The trademark application HIVE was filed by GB Gas Holdings Limited, a corporation established under the laws of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the "Applicant"). Application under examination.
The application was filed in English (French was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 4 with following description of goods:
Gas and oil fuels
Industrial oils and greases
Lubricants
Fuels
Gas, gaseous fuels, oils
Fossil fuels
Electricity
Electrical energy
Electrical energy from renewable sources
Electrical energy from non-renewable sources.
The mark was filed in class 7 with following description of goods:
Electric power supply generators
Gas fuelled electric generators
Electricity generators
Power generators
Generators for use in biogas technology
Heat recovery steam generators
Fuel dispensing equipment and systems
Parts and fittings for the aforementioned goods.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Electric control apparatus, systems, devices and installations
Programmable control apparatus
Remote control apparatus
Remote control apparatus for use with heating, lighting, steam generating, drying, ventilating, air conditioning, water supply and security apparatus
Temperature controllers
Temperature controlling apparatus
Thermostats
Energy control devices
Thermostat control apparatus
Electric thermostats
Room thermostats
Temperature control apparatus in the form of thermostats
Thermal sensors for use in thermostats
Thermal controls
Boiler control apparatus
Communications controllers
Programmable controls for lighting apparatus and instruments
Remote control apparatus for lighting apparatus and instruments
Temperature monitors [valves] for central heating radiators
Software
Computer software
Computer software and hardware for remotely controlling and monitoring household devices, home electrical systems, and surveillance and security systems in homes
Household energy saving and control apparatus
Measuring devices
Household energy measuring and monitoring apparatus
Communications software for connecting global computer networks
Computer software for time control
Computer software for temperature and lighting control
Multiple control signal transmission units
Network controlling apparatus
Communication interface units
Interface software
Interactive computer software accessible on computers and via mobile telephones
Mobile phone applications
Downloadable application software for smartphones, laptops and computer tablets
Downloadable application software for smartphones, laptops and computer tablets for remotely controlling and monitoring household devices, home electrical systems, and surveillance and security systems in homes
Wireless communication apparatus
Communication networks
Security control apparatus
Electronic and automatic access security apparatus
Security video cameras and television monitors
Intruder detection systems and apparatus
Software to control building access and security systems
Meters
Meters for measuring and monitoring energy
Computer software for use in meter reading, monitoring and reporting
Smart meters
Smart meters, namely meters for testing, displaying and reporting on-going energy usage
Electrical meters
Gas-flow meters
Visual display units
Fuel consumption meters
Fuel metering systems
Apparatus, equipment and instruments for measuring the efficiency, performance and consumption of gas boilers
Electric power consumption sensors, wireless transceivers, computer network interface devices and software for monitoring electrical energy systems, managing and analysing energy consumption information associated with electrical energy systems and detecting faults in electrical energy systems
Solar panels
Electricity storage apparatus
Batteries
Electric battery chargers
Vehicle battery charging apparatus and equipment
Electric apparatus for charging vehicle batteries
Charging systems for electric powered vehicles
Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity
Mobile communication terminals
Mobile data communications apparatus
Data transmitting apparatus
Alarms
Alert systems
Home, business and personal security systems and related software
Data processing equipment
Computers
Computer hardware
Plugs
Leak detection apparatus
Sensors and detectors, motion sensors
Facial recognition and analysis software
Apparatus for recording sound
Multi-channel sound processors
Sound and picture recording apparatus
Budget management and budget planning software
Financial planning and management software
Electronic publications, downloadable
Electronic publications, downloadable, relating to energy supply, energy efficiency and related energy services
Parts, fittings and accessories for the aforementioned goods.
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Apparatus for heating, lighting, steam generating, drying, ventilating, air conditioning, water supply and sanitary purposes
Central heating apparatus and installations
Boilers
Boilers being parts of central heating installations
Electric central heating boiler systems
Control devices for heating, lighting, steam generating, drying, ventilating, air conditioning, water supply and sanitary installations
Apparatus for controlling temperature in heating installations, namely thermostatic valves [parts of heating installations]
Automatic temperature regulators [thermostatic valves] for central heating systems, namely, thermostatic valves as part of heating installations
Radiator valves
Wall heaters, convector heaters, water heaters, fan heaters, gas boilers, gas central heating systems, solar heating systems
Lightbulbs
Lighting
Light installations
Parts and fittings for the aforementioned goods.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Paper
Printed paper
Printed certificates
Printed publications
Printed publications relating to energy supply, energy efficiency and related energy services
Promotional publications
Posters
Brochures
Pamphlets and leaflets
Pictures
All the aforesaid goods relating to energy supply and related energy services.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Business management
Business administration
Office functions
Operational business assistance to enterprises
Providing business management and operational assistance to commercial businesses
Company management
Management advice
Business organisation advice
Business promotional services
Business promotion
Advisory services relating to business risk management
Consultancy and advisory services relating to business management
Advisory services relating to business organisation and management
Assistance, advisory services and consultancy with regard to business management
Consultancy and advisory services in the field of business strategy
Providing business management start-up support for other businesses
Providing temporary assignment of employees
Data processing and data management
Provision of business information
Procurement, namely, purchasing electricity and natural gas for retail customers
Green branding services, namely, consulting, development, management and marketing of brands for businesses and/or individuals with a focus on energy efficiency and environmental impact
Energy usage management
Gas and electricity tariff information services
Energy price comparison services
Tracking and monitoring energy consumption for others
Utility bill management services, namely, tracking, reporting, analysing and delivering energy information in the form of utility bills and utility meter data rate schedules
Provision of energy usage and billing information including the provision of such information online or electronically
Utility meter reading services
Meter reading of gas and electricity consumption
Subscription services relating to electric battery charging service
Subscription services to a supply, storage and distribution network of gas, electricity and energy
Subscription services in relation to connected homes (being homes where multiple electric devices are networked or otherwise integrated together to create a home environment that can be easily controlled)
Information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Financial services
Investment services
Financial risk management services
Provision of loans and equity financing for start-up companies and other businesses
Financial planning and management services
Administration of funds and investments
Insurance services
Loan and credit facilities
Insurance for maintenance and repair of appliances, heating systems, central heating systems, and other related appliances
Direct debiting and discount services
Energy brokerage services
Financing of commercial appliances and equipment
Financing of home and commercial appliances and equipment
Brokerage of energy to retail customers in the form of electricity and natural gas
Derivatives trading services, trading of financial derivatives
Brokerage of emission rights
Information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 37 with following description of goods:
Building construction
Services for the maintenance, repair, unblocking, cleaning, clearing, descaling, sterilising, disinfecting, fumigating and deodorising of drainage and piping systems, sewers, manholes, grating, culverts, chambers, gullies, flues and channels for the passage of liquids, solids or of gases
Clearing and cleaning of pipework systems used in the manufacturing and refining industries
Clearing, cutting and removal of tree roots from pipework and drainage systems
Cleaning of cargo holds, ballast lines and storage tanks
Removal of marine growth from ships' hulls
Cleaning and degreasing of exterior and interior floors, ceilings, walls and other surfaces, airport runways and ships' decks
Cleaning by means of sanding, scouring or by blasting
Hygienic cleansing for buildings, mobile structures, vehicles, tanks, baths and pools
Plumbing services
Installation, maintenance and repair of pipes, cisterns, tanks, heating and potable water systems
Glazier services
Roofing, carpentry and electrician services
Construction and repair of roofs
Resurfacing and tiling of roofs
And repair of roof guttering, rain channels and drain pipes
Installation, repair and maintenance of electricity supply apparatus and of fixtures thereof and of electrical and electronic apparatus and instruments
Electrical repairs, installation and contracting services for residential and commercial wiring or electrical apparatus, appliances, stereo components, and television components, electrical panels, electrical outlets, switches and light fixtures
Pest control services
Fumigation
Extermination of vermin
Cleaning services
Carpet laying and carpet fitting services
Fitting of blinds and curtains
Lock smith services
Installation and maintenance of bolts, locks, grills, alarms, safes, security devices and of closed circuit television
Installation, maintenance and repair of burglar alarms and security systems
Installation of residential security apparatus
Installation of hardware and cables for Internet access
Installation of hardware for computer networks
Installation, maintenance and repair of computer hardware, household devices, home electrical systems and surveillance and security systems in homes
Installation of communications network instruments
Installation, maintenance and repair of apparatus for heating, lighting, sanitation, ventilation, air conditioning and water supply
Installation, maintenance and repair of central heating systems
Installation of heating control apparatus
Oil and gas drilling
Extraction of gas
Building construction and demolition relating to oil and gas exploration and production
Construction, refurbishment, inspection, repair, maintenance and decommissioning of pipelines
Construction, refurbishment, inspection, repair, maintenance and decommissioning of oil and gas installations
Installation, refurbishment, inspection, repair, maintenance and decommissioning of energy supply installations and energy production plants
Grout reinforcement for oil and gas platforms
Installation, repair and maintenance of gas appliances, and apparatus
Construction, repair and maintenance of gas installations
Construction, repair and maintenance of energy-using installations
Installation, repair and maintenance of instruments and apparatus all utilising gas
Installation of insulation materials
Installation, repair and maintenance of gas, oil or electrical appliances or instruments using gas, oil or electricity
Installation, repair and maintenance of gas, oil, electricity or water meters, air conditioning and ventilation appliances
Laying, repair, maintenance and inspection of pipelines
Repair of roads and paths
Recharging services for electric vehicles
Installation of equipment and facilities for the collection, storage, distribution, processing of renewable energy
Construction of station for charging vehicles battery on public roads
Information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Telecommunications services
Electronic transmission of messages, images and signals
Telecommunications and data communication services
Providing access to a computer network
Transmission of sound, picture and data signals
Transmission of sound or visual recordings over networks
Message sending via a website
Providing access to web pages
Electronic transmission of data and documents via the Internet or other databases
Chat room services
Delivery of data and messages by electronic transmission
Electronic message sending
Message sending, receiving and forwarding
Online services, namely, message sending
Communication by computer, computer intercommunication
Wireless communications services
Wireless transmission of data and information
Wireless telephone services
Providing access to an interactive user interface
Providing access to an online interface
Providing access to an online interface for controlling heating, water supply, lighting, sanitation, air conditioning, ventilation and security apparatus
Communications by means of mobile phones, global computer networks, the internet and wireless transmission
Communications by means of mobile phones, global computer networks, the internet and wireless transmission that connect to gas boilers and other apparatus for heating, lighting, steam generating, drying, ventilating, air conditioning, water supply and sanitary purposes
Provision of e-mail services
Alarm services, messaging services and alert services via the internet, e-mail, computer networks and telecommunications networks relating to home security and to home energy use, management and consumption
Information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 39 with following description of goods:
Storage, distribution, transportation and delivery of electricity
Storage, distribution, transportation and delivery of gas and oil
Storage, distribution, transportation and delivery of electrical energy from renewable sources
Transmission, distribution and supply of electricity
Transmission and supply of gas and oil
Transmission and supply of electrical energy from renewable sources
Information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 40 with following description of goods:
Generation of electricity
Generation of power and of electricity
Generation of energy from renewable sources
Production of gas and oil
Processing of gas and oil
Production and treatment of natural gas and oil and products thereof
Information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Education and training services
Education and training services relating to the energy, gas, oil and electricity industry
Education and training services in relation to carbon offsetting, conservation, the provision and conservation of energy, energy sources, energy efficiency, environmental issues, environmental pollution and environmental protection
Providing on-line publications, non-downloadable
Providing on-line publications, non-downloadable, relating to energy supply, energy efficiency and related energy services
Provision of non-downloadable videos
Provision of non-downloadable videos relating to energy supply, energy efficiency and related energy services
Information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto
Creation, maintenance and hosting of websites
Advisory services relating to the use of energy, energy efficiency and energy-saving
Developing of integrated energy concepts
Professional consultancy relating to the conservation of energy
Installation, maintenance and repair of computer software and computer programs for computer systems
Preparation of technical reports
Conversion of data from physical to electronic media relating to energy consumption in buildings and domestic homes
Preparation of engineering or technical reports relating to energy consumption in buildings and domestic homes
Providing online engineering or technical reports relating to energy consumption in buildings and domestic homes
Consultancy in the field of energy-saving
Energy auditing
Design and development of systems for generating and using energy in an economic and efficient manner
Installation, maintenance, updating, design, rental and repair of computer software, computer programs and computer systems
Computer systems design and computer programming
Selection, capture and storage of electronic data relating to energy consumption in buildings and domestic homes
Technical consultancy in the field of energy saving and energy efficiency
Design and development of computer hardware and software
Engineering and engineering consulting services in the fields of planning and deploying electrical energy systems and analysing and managing energy system efficiency and optimization data associated with power line current monitors all for reducing electrical energy consumption
Software as a services (SAAS)
Platform as a service (PAAS)
Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for the control, regulation and monitoring of energy systems
Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software in respect of power, energy management, optimisation and efficiency
Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for the monitoring, analysing and optimisation of energy consumption including analysing energy consumption data
Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for providing visibility of electrical equipment performance and providing raw data and analytics data sourced remotely from energy generation equipment
Platform as a service (PAAS) for the control, regulation and monitoring of energy systems
Platform as a service (PAAS) in respect of power, energy management, optimisation and efficiency
Platform as a service (PAAS) for the monitoring, analysing and optimisation of energy consumption including analysing energy consumption data
Platform as a service (PAAS) for providing visibility of electrical equipment performance and providing raw data and analytics data sourced remotely from energy generation equipment
Computer services featuring platforms for the transmission and recording of data relating to energy consumption
Computer services, namely SAAS services for the control, regulation and monitoring of household devices, home electrical systems, electric vehicle charging systems, surveillance systems and home security systems
Computer services, namely, providing a website or app featuring technology that allows users to monitor and control residential and commercial automation systems, namely, lighting, appliances, HVAC systems, thermostats, air quality monitors and sensors, alarms and other safety equipment, locks, doorbells, cameras, electric vehicle charging systems and monitoring equipment at a remote location
Cloud-based software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for analysing electrical power consumption data at monitored locations
Exploration for gas and oil
Engineering services in the field of production of gas and oil
Oil prospecting
Preparing surveys of oil-bearing seams
Surveying of oil beds and fields
Geophysical exploration for the oil and gas industries
Conducting feasibility studies relating to gas exploration
Services relating to the auditing of energy consumption and of the efficiency of operation of appliances and the safety checking of appliances and generating and/or transmitting and/or distributing electricity, exploration of gas and oil
Auditing, assessing and technical advisory services provided to businesses that supply energy to third parties with a view to assessing the compliance of those businesses with targets and/or requirements concerning CO2 emissions and other potentially harmful effects of the supply of energy on the environment
Infrastructure as a service for electric vehicles
Technical advice and expertise for production, storage and distribution of electricity installation in connection with a network of electric vehicle charge points
Technical advice and information on energy control and operation in connection with a network of electric vehicle charge points
Technical evaluation and estimation of energy consumption
Computer programming for a network of electric vehicle charge points
Research in the field of energy and energy efficiency
Research and development of new products for others related to a network of electric vehicle charge points
Engineering work in the field of production, management, distribution of electric power and renewable energy
Design and development of apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity
Design and development of batteries
Architectural, engineering and construction design services featuring means for energy conservation for residential and commercial premises
Exploration for petroleum, natural gas and natural gas liquids and related hydrocarbons and petroleum derived from oil and fuel
Lighting design for commercial buildings
Home automation services, namely, remote monitoring of heating, ventilating and air conditioning apparatus via the use of wireless, telephonic, electric and web monitoring technologies
Providing technological information about environmentally-conscious and green innovations
Consulting services in the field of energy efficiency
Information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 45 with following description of goods:
Alarm services, namely, monitoring alarms and alerting customers of detected activity
Alarm response and verification services
Providing alarm services, namely, monitoring of alarms and emergency alert services via the internet, e-mail, computer networks and telecommunications networks
Licensing of computer software
Information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all the aforesaid services.