The trademark credo was filed by Handelsagentur Grüssen 5 GmbH, a corporation established under the laws of the Swiss Confederation (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 21, 2020, and received undefined oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are undefined oppositions were filed:
The first opposition filed on August 23, 2020 by "Credo" Stahlwarenfabrik Gustav Kracht GmbH & Co. KG on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by BRINKMANN & PARTNER Patentanwälte Partnerschaft mbB and its proceedings were handled in German
The second opposition filed on August 23, 2020 by L. Credi - Peugler GmbH on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by SSM SANDMAIR PATENTANWÄLTE RECHTSANWALT PARTNERSCHAFT MBB and its proceedings were handled in German
The third opposition filed on August 19, 2020 by POLIPOL Holding GmbH & Co. KG on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Friese, Nadine and its proceedings were handled in German
The fourth opposition filed on July 30, 2020 by Kermi GmbH on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by PATENTANWÄLTE BRESSEL UND PARTNER MBB and its proceedings were handled in German
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Appeal with reference B R2176/2022-5 was Opposition allowed according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on March 27, 2023 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 003129058 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on September 12, 2022 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 003129400 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) CTMR with decision issued on September 6, 2021 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 8 with following description of goods:
Cutlery, and food preparation implements being kitchen knives, cutting and grinding implements
Hand-operated tools and implements for treatment of materials, and for construction, repair and maintenance
Hand-operated hygienic and beauty implements for humans and animals.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Navigation, orientation, location, tracking and map making devices (other than for packaging, storage, sending or transport containers or goods, or being in connection with the aforesaid)
Information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices
Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling devices
Optical devices, enhancers and correctors
Apparatus, instruments and cables for electricity.
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Apparatus for cooling and preserving foodstuffs and beverages (other than for packaging, storage, sending or transport containers or goods, or being in connection with the aforesaid)
Light reflectors
Apparatus for cooking, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and air purification apparatus and installations
Fireplaces, domestic
Personal heating and drying implements
Sanitary installations, water supply and sanitation equipment.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Bags, pouches and Goods for packaging, packing and storage purposes of paper, cardboard or plastic (none of the aforesaid goods for packaging, storage, sending or transport of temperature sensitive goods)
Decoration and art materials and media
Printed matter
Stationery and educational supplies.
The mark was filed in class 18 with Luggage, Bags, Pocket wallets and Other carrying cases (none of the aforesaid goods for packaging, storage, sending or transport of temperature sensitive goods) and Umbrellas and parasols..
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Crockery, cooking pot sets
Articles for the care of clothing and footwear
Household utensils for cleaning, brushes and brush-making materials
Unworked and semi-worked glass, not specified for use.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Clothing
Headgear
Parts of clothing, footwear and headgear
Footwear.
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods:
Sporting articles and equipment
Festive decorations and artificial Christmas trees
Toys, games, and playthings
Fairground and playground apparatus.
The mark was filed in class 35 with Advertising, marketing and promotional services and Business assistance, management and administrative services..
The mark was filed in class 38 with Telecommunication services.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
IT services
Technological services
Testing, authentication and Quality control, Other than in the field of packaging, storage, shipping or transport containers or goods, or being in connection with the aforesaid, Design services