The trademark application West Yorkshire for Innovation was filed by Police and Crime Commissioner for West Yorkshire, a corporation established under the laws of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the "Applicant"). Application refused.
The application was filed in English (French was selected as the second language).
The Refusal with reference B 013492913 was Rejected according to Article 7(1)(b) CTMR with decision issued on April 12, 2015 by the EUIPO. The Refusal with reference B 013492913 was Rejected according to Article 7(1)(b) CTMR with decision issued on April 12, 2015 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 6 with following description of goods:
Assault ladders
Armour shielded containers
Safes
Locks of metal
Padlocks
Security boxes of metal
Metal coin (money) boxes
Chests, containers, doors and shutters, all made of metal
Articles of common metal and their alloys
Small items of metal hardware
Metal tanks and storage containers
Shelters of metal.
The mark was filed in class 7 with following description of goods:
Robots (machines)
Industrial robots (machines)
Robotics and robotics apparatus and equipment
Machines for performing repetitive tasks (robots)
Industrial robots for use in manufacture
Laboratory robots
Robotic cleaning machines
Robotic handling apparatus
Robots for machine tools
Transportation robots.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Electronic, scientific and optical apparatus, devices and instruments
Computers and software
Electronic publications
Computer databases
Computer disks
Secure transmission apparatus
Identity cards
CD-ROMS
Computer based trainers and simulators
Training simulator (software)
Computerised weapon control and data processing systems
Electronic control systems
Protective suits for aviators and breathing apparatus
Flying instrument display panels
Engine instrument display panels
Fuel gauging and management systems, radar altimeters, navigation and flight management systems
Fire fighting equipment
Surveillance and security systems
Navigation instruments, systems and equipment
Remote controlled vehicles for explosive ordnance disposal
Protective clothing and equipment including body armour, foot wear, hand wear, head gear including helmets
Arm and knee pads
Sunglasses and sunshades
Goggles
Mobile phone accessories
Nuclear biological and chemical protection equipment
Airborne radar equipment
Airborne radio transmitters and receivers
Safety and survival equipment, relating to equipment for the safety and survival of people, namely safety clothes (protective), body protectors, protective footwear, protective gloves, life rafts, helmets, survival blankets, survival jackets and life jackets
Satellites and satellite systems
Computer software for operating and controlling robots and robotics
Parts fittings and accessories for all the aforesaid.
The mark was filed in class 12 with following description of goods:
Helicopters
Aircraft
Air vehicles
Vehicles
Aeronautical apparatus, machines and appliances
Parachutes
Parts, fittings and accessories for the aforesaid.
The mark was filed in class 13 with following description of goods:
Gun mounts and turrets
Ammunition and pyrotechnic products
Safety fusing and arming units
Explosives
Firearms
Ammunition spare parts and accessories, guns mortars small arms (all relating to hand guns, field guns, rifles, ammunition, bullets, blank bullets, stun guns, small arms and light weapons) and ammunition, rifles and sniper rifles, pouches for ammunition, and pistol holders
Forced entry equipment.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Printed matter
Printed publications
Periodical publications
Stationery
Paper and paper articles
Cardboard and cardboard articles
Printed certificates
Printed data, graphic images and tickets
Labels
Tags
Newsletters, magazines, pamphlets, periodicals
Writing instruments
Pictures
Posters
Photographs
Prints
Diaries
Calendars
Address books
Lithographs
Stickers
Transfers
Ring binders
Folders
Personal organisers
Teaching, educational, training and instructional material (except apparatus)
Operating and maintenance manuals
Training guides
Drawings
Surveys
Charts
Books
Booklets
Novels
Brochures
Catalogues
Guides
Advertising material
Publications
Security paper and tapes.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Body harnesses
Leather goods, including desk tops, seat parts, parts for furniture, belts, belts or straps with load carrying pouches and load carrying hooks
Webbing (harnesses)
Brief cases
Backpacks, rucksacks, haversacks, satchels
Pouches, purses, wallets
Umbrellas
Parasols and walking sticks
Bags.
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
Transport containers
Boxes and containers
Boxes
Crates
Storage cases
Non-metallic containers
Security chests
Filing and storage systems
Sleeping bags.
The mark was filed in class 22 with following description of goods:
Tents, nets, awnings, tarpaulins
Sacks
Padding and stuffing materials
Ropes and string
Tents made of textile material
Tents for camping.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Uniforms
Clothing, work wear
Articles of outer clothing
Shirts, coats, jackets, trousers, sweatshirts
Overcoats, rainwear, waterproof clothing
Suits
Sweaters, pullovers, cardigans
Foul weather clothing
Headgear
Headbands and wristbands
Footwear
Shoes
Boots
Boots for sports
Caps (headwear), hats, headgear
Sun visors
Body suits
Socks
Gloves
Ties, pullovers, waist coats having load carrying pouches
Work wear
Overalls, visors and shades.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Provision, consultancy, and information relating to the advertising, marketing or promotion of aviation security, aircraft, flight technology, navigational, and scientific sectors
Advertising, marketing and promotion services
Provision of advice to businesses and sporting organisations
Organisation of and arranging exhibitions for trade purposes
Business and project management services relating to security, policing and aviation security
Compilation and provision of information
Collection and processing of customer requirements and data
Business information services relating to aviation security, aircraft, flight technology and navigational activities
Internet advertising
Public relations
Publicity services
Compilation of information relating to science, research, development, military, aircraft, weapons, safety, navigation, navigational equipment, telecommunication, security and advertising
Provision and retrieval of on line information relating to advertising
Provision of information of advertising nature
Provision of information relating to acquisition
Processing and provision of data
Air fleet management services (buying fleets of aircraft, namely procurement services for others)
Information, advice and business assistance, all relating to the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Electronic mail and telecommunication services
Collection, transmission and distribution of data and audio visual images by electronic, satellite, cable, facsimile and computing means
Providing access via telecommunications to web pages and web-site products
Access and link to databases and the Internet
Provision of information relating to telecommunications
Air to ground telecommunication services
Telephone helpline services (providing the means of communication).
The mark was filed in class 39 with following description of goods:
Collection, storage, delivery, exchange and distribution of equipment, spares and parts for all types of aircraft, optical, electrical and electronic equipment, prototype devices, machinery, weaponry, signalling, telecommunications and navigational equipment and instruments
Inspection before transportation, storage, movement, transportation, delivery and rental of equipment, spares and parts for all these services
Air fleet management services, namely air traffic control services, controlling fleets of aircraft, customer movement/loading of passengers/passenger flow services
Courier services
Forwarding and warehousing services
Rescue operations
Air navigation and transport
Air sea rescue services
Air ambulance services
Rescue services
Air traffic control services
Storage of scientific, research, development, military, weapon, aircraft, telecommunication, safety, navigation, navigation equipment security, and advertising information
Operation services for all types of aircrafts
Provision of information relating to aircraft
Provision and retrieval of on line information relating to aircrafts
Professional consultancy services relating to aircrafts, aviation, and flight
Rental of aviation equipment
Information services relating to flight planning (scheduling).
The mark was filed in class 40 with Provision of information relating to the treatment of materials.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Education, training, teaching and tuition services
Provision of training facilities
Provision of sporting, physical training and leisure facilities
Organising, arranging and conducting of training courses, conferences, seminars, exhibitions, symposiums and workshops
Production, presentation and rental of sound and video recordings and of films and radio and television programmes
Entertainment, education and instruction
Provision and publication of printed matter and information relating to aircraft and flying history, exploration and warfare
Organising sporting and other events, displays, entertainment and exhibitions all relating to aviation, air transport and flight
Publication of books, magazines and texts
Production of audio visual recordings
Training and provision of training facilities for aircrew and navigators
Education and training services relating to computer systems, programs and logistical support
Information services relating to aerobatics (as entertainment).
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Creating and maintaining web sites, hosting computer sites [web-sites]
Web-site design
Design of computer databases
Design of scientific, optical, electrical, mechanical, electronic and navigational equipment, prototype devices, vehicles, machinery and weaponry
Scientific, technical and engineering design and development
Monitoring, measuring, computer modelling and predicting services for the repair and refurbishment of scientific, optical, electrical and electronic equipment, vehicles and propulsion machinery, aircraft, signalling, telecommunications and navigational equipment and instruments
Instrument testing and calibration service in respect of electrical, electronic, mechanical, scientific, navigational and optical test equipment
Processing and provision of graphic images and computing and engineering reports
Provision and retrieval of on line information relating to science, research, military, and navigation
Design and maintenance of diagnostic and testing processes and procedures
Professional consultancy services relating to science, research, military, and navigation
Technical consulting services
Design and maintenance of databases
Design and maintenance of software and documentation
Graphic design
Brand management (design) and copyright licensing
Consultancy services relating to logistic support
Provision of information relating to development, weapons, and navigational equipment and systems
Rental of military, scientific, and navigational equipment
Information services relating to aircraft, aviation, flight and flight technology (technological)
Information services relating to aerobatics (technological)
Testing of aircrafts, engines, machinery, buildings and electrical equipment and instruments
Engineering services
Storage of information
Storage of customer requirements and data
Storage of data and audio visual images by electronic, satellite, cable, facsimile and computing means
Technological research and development activities in the production of robots and automation technology
Design of robotics and robotics apparatus and equipment
Research, development and professional consultancy in the field of robotics
Engineering services relating to robotics.
The mark was filed in class 45 with following description of goods:
Protection of property and individuals
Security services
Advisory services relating to security
Public events security services
Airport security services
Computerised security services
Domestic security services
Security guard services
Policing services
Theft and fraud prevention services
Provision of safety and security information
Provision and retrieval of online information relating to safety and security
Professional consultancy services relating to security and safety
Rental of security equipment
Missing persons investigations
Criminal investigations
Professional consultation services relating to the law and public order.