The trademark PARO was filed by Łukasz Gąska, a national of the Republic of Poland (the "Applicant") and Marta Sowińska-Gąska, a national of the Republic of Poland (the "Co-Applicant", and jointly with the "Applicant" referred to as the "Applicants" going forward). The application was published for oppositions on January 7, 2021, and received two oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are two Oppositions claimed against trademark.
The first opposition filed on April 7, 2021 by Paroc Group Oy on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Borenius Attorneys Ltd and its proceedings were handled in English The second opposition filed on February 18, 2021 by Hamberger Industriewerke GmbH on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Winter, Brandl - Partnerschaft mbB and its proceedings were handled in English
The application was filed in Polish, and Polish was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Sprayers [automatic installations] for watering
Watering installations, automatic
Water treatment units for aerating and circulating water
Spray units being parts of water supply installations
Decorative fountains, sprinkler and irrigation systems
Steam generators and Steam humidifier For use in urban architecture
Water supply equipment
Regulating and safety accessories for water and gas installations
Filters for industrial and household use
All above goods except toilet seats of wood, wood substitute materials and plastics.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Business project management services for construction projects
Sale of the following goods: Sprayers [automatic installations] for watering, Automatic watering installations, Water treatment units for aerating and circulating water, Spray units being parts of water supply installations, Decorative fountains, sprinkler and irrigation systems, Steam generators and steamers for use in urban architecture
Sale of the following goods: Water supply equipment, Regulating and safety accessories for water and gas installations, Filters for industrial or household use, Parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods
Management of retail, wholesale and Internet shops
Commercial brokerage in relation to matching business partners
Import-export agency services
Business consultancy, for others, in the field of selection of goods
All above services not related to toilet seats of wood, wood substitute materials and plastics
All above services in relation to water supply systems and not for insulation used for building and construction.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Construction drafting
Architectural services
Engineering services
Design services
Science and technology services
Testing, authentication and quality control
Certification
Testing of industrial apparatus for certification purposes
Analysis, research, testing, calibrating and re-designing of industrial machines and apparatus
Design of industrial plant
Technical research and technical project studies
Research and development for others
Consultancy in the field of construction drafting and Consultancy in the field of architecture and construction drafting
Technical engineering surveys, in the field of building construction, interior furnishings and interior design
Consultancy in the field of energy saving and energy efficiency in buildings and Technological consultancy in the fields of energy production and use
Industrial analysis and research services
Technical supervision and inspection
Designing and furnishing interiors, swimming pools and public infrastructure for others
Technical expert opinions in the field of construction, furnishing and interior design and public spaces
All above services not related to toilet seats of wood, wood substitute materials and plastics
All above services in relation to water supply systems and not for insulation used for building and construction.