The trademark POSTIGO was filed by SOVENCA, S.L., a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of Spain (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on March 13, 2023, and received one opposition filed on May 25, 2023 by Posti Group Oyj on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by HEINONEN & CO and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued May 25, 2023
The application was filed in Spanish, and Spanish was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The application claimed as seniority of the Federal Republic of Germany trademark 606277 registered on August 5, 1993 and filed on August 5, 1993 which was accepted by the office.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Dresses, namely robes
Scarves
Hosiery
Hosiery
Braces [suspenders] for clothing
Collars [clothing]
Neck scarves [mufflers]
Camisoles
Boxer shorts
Skull caps
Bodices [lingerie]
Underwear
Underwear
Hoods [clothing]
Belts [clothing]
Dressing gowns
Dressing gowns
Sweaters
Socks
Sock suspenders
Garters
Stocking suspenders
Stocking suspenders
Inner soles
Shirts
Shirt fronts
Short-sleeve shirts
Furs [clothing]
Detachable collars
Tights
Wetsuits for water-skiing
Combinations [clothing]
Sweat-absorbent underwear
Corselets
Suits
Ready-made clothing
Babies' pants [underwear]
Babies' pants [underwear]
Babies' pants [underwear]
Babies' pants [underwear]
Babies' pants [underwear]
Ear muffs [clothing]
Neckties
Spats
Breeches for wear
Trousers
Cyclists' clothing
Outerclothing
Gloves [clothing]
Ready-made linings [parts of clothing]
Scarves
Sashes for wear
Sashes for wear
Knitwear [clothing]
Shirt yokes
Fur stoles
Gabardines [clothing]
Corsets [underclothing]
Girdles
Galoshes
Waistcoats
Trouser straps
Wimples
Coats
Coats
Waterproof clothing
Rain slickers
Leggings [leg warmers]
Jerseys [clothing]
Skirts
Skirts
Layettes [clothing]
Liveries
Sports jerseys
Cuffs
Aprons [clothing]
Muffs [clothing]
Maniples
Fingerless gloves
Mitres [hats]
Pelerines
Pelisses
Beach clothes
Pockets for clothing
Pyjamas
Underpants
Brassieres
Brassieres
Brassieres
Brassieres
Overcoats
Overcoats
Overcoats
Togas
Uniforms
Stuff jackets [clothing]
Jackets [clothing]
Paper clothing
Bathing trunks
Bathing trunks
Bathing suits
Bathing suits
Bathing suits
Bath robes
Bath robes
Bibs, not of paper
Bibs, not of paper
Footmuffs, not electrically heated
Headbands [clothing]
Parkas
Petticoats
Slips [underclothing]
Teddies [underclothing]
Bandanas [neckerchiefs]
Clothing for gymnastics
Clothing of imitations of leather
Clothing of leather
Mantillas
Masquerade costumes
Saris
Tee-shirts
Turbans
Ascots
Fishing vests
Money belts [clothing]
Pocket squares
Paper hats [clothing]
Sleep masks
Skorts
Ponchos
Sarongs
Sarongs
Ski gloves
Leggings [trousers]
Leggings [trousers]
Leggings [trousers]
Jumper dresses
Knickers
Knickers
Knickers
Knickers
Sports singlets
Albs
Sweat-absorbent socks
Dress shields
Stockings
Heelpieces for stockings
Footwear (other than orthopaedic footwear), Namely esparto shoes or sandals
Shoes
Bath sandals
Bath slippers
Bath slippers
Boots
Half-boots
Tips for footwear
Lace boots
Boot uppers
Galoshes
Gymnastic shoes
Slippers
Slippers
Slippers
Slippers
Beach shoes
Wooden shoes
Sandals
Heelpieces for footwear
Welts for footwear
Soles for footwear
Heels
Sports shoes
Boots for sports
Ski boots
Ankle boots
Snowboarding footwear
Non-slipping devices for footwear
Fittings of metal for footwear
Footwear uppers
Footwear uppers
Football shoes
Football shoes
Studs for football boots
Studs for football boots
Valenki [felted boots]
Headgear, namely berets
Caps being headwear
Caps being headwear
Bonnets
Caps being headwear
Hat frames [skeletons]
Cap peaks
Ankle socks
Hats
Headgear
Top hats
Veils [clothing]
Bathing caps
Shower caps
Visors [headwear].
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Import and export services
Supplying services for others (purchase of goods and services for other enterprise)
Commercial management assistance in relation to franchises
Retailing Via electronic means or Via global computer networks in relation to the following goods: orthopaedic footwear, Boots for medical purposes, Support for flat feet, Namely arch supports for footwear, Orthopaedic soles, arch supports for boots and shoes, Footwear (except orthopaedic footwear), Namely concrete Esparto shoes or sandals, Shoes, shoelaces, Bath sandals, Slippers (bath), Bath slippers, Boots, Half-boots, Tips for footwear, Lace boots, Boot uppers, galoshes, Gymnastic shoes, slippery, Escarpins, bootees, Slippers, Beach footwear, Wooden shoes, sandals, Heel caps for footwear, Welts for footwear, footwear soles, Heels, sneakers, Sports footwear, boots (ski -), Ankle boots, Snowboarding footwear, Non-slip devices for footwear, Fittings of metal for footwear, Footwear uppers, Footwear uppers, Football shoes, Football shoes, Studs for football boots, Studs for football boots, valenki [felted boots] and Clothing accessories.