The trademark NF was filed by MPR GmbH & Co. KG, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 10, 2022, and received one opposition filed on August 10, 2022 by ASSOCIATION FRANCAISE DE NORMALISATION (AFNOR) on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by ERNEST GUTMANN - YVES PLASSERAUD S.A.S. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued August 10, 2022
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with Helmets for bicycles.
The mark was filed in class 12 with following description of goods:
Land vehicles and conveyances
Vehicles and conveyances
Vehicles for use on land
Parts and fittings for vehicles
Structural parts of bicycles
Bicycles
Motorised bicycles
Electric bicycles
Bicycle handlebar grips
Child carrying trailers
Bicycle saddles
Handlebar ends for bicycles
Bicycle mudguards
Water bottle cages for bicycles
Luggage carriers for cycles
Bicycle frames
Bicycle wheels
Saddle covers for bicycles
Bicycle seat posts
Bicycle handlebars
Air pumps for bicycles for the inflation of tyres
Baskets adapted for bicycles, the above-mentioned goods excluding personal protective equipment (PPE).
The mark was filed in class 18 with Cycling Rucksacks and Cycling Bags..
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Cycling Clothing
Cycling Headgear
Cycling Footwear
Cyclists' clothing
Cycling shoes
Cycling gloves, the above-mentioned goods excluding personal protective clothing and equipment (PPE).