The trademark application MAKE THINGS BETTER was filed by Gougeon Brothers, Inc., a U.S. corporation (the "Applicant"). Application refused.
The application was filed in English (French was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on March 30, 2021.
The Refusal with reference B 018303172 was Rejected according to Article 7(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on May 10, 2021 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 1 with following description of goods:
Chemical products for use in industry, namely, unprocessed synthetic polymers and unprocessed synthetic resins
Unprocessed epoxy resins
Unprocessed synthetic polymer resins
Unprocessed plastics in the form of powders, liquids, and pastes
Unprocessed thermoset phenolic resins
Curing agents for the preparation of clear coats, for surface preparation for accelerating cure time of adhesive and for promoting adhesion
Chemical additives for hardening epoxy resins
Unprocessed phenolic resins and chemical additives for hardening adhesives for use in compression molding, manufacturing sporting goods, namely, surfboards, snowboards, skateboards, stand-up paddleboards, water skis, snow skis, wakeboards, backpacks, snowshoes, bows and arrows
Unprocessed phenolic resins and chemical additives for hardening adhesives for use in casting, potting, and encapsulation
Unprocessed phenolic resins and chemical additives for hardening adhesives for use in making electronics, cast countertops, and works of art, namely, jewelry
Chemical additives for adhesives used in industry
Adhesives used in industry
Epoxy polymeric bonding agents for bonding laminates to surfboards
Curing agent for the unprocessed epoxy resin
Polymer coatings for wood.
The mark was filed in class 2 with following description of goods:
Protective coatings for boats and watercraft
Protective coatings for wood, namely, polymeric compositions to protect wood against deterioration
Coloring, namely, pigments for addition to protective coatings
Coatings in the nature of industrial sealants for waterproofing and surface hardening.
The mark was filed in class 17 with following description of goods:
Plastic composite material in the form of powders, liquids, and pastes for use in manufacturing