Case Study Of Invalidation Action Against The Trademark "OTISCHINDLER"

Abstract

We, Kangxin Partners, P.C., filed an invalidation action against the trademark,  (No. 12857059 in Class 7) ("the disputed mark") on behalf of Otis Elevator Company ("Client") on December 7, 2017. The National Intellectual Property Administration, PRC ("CNIPA") examined the case and decided to declare the disputed mark's registration  invalid.

Backgroud

Otis Elevator Company is the owner of famous brand "OTIS" for elevators, lifting apparatus and other elevating apparatus. Otis Elevator Company registered the trademark "OTIS" in several classes in mainland China, and the trademark "OTIS" over the goods "elevators, lifting apparatus" enjoys high reputation amongst relevant public. The client was of the opinion that the disputed mark is a "similar mark over similar goods" with the client's mark"  under registration No. 154609,  under registration No.214038,  under registration No.1123012 and  under registration No. 1139171. Upon communication