The trademark VIPRO was filed by Proventuss Polska Sp. z o.o., a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Poland (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 13, 2020, and received one opposition filed on October 4, 2020 by Schlüter-Systems KG on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Schröter & Albrecht Patentanwälte PartG mbB and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued October 4, 2020
The application was filed in Polish, and Polish was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on December 1, 2021.
The Opposition with reference B 003132065 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on December 19, 2021 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 1 with following description of goods:
Polyurethane adhesives
Sizing preparations
Adhesives for the building industry
Substances for removing adhesives
Adhesives for affixing insulating boards
Quick bonding adhesives for industrial use
Chemical products for the manufacture of adhesives
Adhesives for use in bonding materials [industrial]
Adhesive compounds with a base of epoxy resins
Chemical compounds for use in the manufacture of adhesives
Chemical preparations in the nature of glue accelerators
Adhesive fillers for filling surface blemishes
Industrial adhesives for use in coating and sealing
Chemicals for use in making adhesive substances
Chemical products for the manufacture of binders
Cement-waterproofing chemicals, except paints
Gluten [glue], other than for stationery or household purposes
Sealing compounds for use in building [chemical]
Chemical compositions for use in the construction industry
Chemical compositions for use in the civil engineering industry
Chemical sealing grout for use in the construction industry
Adhesives used in industry, in particular in the construction industry
Sealing compounds (Chemical -)
Chemical preparations for sealing
Sealants [chemicals] for the sealing of surfaces
Chemical penetrating sealers for natural stone
Urethane floor sealants
Binders for use in the formulation of caulks
Polymer coatings [other than paints]
Polyurethane coatings [other than paints]
Coatings for waterproofing [chemicals]
Chemicals for use in removing coatings
Adhesives for industrial use in the form of coatings
Preservatives for cement
Chemical compositions for preserving stonework
Surfactants for use in preserving concrete
Masonry preservatives, except paints and oils
Extenders [chemical substances]
Putties and other paste fillers
Unprocessed resins
Synthetic resins, unprocessed
Synthetic resins for use in the treatment of surfaces of buildings
Chemical additives for oils
Additives (Chemical -) for use in waterproofing masonry
Waterproofing membranes in liquid chemical form for use in construction
Solvents for lacquers
Chemical anchoring compounds
Solvents for paints
Stabilizing agents for solvents
Chemical cleaning agents for use in industrial processes
Chemical degreasing agents for use in manufacturing processes
Flame proofing chemicals
Fireproofing preparations
Chemical preparations for use in providing fire resisting properties
Glaziers' putty
Epoxy glue for general bonding and repair purposes
Adhesives for glazing
Structural adhesives for building use
Contact cements
Industrial adhesives for use in building
Spray adhesives
Anti-damp insulating compositions [other than paint]
Fluids for use in etching glass
Fluids for use in etching aluminium
Waterproofing preparations [chemical]
Cement preservatives, except paints and oils
Silicone resins
Epoxy resins
Polyurethane resins.
The mark was filed in class 17 with following description of goods:
Insulating adhesives
Adhesive sealant compounds
Insulation for building purposes
Polyurethane foam sheeting for use as building insulation
Sealing compounds
Fluid seals
Caulking compounds
Gasket material
Caulking compounds for sealing cracks
Gaskets
Sealing profiles (Non-metallic -)
Insulating mastics
Sealing membranes (Non-metallic -)
Molded foam for packing
Sealing and insulating materials
Sealant compounds for joints
Fillers for joint packing
Weather strips (Non-metallic -) for windows
Adhesive sealant and caulking compound
Elastomeric sealing material being liquid impermeable
Packing material for forming seals
Sealing agents for use in the construction industry
Moldable compounds for use in jointing and packing
Sealing tape for use with insulated glass
Insulations with sealing functions for heat protection
Polyurethane film for use in sealing and insulating
Weatherstripping sealants in the nature of caulk
Caulking materials
Sealing compounds [mastics]
Waterproof sealants
Polyurethane sealants
Hydraulic packing
Insulating paints
Industrial coatings [insulating]
Industrial coatings for insulating buildings
Insulatory coatings of plastic resin
Insulating fillers
Stuffing materials of plastics
Silicone foam thermal insulation
Polyurethane foam for insulating purposes
Insulating materials made of polyurethane foam
Insulating materials made of polyethylene foam
Foam insulation for use in building and construction
Anti-rust sealants
Repair resins (Synthetic -)
Acrylic resins (Insulating -)
Insulation sheets
Insulating materials
Insulating plaster
Insulating substances
Insulating oils
Insulating materials for building
Insulating materials for insulation against heat
Composite panels having insulating properties
Insulating water proofing membranes
Stopping materials
Glazing tapes
Weatherstrippings (Non-metallic -)
Insulating bands
Gap filling tapes
Adhesive tapes, for technical purposes
Self-adhesive packaging tapes, other than stationery and not for medical or household purposes
Weatherstripping compositions
Flexible hoses, not of metal
Isobutylene-isoprene rubber
Fire resistant expansion joints
Fireproof seals.
The mark was filed in class 19 with following description of goods:
Adhesive mortar for building purposes
Bituminous sealing membranes
Bitumen products for use as building preservatives
Fillers for repairing walls
Sheathing boards, not of metal
Balustrading
Doors, not of metal
Glass doors
Glass panels
Glass walls
Building materials consisting of glass
Fences, not of metal
Handrails of non-metallic materials for stairs
Handrails of non-metallic materials for walkways
Mortar for building
Rigid pipes, not of metal, for building
Fireproof seals in the nature of building materials
Polymeric bitumen emulsion for waterproofing buildings.