The trademark 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 April 13, 2023, and received undefined oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are undefined Oppositions claimed against trademark.
The first opposition filed on July 13, 2023 by United American Industries, Inc. on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by REDDIE & GROSE B.V. and its proceedings were handled in English The second opposition filed on July 11, 2023 by Waterdrop Microdrink GmbH on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by BEER & STEINMAIR RECHTSANWÄLTE OG and its proceedings were handled in English The third opposition filed on July 4, 2023 by Beijing Waterdrop Technology Group Co., Ltd. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by INTERPATENT and its proceedings were handled in English
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Spanish was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on June 20, 2023. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on March 12, 2024.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 1 with following description of goods:
Anti-freezing liquids
Ion exchange resins
Chemical preparations for preventing scale formation
Salts [chemical preparations]
Industrial salts
Raw salt
Sodium salts [chemical compounds]
Compressed air
Liquid carbon dioxide
Industrial gases
Aluminium oxide
Medical Stone being inorganic aluminosilicate
Tensio-active agents
Distilled water
Chemical-based rain repellent preparation to be applied to windshields
Ion exchangers [chemicals]
Anti-fogging agent for glasses
Anti-tarnishing chemicals for windows
Activated carbon
Carbon for filters
Getters [chemically active substances]
Bleaching preparations for industrial purposes
Chemical preparations for testing swimming pool water
Ion exchange resins for use in water treatment
Ammonia
Agar-agar for industrial purposes
Gas purifying preparations
Chemical additives to insecticides
Biochemical catalysts
Fire retardant preparations
Leather-renovating chemicals
Adhesives for industrial purposes
Paper pulp
Silicon
Alkalies
Aluminium silicate
Acetates [chemicals]
Alcohol
Phenol for industrial purposes
Ketones
Esters
Diastase for industrial purposes
Hydrogen peroxide for industrial purposes
Chemical brighteners for industrial use
Chemical additives to motor fuel
Baths for galvanizing
Water-purifying chemicals
Chemicals for the manufacture of paints
Drilling muds
Ungluing agents [chemical preparations for liquifying starch]
Salt for preserving, other than for foodstuffs
Color-brightening chemicals for industrial purposes
Oil cement [putty]
Sensitized plates for offset printing
Fertilizers
Welding chemicals
Spirits of salt
Lead oxide
Oxalic acid
Ethylene
Ethers
Diphenyl
Aldehydes
Starch for industrial purposes
Agglutinants for concrete
Glass-staining chemicals
Foundry molding [moulding] preparations
Anti-incrustants
Rubber preservatives
Auxiliary fluids for use with abrasives
Animal carbon preparations
Chemical condensation preparations
Isotopes for industrial purposes
Plasticizers
Metal annealing preparations
Filtering preparations for the beverages industry.
The mark was filed in class 2 with following description of goods:
Anti-rust preparations
Antirust agent coating for vehicles
Colorants for beverages
Food dyes
Toner for printers and photocopiers
Tattooing ink
Anti-corrosive preparations
Pigments
Printing ink
Cartridges filled with toner for computer print-out apparatus
Paints
Colophony.
The mark was filed in class 3 with following description of goods:
Cleaning preparations
Automotive cleaning preparations
Windshield cleaning liquids
Wheel Cleaner
Carpet cleaners
Polishing wax
Foam cleaning preparations
Vehicle cleaning preparations
Soap
Toilet soap
Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use
Detergent tablets for coffee machines
Air fragrancing preparations
Wax melts [fragrancing preparations]
Cosmetic dyestuffs
Stain removers
Polishing preparations
Grinding preparations
Essential oils
Cosmetics
Breath freshening sprays
Aromatherapy preparations
Deodorants for human beings or for animals.
The mark was filed in class 5 with following description of goods:
Disinfectants for chemical toilets
Algaecides [chemicals for swimming pool maintenance]
Algicides for swimming pools
Disinfectants for swimming pools
Disinfectants
Aromatic deodorizers for toilets
Massage gels for medical purposes
Radioactive substances for medical purposes
Gases for medical purposes
Chemical conductors for electrocardiograph electrodes
Semen for artificial insemination
Disinfectants for hygiene purposes
Solutions for contact lenses
Media for bacteriological cultures
Air deodorising preparations
Medicated animal feed
Teeth filling material
Diapers for pets
Air purifying preparations
Antiparasitic collars for animals
Medicated shampoos for pets
Dental abrasives.
The mark was filed in class 6 with following description of goods:
Nozzles of metal
Adjustable nozzle
Jets of metal
Water-pipe valves of metal
Water-pipes of metal
Junctions of metal for pipes
Metal joints for rotary pipes
Garden Hose Adapter
Manual Hose Reel
Metal containers for carbon dioxide made entirely or mainly of ordinary metals or their alloys
Metal pipe fittings
Steel cylinders for compressed gas
Containers of metal for compressed gas or liquid air
Steel cylinders for liquid air
Winding spools of metal, non-mechanical, for flexible hoses
Cask stands of metal
Water tanks of metal for household purposes
Metal beverage cans
Props of metal
Ironmongery
Hardware of metal, small
Elbows of metal for pipes
Branching pipes of metal
Common metal pipes and fittings
Trellis of metal
Nails
Metallic containers
Soldering wire of metal
Mooring bollards of metal
Identification bracelets of metal
Wind-driven bird-repelling devices made of metal
Tree protectors of metal
Traps for wild animals
Monuments of bronze for tombs
Common metals, unwrought or semi-wrought
Rails of metal
Wire gauze
Cable joints of metal, non-electric
Cattle chains
Accordion doors of metal
Locks of metal, other than electric
Safes, electronic
Wire stretchers [tension links]
Bins of metal
Signboards of metal
Works of art of common metal
Ores of metal.
The mark was filed in class 7 with following description of goods:
Electric car washers
Washing apparatus
High pressure washers
Undercarriage Cleaner
High-pressure pumps for washing appliances and installations
Floor polishing machines
Car vacuum cleaners
Machines and apparatus for wax-polishing, electric
Spotless car washing system
Washing installations for vehicles
Agricultural machines
Net hauling machines [fishing]
Mechanized feeders for animals
Machinery for the food industry
Brewing machines
Electric kitchen tools
Washing machines [laundry]
Steam condensers [parts of machines]
Pumps
Valves
Gas compressors
Blowing machines
Hydraulic tools
Pneumatic tools [machines]
Heat exchangers [parts of machines]
Aerating pumps for aquaria
Wave-making pumps for aquariums
Packaging machines for food
Dyeing machines
Tea processing machines
Mixing machines
Wrapping machines
Dishwashers
Industrial machinery for pharmaceutical processing
Stamping machines
Electric hand drills
Hair cutting machines for animals
Saw benches [parts of machines]
Paper diaper manufacturing machines
Engines for porcelain enamel manufacturing machines
Briquetting machines
Glass-working machines
Electromechanical machines for chemical industry
Rolling mills for metalworking
Belt conveyors
Foundry machines
Fuel and air mixture regulators being parts of internal combustion engines
Needle making machines
Wire forming machines
Optics cold processing equipment
Painting machines
Filters for cleaning cooling air, for engines
Water heaters [parts of machines]
Labellers [machines]
Compressors
Disintegrators
Pressing machines
Papermaking machines
Machines for the textile industry
Embossing machines
Bicycle assembling machines
Industrial inkjet printing machines
Cord making machines
Machinery for bulb making
Injection plastic molding machines
Fertilizer manufacturing machines
Rinsing machines
Drilling rigs
Trimming machines
Fittings for engine boilers
Wind driven power equipment
Buttonholing machines
Alternators
Bearings [parts of machines]
Welding machines, gas-operated
Electroplating machines
Apparatus for aerating water
Spin driers [not heated]
Filtering machines
Hydraulic boosters (machine components)
Welding machines, electric
Tobacco processing machines
Electric sewing machines
Casting machines for ceramics
Cutters being powered by mains electricity or batteries
Pressure Washer Spray Nozzle
Turbo Nozzle
Pressure Washer Extension Wand
Pressure washer Gun
Car washing machine gun rod butt
Vending machines for drinks.
The mark was filed in class 8 with following description of goods:
Guns [hand tools]
Extension bars for hand tools
Side arms, other than firearms
Hobby knives [scalpels]
Metal band stretchers [hand tools]
Agricultural implements, hand-operated
Table cutlery [knives, forks and spoons]
Knives
Screw-thread cutters [hand tools]
Garden tools, hand-operated
Razor blades
Nail clippers, electric or non-electric
Hand tools, hand-operated
Electric hair clippers for animals [hand instruments]
Harpoons
Knife handles
Livestock marking tools
Knives for skinning animals
Handles for hand-operated hand tools
Scythe handles
Spanners
Steam iron
Ribbon wrench for replacing water filter, silicone lubricant and O-ring for sealing water filter unit, and grounding kit.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Computer application software for mobile phones
Flow and fill control units and flow metering units for domestic or industrial use for treating water to be purified
Water testing kits which include water test instruments, as well as accessories for lead, nitrate, pH, water hardness, chlorine, copper, iron, bacteria and pesticide chemical tests, which are sold as a unit for monitoring and detecting pollutants
Downloadable software
Wireless switch system for controlling distribution of filtered water through faucets
Ice machine water quality monitoring system controller, namely, for monitoring the ph value and solid level of the water controller
Electronic leak detector for detecting leaks in vacuum and closed containers
Leak detection apparatus
Vacuum measuring instruments
Time recording apparatus
Counters
Water meters
Pressure gauges
Wires, electric
Materials for electricity mains [wires, cables]
Power Cord
Power adapters
Quantity indicators
Infrared detectors
Safety life jackets
Batteries
Chargers
Electronic tags for goods
Pedometers
Apparatus to check stamping mail
Cash registers
Mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus
Electronic terminals for generating lottery tickets
Ionization apparatus not for the treatment of air or water
Fire extinguishers
Radiological apparatus for industrial purposes
Protective helmets
Theft prevention installations, electric
Eyeglasses
Accumulators, electric, for vehicles
Animated cartoons
Electronic collars to train animals
Water testing instrumentation for monitoring and detecting contamination
Pressure controller for water filter.
The mark was filed in class 10 with following description of goods:
Medical instruments
Oxygen generators for medical purposes
Oxygen inhalers for medical purposes sold empty
Heating pads, electric, for medical purposes
Medical apparatus for renal dialysis
Medical instrument with filter element and air or water purification function
Massage apparatus
Sphygmomanometers
Thermometers for medical purposes
Glucose meters
Artificial teeth
Physiotherapy apparatus
Electric acupuncture instruments
Hearing aids
Biomagnetic rings for therapeutic or medical purposes
Babies' bottles
Contraceptives, non-chemical
Artificial limbs
Wheeled walkers to aid mobility
Suture materials.
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Coffee machines
Electric tea machines
Espresso coffee machines
Industrial kitchen equipment for preparing food and drink being cooking, heating and cooling equipment
Ice machines
Electric food steamers
Combination steamer/oven
Industrial coffee and tea maker
Electric dish drying machines for household purposes
Refrigerators
Cooling installations
Apparatus for dispensing chilled beverages
Showers
Steam generators
Steam baths
Water coolers
Electric water heaters
Water softeners
Pipe joints for water heating installations
Pipe with tee-junctions for water heating device
Storage heaters
Electric heating pads, other than for medical purposes
Hot water apparatus
Fitted fabric covers for hot water bottles
Electric pocket warmers for warming hands
Electrically heated clothing
Aquarium lamps
Heating and cooling apparatus for dispensing hot and cold beverages
Coffee machines incorporating water purifiers
Cooling installations for water
Ice machines and apparatus
Deodorizing apparatus, not for personal use
Air deodorising apparatus
Air filtering installations
Gas scrubbing apparatus
Air purifying apparatus and machines
Instantaneous water heaters
Cooling evaporators
Water distribution installations
Mixer taps for water pipes
Flexible pipes for sanitary installations
Flaming torches
Lights for vehicles
Curing lamps, not for medical purposes
Lava rocks for use in barbecue grills
Polymerisation installations
Faucets for pipes and pipelines
Pocket warmers
Electric hair dryers
Ultraviolet ray lamps, not for medical purposes
Lamps
Fog machines
Water heaters
Gas lighters
Water Distillation Unit
Water filter boxes containing ion exchangers and/or adsorbents, particularly for water filters, cooling devices, household water conditioning, filtration and treatment equipment, namely, water softening equipment and its components, filters and components used to remove sediment, iron, sulfur, taste and smell in water and clarify water supply, water filters and their components for general chemical treatment of the water supply system and chemical supply to the water supply system
And demineralised or deionized water filters and their components for water
Drinking water purification device
Water dispenser with filter and infusion device
Water treatment equipment, namely filter element filtration device
Water treatment equipment, namely, a filter device that injects minerals, vitamins and nutrients into water
Water filters and water heaters
Drinking water filters are used to remove sediment, iron, sulfur, taste and odor from water, and to clarify water supply, and its components
Water treatment equipment, namely, clarifiers and concentrators for the treatment of liquids of the nature of water, wastewater and industrial water
Equipment used for the chemical treatment of water supply systems and the supply of chemicals to water supply systems, of the nature of waste water treatment tanks, drainage treatment tanks and chemical disinfection devices
Water filtration equipment for desalting and deionizing water
Filter unit couplers sold as an integral part of water filtration equipment and water treatment equipment, namely reverse osmosis filtration equipment, sediment filters, and UV and carbon filtration equipment, all of which are domestic
Water softening apparatus
Resin pot for water softener
Water conditioning, filtration and treatment equipment, namely, water softening equipment, ingredients, components and parts, for domestic, commercial and industrial use
Automatic and electronic water softening devices, water filters and water conditioning devices
Air purifying apparatus
A drinking pot filtration system consists of a water filter, a filter element filtration unit and a drinking pot suitable to accommodate these filters and filtration units
Water purifiers and softeners for household use
Water conditioning, softening, treatment and filtration units and their parts and components for domestic and commercial use
Water supply installations, namely, water dispensers
Water filtration device, that is, the water purification device for the whole house water filtration device, refrigeration water filtration device, sink water filtration device and reverse osmosis water filtration device
Replacement filter element for water filtration of refrigerator, ice maker, water tank sewage filtration device, whole house water filtration device and reverse osmosis water filtration device
Potable water filtration system, including filter element, pipe, connector, support and its replacement parts
Water filtering device for aquarium.
The mark was filed in class 16 with Plastic food storage bags for household use and Bags for microwave cooking..
The mark was filed in class 17 with following description of goods:
Non-metallic flexible pipes
Pressure hoses (Non-metallic -)
PU tubing
Air, water and material conveying pipes
Junctions, not of metal, for pipes
Fittings, not of metal, for rigid pipes
Non-metal elbows for pipes
Rings of rubber
Water-tight rings
Sealing gasket
Artificial resins, semi-processed
Semi-processed synthetic resins
Watering hose
Hoses of textile material
Canvas hose pipes
Latex [rubber]
Stuffing rings
Plastic filaments for 3D printing
Organic glass, semi-processed
Photic plastic film for electronic insulation
Flexible hoses, not of metal
Asbestos
Insulating materials for insulation against heat
Waterproof packings
Strip seal
Floating anti-pollution barriers
Seals (Non-metallic -) for floating roof storage tanks
Fittings, not of metal, for flexible pipes
Plastic hose, pipe and tubing couplings for use in industrial and medical products and fluid handling systems
Pipe fittings [junctions] (non-metallic -) parts of rigid water pipes
Valves of rubber
Nonmetal pipe fittings in the nature of pipe reducers of rubber or plastic
Non-metal valve flange adaptors
Plastic support for water filtration pipes
Watering hoses
Flexible pipes not of metal.
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
Racks [furniture]
Trestles [furniture]
Furniture
Packaging containers of plastic
Steps [ladders], not of metal
Mirrors
Rattan
Identity plates, not of metal
Decorations of plastic for foodstuffs
Nesting boxes for household pets
Identification bracelets, not of metal
Furniture fittings, not of metal
Pillows
Curtain tie-backs.
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Pet feeding and drinking bowls
Household and kitchen appliances (non electric) for preparing bubble drinks
Portable beverage dispensers
Coffee filters, non-electric
Insulating sleeves for beverage cans
Beverage coolers [containers]
Reusable plastic water bottles sold empty
Reusable stainless steel water bottles sold empty
All-purpose portable household containers
Car washing mitts
Polishing gloves
Rags for cleaning
Dusting cloths
Cleaning cloth
Chamois leather for cleaning
Mops
Cleaning sponges
Buckets
Brushes for cleaning cars
Portable beverage container holders
Storage tins
Drinking cups
Kettles [non-electric]
Ceramics for household purposes
Works of art made of crystal
Drinking vessels
Perfume burners
Combs
Brushes
Toothbrushes
Toothpicks
Cosmetic utensils
Thermally insulated containers for food
Crystal [glassware]
Drinking troughs
Indoor aquaria
Fly swatters
Pet feeding bowls
Pet feeding bowls, automatic
Feeding vessels for pets
Animal-activated livestock waterers
Animal-activated animal feeders
Automatic pet feeders
Portable,non-mechanized pet drinking device for feeding water to a pet
Pet drinking bowls
Cages for pets
Automatic litter boxes for pets
Non metal bucket.
The mark was filed in class 22 with following description of goods:
Network
Groundsheets
Tents
Packaging bags of textile
Nets
Ropes
Covers for camouflage
Tarpaulins
Bags for bulk containers
Down [feathers]
Fishing nets
Sails
Straw wrappers for bottles
Hemp fibers.
The mark was filed in class 24 with following description of goods:
Banners of textile or plastic
Silk [cloth]
Fitted toilet lid covers of fabric
Curtains made of plastics for use in shower baths
Removable covers of textile for electronic apparatus [not fitted or shaped]
Felt
Silk fabrics
Glass cloths [towels]
Cotton fabrics
Towels
Blankets for household pets
Plastic material [substitute for fabrics].
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Waterproof clothing
Wet suits for water-skiing
Clothing for skiing
Wetsuits for surfing
Wear resistant clothing for water sports
Layettes [clothing]
Motorists' clothing
Theatrical costumes
Gloves
Ties
Leather belts [clothing]
Religious garments
Sleep masks.
The mark was filed in class 30 with following description of goods:
Condiments
Cooking salt
Soya sauce
Sauces
Pepper powder [spice]
Sugar
Candy
Honey
Cereal-based snack food
Wheat flour
Starch for food
Ice cream
Dumplings
Malt for human consumption
Rice-based snack food
Vinegar
Leaven
Preparations for stiffening whipped cream
Seaweed [condiment]
Aromatic preparations for food
Baking soda [bicarbonate of soda for cooking purposes].
The mark was filed in class 32 with following description of goods:
Bottled drinking water
Bottled water
Purified drinking water
Fruit drinks
Syrups for making fruit-flavored drinks
Concentrates for making fruit drinks
Soft drinks
Fruit juice
Non-alcoholic preparations for making beverages
Powders for making soft drinks
Syrups and other non-alcoholic preparations for making beverages
Preparations for making carbonated water
Concentrates used in the preparation of soft drinks
Beer
Malt wort
Non-alcoholic fruit extracts
Lemonades
Preparations for making non-alcoholic beverages
Preparations for making aerated water
Essences for making beverages
Carbonated water
Soy beverage
Mixed fruit juice.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Retail services in relation to water supply equipment
Retail service featuring water regulators and drinking water systems
Telephone ordering services in the field of water regulators and drinking water systems
Wholesale services in relation to water supply equipment
Providing business information to franchisees and dealers in the field of water and water treatment services via online interactive websites and communication platforms
Retail service featuring water treatment and purification devices, namely, water filters, water softeners and water regulators
Provide consumer product information related to water filters through the Internet
Arrange and implement incentive plan to promote the sales of water filtration products
Marketing of trading platforms, in relation to water treatment
Retail and wholesale services related to heating, refrigeration and water supply equipment, drinking water dispensers, water filters, purification equipment and parts and accessories of the above commodities
Compilation of information into computer databases
Rental of office equipment in co-working facilities for the water treatment sector
Book-keeping in relation to the water treatment sector
Commercial lobbying services, in relation to water treatment
Employment agency services in relation to the water treatment sector
Relocation services for businesses, in relation to water treatment.
The mark was filed in class 37 with following description of goods:
Repair or maintenance of water purifying apparatus
Repair and maintenance of portable and fixed instruments and equipment for conditioning, softening, treating and filtering water
Maintenance of portable and fixed instruments and equipment for conditioning, softening, treating, filtering and deionizing water, as well as salt and chemical delivery services
Repair, installation and maintenance services related to water distribution devices and equipment
Consulting services in the field of water filter installation
Maintenance of soda water and bubble drink preparation equipment
Filling, refilling, exchange, replacement and refurbishment of carbon dioxide cylinders used in soda water and bubble beverage preparation equipment
Rental of car-washing apparatus
Providing self-service car washing facil ities
Vehicle cleaning
Anti-rust treatment for vehicles
Rental of cleaning machines
Construction consultancy
Upholstery repair
Vehicle maintenance
Safe maintenance and repair
Retreading of tires [tyres]
Exploitation [extraction] of oil from oil-fields
Charging of electric vehicles
Clock and watch repair
Rustproofing
Elevator installation and repair
Construction
Heating equipment installation and repair
Installation, maintenance and repair of computer hardware
Interference suppression in electrical apparatus
Installation, maintenance and repair of medical apparatus and instruments
Vehicle breakdown repair services
Photographic apparatus repair
Furniture maintenance
Dry cleaning
Disinfecting.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Radio broadcasting
Television broadcasting
Message sending
Communications by computer terminals
News agency services
Teleconferencing services
Transmission of podcasts
Video-on-demand transmission
Providing online forums
Communication services in the field of water treatment through interactive websites and online platforms
Chatroom services for social networking.
The mark was filed in class 40 with following description of goods:
Material treatment information
Metal treating
Applying finishes to textiles
Custom manufacturing of bread
Dressmaking
Printing
Recycling of waste and trash
Air purification
Recycling of waste
Custom 3D printing for others
Woodworking
Paper treating
Custom manufacture of ophthalmic lenses for eyeglasses
Stripping finishes
Custom manufacture of boats
Timber felling and processing
Glass-blowing
Firing pottery
Taxidermy
Custom assembly of aircraft
Advisory services in the field of water treatment.