The trademark application Waterdrop was filed by Qingdao Ecopure Filter Co., Ltd, a corporation established under the laws of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 20, 2021, and it was registered by office on December 28, 2021 without any oppositions.
The application was filed in English (Spanish was selected as the second language).
Cancellation Proceedings
A total of undefined cancellation proceedings were initiated against the trademark registration in 2021.The first Cancellation was filed by Waterdrop Microdrink GmbH (represented by EISENFÜHR SPEISER PATENTANWÄLTE RECHTSANWÄLTE PARTGMBB) on August 26, 2024 and Appeal pending.
A transfer of the trademark registration was recorded on January 13, 2022. Application for revocation or for a declaration of invalidity of the trademark registration was recorded on February 12, 2023. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on April 19, 2023. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on January 8, 2025. Absolute errors of the trademark registration was recorded on January 13, 2025. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on January 23, 2025.
The Cancellation with reference B 000058808 was Cancellation rejected according to Article 59(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on June 26, 2024 by the EUIPO. The Appeal with reference B R1696/2024-4 was Trade mark declared partially invalid according to Article 59(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on May 21, 2025 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Antimicrobial water purification units
Apparatus for filtering drinking water
Apparatus for heating, namely, water heaters for domestic use
Apparatus for refrigerating, namely, water coolers
Countertop water filters, namely, water canisters sold empty
Portable apparatus for filtering drinking water
Refrigerated beverage dispensing units in the nature of water dispensers containing filtration units
Regulating accessories for water supply, namely, metered valves
Water filters for faucets
Water filters in the form of a straw
Water filters in the nature of water purifiers
Water filtration bottles sold empty
Water filtration equipment with pitcher
Water treatment equipment, namely, reverse osmosis filtration units
Aquarium filtration apparatus
Coffee filters not of paper being part of electric coffee makers
Filters and filtering devices for air and gas conditioning
Filters, heaters and pumps sold in combination for use in hot tubs
Water filtration and purification units and replacement cartridges and filters therefor for refrigerators
Cosmetic refrigerators
Toilet stool units with a washing water squirter
Ice machines and apparatus (ice maker)
Flexible pipes being parts of sink plumbing installations
Water filter installed on the water pipe in front of the water inlet of the washing machine
Water treatment equipment, namely, cartridge filtration units
Plumbing products, namely, plumbing fittings in the nature of pipe junctions, couplers, taps, valves, drains, drain pans and water heater installation kits consisting of plumbing fittings comprised of push-fit couplers or adapters and demount clip
Water disinfection kits consisting of ultraviolet modules
Ultraviolet light bulbs
Self contained spas in the nature of freestanding heated pools and whirlpools, filters, heaters and pumps all sold as a unit
Light emitting diode (LED) lighting fixtures
Underwater swimming pool lighting systems comprised of light, housing, sensors, switches, transmitters, and electrical connectors
Spa accessories, namely, spa steps and hot tub steps
Heaters for use in swimming pools
Filters, heaters and pumps sold in combination for use in swimming pools
Pool skimmer diverter
Floating pool and spa chemical dispensers
Swimming pool chlorinating apparatus
Dispensing units for air fresheners
Electric air deodorizers
Water dispenser
Water heaters
Distillation apparatus
Household Air cleaner
Sterilizing unit
Water filtration and purification units and replacement cartridges and filters therefor for ice makers.