relating to the purchase of consumer goods
Lease purchase finance.
The mark was filed in class 37 with Installation, repair and refurbishment of furniture, household goods and household electrical goods.