The trademark ENSIGN was filed by GMP INVESTMENTS HOLDINGS LIMITED, a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Cyprus (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on February 8, 2021, and received one opposition filed on May 6, 2021 by Eleco plc on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by SCHOPPE, ZIMMERMANN, STÖCKELER, ZINKLER, SCHENK & PARTNER MBB PATENTANWÄLTE and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued May 6, 2021
The application was filed in Italian, and Italian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003146253 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on August 24, 2022 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Fireproof automobile racing suits for safety purposes
Clothing for protection against fire
Articles of protective clothing for wear by motorcyclists for protection against accident or injury
Fire resistant gloves
Safety gloves for protection against accident or injury
Protective helmets for motorists
Protective helmets for motor cyclists
Clothes for protection against injury
Balaclavas for protection against accidents, irradiation and fire
Cases for tablet computers
Cases adapted for notebook computers
Carrying cases for cellular phones.
The mark was filed in class 12 with following description of goods:
Vehicles for use on land
Marine vehicles
Automotive vehicles
Motorcycles
Parts and fittings for vehicles.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Sportswear
Motorists' clothing
Sweat shirts
Blousons
Jerseys [clothing]
Undershirts
Gloves [clothing]
Jackets [clothing]
Tee-shirts
Combinations [clothing]
Waterproof suits for motorcyclists
Trousers
Headgear
Berets
Underwear
Footwear
Training shoes
Waist belts
Stockings.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Business administration
Advice and information concerning commercial business management
Office functions services
Business management
Advertising
Business administration and management.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Finance services
Monetary affairs
Real estate services
Financial services relating to savings
Real estate affairs
Financial management of holding companies
Estate trust management
Real estate procurement for others
Real estate and property management services
Real estate appraisal
Real estate equity sharing
Real estate services related to management of property investments