Subject: Re: URGENT - Opposition Deadline: 13 January 2026 - ADT vs. ADT10, Appl. no. M2025/011293, cl. 11 by JULIO 10 IMPORT, C. A.
From: Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]>
To: Noeleen O'Sullivan <[email-masked]>
Cc: Trademarks Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]>, Sagar Bangia <[email-masked]>, BTS-IN-TMCoE <[email-masked]>, Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]>, Hillmer Vallenilla <[email-masked]>, Annette Angulo <[email-masked]>, Ruben Calderon <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2026 14:59:27 +0000

Dear Noeleen,

I hope this email finds you well. It is a pleasure to meet you, even if only virtually.

Regarding your inquiry, please note that the opposition was filed on January 29, 2026, and the applicant's response was submitted in April 2026. The case is currently pending a decision by the Venezuelan Trademark Office.

Based on our experience, a decision may be issued within approximately 6 months to 2 years.

Please find enclosed copies of the Opposition filed by Tyco Fire & Security GmbH and the applicant's response for your review.

The Opposition argues that:

The opponent contends that ADT10 reproduces the ADT mark in its entirety, with the addition of the number “10” being insufficient to avoid confusion. It further claims that the marks are highly similar visually, phonetically, and conceptually, and that ADT is a well-known and longstanding brand. The opposition also relies on its prior Venezuelan registrations for ADT, including registrations in several classes and a commercial name, to support its superior rights. Finally, it argues that consumers could mistakenly believe that ADT10 is a new product line or an extension of the ADT brand.

The Applicant argues that:

The applicant contends that there is no likelihood of confusion between the applied-for ADT10 mark and the opponent's ADT mark. It argues that the marks differ visually, phonetically, and conceptually, particularly due to the distinctive graphic design and the inclusion of the number “10.” The applicant further maintains that the parties operate in different market sectors, target different consumers, and cover different classes of goods and services, making coexistence possible under the principles of global assessment and trademark specialty.

Additionally, we have identified that the applicant owns two Venezuelan trademark registrations for the mark ADT10 in Classes 24 and 25. While these registrations were not relied upon in the response, they may further support the applicant's position regarding its prior adoption and registration of the ADT10 mark in Venezuela. Please find enclosed a report containing the details of these trademark registrations for your review.

Finally, please note that we have now included this matter in our docketing system. We will continue monitoring the case and will promptly inform you of any developments.

Should you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Best regards,

Luis

From: Noeleen O'Sullivan <[email-masked]>
Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10:10 AM
To: Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]>
Cc: Trademarks Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]>; Sagar Bangia <[email-masked]>; BTS-IN-TMCoE <[email-masked]>
Subject: FW: URGENT - Opposition Deadline: 13 January 2026 - ADT vs. ADT10, Appl. no. M2025/011293, cl. 11 by JULIO 10 IMPORT, C. A.

Dear Luis,

I had instructed an opposition against ADT10  earlier this year but have not been provided with a copy of the opposition or update.
Could you please let me know what is the current status?

Kind regards,
Noeleen

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Johnson Controls

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Sent: Tuesday, 13 January 2026 18:13
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Subject: RE: URGENT - Opposition Deadline: 13 January 2026 - ADT vs. ADT10, Appl. no. M2025/011293, cl. 11 by JULIO 10 IMPORT, C. A.

Dear Ms. O´Sullivan:
Attached you will find the report with the missing details regarding the commercial name registration No. D-22.117 corresponding to the ADT   sign, whose coverage includes: A company dedicated to the manufacture, import, export, representation, distribution, sale, purchase, installation, and maintenance of electrical and electronic security equipment for fire and theft protection; computerized industrial control and local and remote signaling panels, closed-circuit TV, access control, central stations, and other similar items, and in general to the performance of any activity connected or related to the fields described.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require.

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Mikel A. Vásquez T.
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De: Noeleen O'Sullivan [mailto:[email-masked]]
Enviado el: lunes, 12 de enero de 2026 06:09
Para: Maria Quintero - De Sola PAte & Brown <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
CC: 'Dra. Irene De Sola' <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; 'Yasmina Adan - De Sola Pate & Brown' <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>; 'Mikel Ali Vasquez - De Sola Pate & Brown Abogados' <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; 'Maria Jaramillo' <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; 'Mariela Fernandez - De Sola Pate & Brown' <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Asunto: RE: URGENT - Opposition Deadline: 13 January 2026 - ADT vs. ADT10, Appl. no. M2025/011293, cl. 11 by JULIO 10 IMPORT, C. A.

Opposition Deadline: 29 January 2026

Dear Maria,

Given our prospects are considered high (80%) and we can base our opposition on related classes, please go ahead.

Meanwhile, you might please provide me with the missing details in the attached excel report – see highlighted in red.

Kind regards,
Noeleen

Noeleen O’Sullivan
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Johnson Controls

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From: Maria Quintero - De Sola PAte & Brown <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Friday, 9 January 2026 18:37
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Subject: RE: URGENT - Opposition Deadline: 13 January 2026 - ADT vs. ADT10, Appl. no. M2025/011293, cl. 11 by JULIO 10 IMPORT, C. A.

Dear Noeleen:

In regards to your e-mail we wish to confirm that the application  for the TM ADT10 & DESIGN  in class 11 was published for opposition purposes on Bulletin 647and its term has been extended until January 29, 2026.

As noted in the following chart the application filed by the company JULIO 10 IMPORT, C.A. is identical to the ADT trademarks of the client, and the logo  is very similar to those of the clients ADT TM, notwithstanding even though the trademark has been applied in class 11 to distinguish APPLIANCES AND INSTALLATIONS FOR LIGHTING, HEATING, COOLING, STEAM PRODUCTION, COOKING, DRYING, VENTILATION AND WATER DISTRIBUTION, AS WELL AS SANITARY INSTALLATIONS and it could be considered by the Registrar that the goods covered by class 11 and those by 7 or 9 does not have any relation, and could exists without causing confusion in the public, we recommend to file the opposition since among the goods applied for exists SECURITY LAMPS.

Trademark
(ADT10 and Design)

Applicant
JULIO 10 IMPORT, C. A.,
of Calle 100, C. C. Plaza Lago, Local 35, Sector Casco Central, Maracaibo - Venezuela
Application no.
M2025/011293
Application date
October 30, 2025
Class

11: APPLIANCES AND INSTALLATIONS FOR LIGHTING, HEATING, COOLING, STEAM PRODUCTION, COOKING, DRYING, VENTILATION AND WATER DISTRIBUTION, AS WELL AS SANITARY INSTALLATIONS. CLASS 11 PRIMARILY COMPRISES ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATIONS, PARTICULARLY FOR LIGHTING, COOKING, COOLING, AND SANITATION. THIS CLASS SPECIFICALLY INCLUDES: - AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATIONS; - OVENS OTHER THAN LABORATORY OVENS, FOR EXAMPLE: DENTAL OVENS, MICROWAVE OVENS, BAKERY OVENS; - STOVES AS HEATING APPLIANCES; - SOLAR THERMAL COLLECTORS; - CHIMNEY FLUES, CHIMNEYS, CHIMNEYS FOR DWELLINGS; - STERILIZERS, INCINERATORS; - LIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATIONS, FOR EXAMPLE: LIGHT TUBES, SPOTLIGHTS, ILLUMINATED HOUSE NUMBERS, VEHICLE REFLECTORS, VEHICLE LIGHTS; - LAMPS (LIGHTING FIXTURES), FOR EXAMPLE: ELECTRIC LAMPS, GAS LAMPS, LABORATORY LAMPS, OIL LAMPS, STREETLIGHTS, SECURITY LAMPS; - TANNING BEDS; - BATHING FACILITIES, BATHING EQUIPMENT; - TOILETS, URINALS; - FOUNTAINS, CHOCOLATE FOUNTAINS; - ELECTROTHERMAL CUSHIONS, PADS AND BLANKETS OTHER THAN FOR MEDICAL USE; - HOT WATER BOTTLES; - ELECTROTHERMAL CLOTHING; - ELECTRIC YOGURT MAKERS, BREAD MAKERS, COFFEE MAKERS, ICE CREAM MAKERS; - ICE MAKERS AND MACHINES.
Description
Please provide English translation

Internet searches (Googles) / other applications

Not much information is found online about this company, other than the following Instagram handle: Julio 10 import C.A (@julio10import) • Instagram photos and videos<https://www.instagram.com/julio10import/>, according to which this company is a clothing, lingerie, and homewares wholesaler. It has two other pending applications, both of which cover clothing goods in class 24 and 25.

Prospects in an opposition (%)
 80%
Basis
 ADT, ADT MONOGRAM and ADTI Trademarks of the client registered in classes 7, 9 and as commercial name.
Next steps/timeframe
 January 29, 2026
Costs
 US$ 600 for our professional fees, US$12 in official fees and US$10 in associated expenses.

In any case we await for your comments on how you would like to proceed in the present case.

Do not hesitate to contact us if you require further information.

Best regards,

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De: Noeleen O'Sullivan [mailto:[email-masked]]
Enviado el: viernes, 9 de enero de 2026 4:38 a. m.
Para: Maria Rosario Quintero
CC: 'Dra. Irene De Sola'
Asunto: RE: URGENT - Opposition Deadline: 13 January 2026 - ADT vs. ADT10, Appl. no. M2025/011293, cl. 11 by JULIO 10 IMPORT, C. A.

Thanks Maria,

Could you simply provide me with the list of conflicting goods in class 11? Assuming they are unrelated to our typical ADT (security/alarm), then we will not take action.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Kind regards,
Noeleen

Noeleen O’Sullivan
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Johnson Controls

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From: Maria Rosario Quintero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Thursday, 8 January 2026 18:40
To: Noeleen O'Sullivan <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: 'Dra. Irene De Sola' <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>
Subject: RE: URGENT - Opposition Deadline: 13 January 2026 - ADT vs. ADT10, Appl. no. M2025/011293, cl. 11 by JULIO 10 IMPORT, C. A.

Dear Noelle:

Thanks for your e-mail, the lapse for filing opposition has been extended due to the holidays and the closure of the Ip Registry, will get back to you with our detailed opinion.

Best regards,

María del Rosario Quintero
De Sola Pate & Brown  Abogados – Consultores
De Sola Pate & Brown Attorneys & Counselors
Torre Domus, 15th Floor, Av. Abraham Lincoln, Sabana Grande, Caracas, Venezuela
Tel. (58-212) 793-9898 (ext. 320), Fax (58-212) 793-9043, Cel: (58-412) 602 3825
E-mail: [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>

De: Noeleen O'Sullivan <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Enviado el: jueves, 8 de enero de 2026 9:26 a. m.
Para: Maria Rosario Quintero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
CC: 'Dra. Irene De Sola' <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Asunto: URGENT - Opposition Deadline: 13 January 2026 - ADT vs. ADT10, Appl. no. M2025/011293, cl. 11 by JULIO 10 IMPORT, C. A.
Importancia: Alta

Deadline: 13 January 2026

Dear Maria,

I’ve come across an application for ADT10 and Design,  , in class 11 in the name of JULIO 10 IMPORT, C. A.
It appears to be a wholesale for clothing and homeware goods which is not of concern. However, I do not have the list of goods in class 11 (in English). Could you please advise?

Trademark
(ADT10 and Design)

Applicant
JULIO 10 IMPORT, C. A.,
of Calle 100, C. C. Plaza Lago, Local 35, Sector Casco Central, Maracaibo - Venezuela
Application no.
M2025/011293
Application date
October 30, 2025
Class
11
Description
Please provide English translation

Internet searches (Googles) / other applications

Not much information is found online about this company, other than the following Instagram handle: Julio 10 import C.A (@julio10import) • Instagram photos and videos<https://www.instagram.com/julio10import/>, according to which this company is a clothing, lingerie, and homewares wholesaler. It has two other pending applications, both of which cover clothing goods in class 24 and 25.

Prospects in an opposition (%)

Basis

Next steps/timeframe

Costs

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Kind regards,
Noeleen

Noeleen O’Sullivan
Trademark Counsel
Johnson Controls

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