The trademark TARGET was filed by ME-PLAST KOZINA d.o.o., a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Slovenia (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on March 17, 2021, and received one opposition filed on June 17, 2021 by Target Brands, Inc. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by CSY Europe and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued June 17, 2021
The application was filed in Slovenian, and Slovenian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on May 22, 2022.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 26 with following description of goods:
Snap buttons for clothing
Stud buttons [fasteners] for shoes
Snap fasteners
Ornamental novelty buttons
Collar studs
Rivet buttons
Buttons for clothing
Shirt buttons
Stud buttons
Novelty buttons [badges] for wear
Blazer buttons of precious metals
Snap rings [fasteners]
Fastenings for suspenders
Shoe buckles
Clasps for clothing
Suspender ends [fasteners]
Snap hooks [fasteners] for clothing
Metal fasteners for footwear
Strap holders [dressmaking materials]
Blouse fasteners
Scarf clips not being jewelry
Elastic strips incorporating grips for securing trousers to riding boots