The trademark DR. PROTEC was filed by BERICAH S.p.A., a corporation established under the laws of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on June 15, 2021, and received one opposition filed on August 20, 2021 by Soft Touch AB on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by ZACCO SWEDEN AB and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued August 20, 2021
The application was filed in Italian, and Italian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on November 4, 2021. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on November 7, 2021.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 3 with following description of goods:
Floor cleaning preparations
Detergents
Detergents for household use
Detergents, other than for use in manufacturing operations and for medical purposes
Cleaning compositions for spot removal
Preparations for cleaning dentures
Chemical cleaning preparations for household purposes.
The mark was filed in class 5 with following description of goods:
Disinfectants
Disinfectants and antiseptics
Disinfectants for veterinary use
Disinfectants for medical use
Sanitizers for household use
Disinfectants for hygiene purposes
Antiseptic cleansers
Bacteria fighting cleanser
Germicidal detergents
Medicated and sanitising soaps and detergents
Veterinary preparations
Cleaners [preparations] for sterilising surgical instruments
Sterilizing preparations
Medicated mouthwash
Antiseptic mouthwashes
Antimicrobial mouthwashes.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Disposable gloves for laboratory use
Gloves for industrial purposes for protection against injury
Protective masks
Biohazard suits
Protective suits [against accident or injury]
Protective headgear for the prevention of accident or injury.
The mark was filed in class 10 with following description of goods:
Medical and veterinary apparatus and instruments
Gloves for use in hospitals
Gloves for veterinary use
Gloves for dental use
Gloves for medical purposes
Protective gloves for use by persons working in medicine
Disposable gloves for surgical use
Disposable gloves for veterinary use
Protective gloves for use by persons working in the dentistry
Gloves for medical examinations
Protective gloves for use by surgeons during operations
Surgical masks
Protective face masks for medical use
Protective masks for use by surgeons during operations
Protective face masks for dental use
Surgical caps
Protective bonnets for the hair for wear by veterinary practitioners
Protective bonnets for the hair for wear by dental practitioners
Protective bonnets for the hair for wear by medical practitioners
Medical gowns
Surgical scrub suits
Patient examination gowns
Surgical shoe covers
Mittens for medical use
Dental curing lights
Lighting for medical use
Ultrasonic cleaning instruments for medical use
Disposable syringes.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Bibs of paper
Shields [paper seals]
Dental tray covers of paper.
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Polishing gloves
Dusting gloves
Gloves for household purposes
Cotton gloves for household purposes
Household gloves for cleaning purposes
Household plastic gloves
Rubber gloves for household use
Gardening gloves
Cloths for cleaning
Floor cloths
Cleaning articles
Microfiber cloths for cleaning
Swabs for cleaning medical instruments
Sponges for cleaning medical instruments.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Gloves [clothing]
Bonnets [headwear]
Bathing caps
Shower caps
Dresses
Laboratory coats
White coats for hospital use
Combinations [clothing]
Jumper suits
Overalls
Paper aprons
Plastic aprons
Nurse overalls
Muffs [clothing]
Bibs, not of paper
Chefs' hats
Cap peaks
Paper hats for wear by chefs
Paper hats [clothing].
The mark was filed in class 42 with Research and development services.