The trademark KN was filed by ICANDY Trading Ltd., a corporation established under the laws of Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 27, 2020, and received one opposition filed on August 27, 2020 by K&N Engineering, Inc. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by GEVERS and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued August 27, 2020
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 following description of goods:
Protective masks, protective visors
Face masks for protection against biological hazards, in particular against viruses
Face protection shields for protection against biological hazards, in particular against viruses
Anti-pollution masks for respiratory protection
Respiratory mask filters [non-medical]
Clothing for protection against biological hazards, in particular against viruses
Protective suits for protection against biological hazards, in particular against viruses
Gloves for protection against biological hazards, in particular against viruses
Headgear for protection against biological hazards, in particular against viruses
Footwear for protection against biological hazards, in particular against viruses
Goggles.
The mark was filed in class 10 with following description of goods:
Protective masks for use by persons working in medicine and doctors, face masks for medical use for protection against bacteria and viruses, sanitary masks for protection against bacteria and viruses for medical purposes, Protective visors for medical use
Clothing, headgear and footwear for medical personnel and patients.
Protective clothing for medical purposes, Gloves for medical purposes, Protective gloves for use by persons working in medicine and doctors, protective bonnets for the hair for wear by medical practitioners and medical personnel.