EUTM file information

018824805

GMF

January 19, 2023

Trademark Summary

The trademark GMF was filed by Global Maritime Forum Fonden, a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of Denmark (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on February 16, 2023, and received one opposition filed on May 15, 2023 by GMF ASSURANCES on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by ARDAN and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued May 15, 2023

The application was filed in Danish, and Danish was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).

Goods And Services

  • The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
    1. Advertising, marketing and promotional services in relation to global seaborne trade
    2. Business assistance, management and administrative services in relation to global seaborne trade
    3. Business analysis, research and information services in relation to global seaborne trade
    4. Consultancy regarding the global seaborne trade
    5. Public relations services in relation to global seaborne trade
    6. Promotion services, including of the global seaborne trade
    7. Commercial lobbying services
    8. Organization of events, exhibitions and fairs for commercial, promotional and advertising purposes in relation to global seaborne trade
    9. Business networking services within the maritime industry
    10. None of the aforementioned services in connection with insurance.
  • The mark was filed in class 39 with following description of goods:
    1. Transportation
    2. Transport by sea
    3. Sea freight services
    4. Arranging transport services by sea
    5. Consultancy in relation to maritime transport and seaborne transport in relation to trade, including preparation of concrete recommendations in connection with the maritime industry's challenges and opportunities.
  • The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
    1. Education services
    2. Instruction services
    3. Entertainment services
    4. Cultural activities
    5. Organisation of conferences and exhibitions
    6. Arranging of conferences
    7. Organisation of seminars
    8. Conducting courses, seminars and workshops
    9. Organisation and holding of fairs for cultural or educational purposes
    10. Conducting of conventions, including summits in the maritime industry
    11. All the aforementioned services in relation to global seaborne trade.
  • The mark was filed in class 45 with Lobbying services, other than for commercial purposes, in relation to global seaborne transport.