| Serial Number | 79341160 |
| Word Mark | SMART BOX FOR SMART WATER SOLUTIONS |
| Filing Date | Thursday, December 2, 2021 |
| Status | 686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Status Date | Tuesday, February 20, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, February 20, 2024 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the wording "SMART BOX FOR SMART WATER SOLUTIONS" inside of a square with curved sides, the wording "O" in "BOX" being represented by two water drops. The square features three water drops on the bottom right corner. |
| Goods and Services | Paper and cardboard; printed matter, namely, manuals, flyers; boxes of paper or cardboard; packing materials, namely, cushioning and stuffing materials of paper or cardboard; padding materials of paper or cardboard; plastic bubble packs for wrapping or packaging; wrapping paper; all of the above mentioned goods being in relation with water intake apparatus and devices, water filters, filter cartridges, fittings for conducting water, apparatus for the production of carbonated water and beverages, kitchen utensils, apparatus and containers |
| Goods and Services | Advertising; merchandising in the nature of sales promotion; sales promotion; customer service management for others in the nature of processing of orders, administrative services for purchase orders; invoicing services, including in the context of e-commerce; presentation of goods and services on the Internet; commercial business management; provision of information and advice to consumers regarding the range of products and items to be sold; all of the above mentioned services being in relation with water intake apparatus and devices, water filters, filter cartridges, fittings for conducting water, apparatus for the production of carbonated water and beverages, kitchen utensils, apparatus and containers |
| Goods and Services | Domestic water filtering units; pressure-driven water filters; gravity-driven water filters; suction filter cartridges, manually operated filter cartridges, filter cartridges with lowering filter mechanisms, filter cartridges with ion exchangers and adsorbents for water filters being integral components of water filters, and electric machines in the nature of kettles, coffee machines, tea machines, espresso machines, samovars, rice cookers, ice machines, steamers, combined steamers, baking ovens, coffee brewers, refrigerators, refrigerating apparatus, cold beverage refrigerating machines; apparatus for water supply and distribution, in particular for water taps with integrated filter systems, fittings for water supply and distribution, namely, hoses being parts for water supply installations or water purifying apparatus; water intake devices with or without a cooler in the nature of dispensers and coolers |
| Goods and Services | Non-electric coffee pots and tea sets; utensils in the nature of pitchers, mugs, carafes, water tanks for beverage use and containers for household or kitchen use of plastic or glass; cups made of paper, plastic and polylactic acid; household containers for cups; cup dispenser; decanters; empty bottles, glass bottles, and reusable stainless steel water bottles; jugs made of plastic or glass; household containers; non-electric coffee and tea pots; drinking glasses, drinking vessels in the form of empty bottles; dishes; glassware, porcelain and earthenware, namely, drinking vessels; heat-insulated containers, insulating flasks for beverages; refrigerating bottles |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "SMART" AND "WATER SOLUTIONS" FOR INTERNATIONAL CLASSES 11, 16, 21, AND 35, AND "BOX" FOR INTERNATIONAL CLASS 16 |
| International Class | 011 - Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes. |
| US Class Codes | 013, 021, 023, 024, 031, 034 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 27, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 011 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 016 - 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. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 27, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 27, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 27, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | BRITA SE |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | DE |
| Party Name | BRITA SE |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | DE |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, March 4, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Monday, February 26, 2024 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, February 20, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, February 7, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, February 7, 2024 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Thursday, February 1, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, February 1, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, January 31, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Friday, January 12, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Thursday, January 11, 2024 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Thursday, January 11, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, January 11, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, January 11, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, December 12, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, December 11, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, December 11, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, November 20, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB |
| Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Friday, May 26, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, May 25, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, May 25, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, February 23, 2023 | ATTORNEY REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Tuesday, January 17, 2023 | LIMITATION FROM THE IB - REQUEST EXAM REVIEW |
| Wednesday, January 11, 2023 | LIMITATION FROM THE IB - REQUEST EXAM REVIEW |
| Thursday, December 29, 2022 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Sunday, December 25, 2022 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Thursday, December 1, 2022 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, November 30, 2022 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Saturday, November 5, 2022 | LIMITATION OF GOODS RECEIVED FROM IB |
| Sunday, October 30, 2022 | LIMITATION OF GOODS RECEIVED FROM IB |
| Friday, October 7, 2022 | CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB |
| Tuesday, September 20, 2022 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Monday, September 19, 2022 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, September 12, 2022 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, May 31, 2022 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Friday, May 27, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, May 26, 2022 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |