The trademark Virus protect was filed by Mihaela-Violeta Matei, a national of Romania (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 16, 2023, and received one opposition filed on August 16, 2023 by STADA Arzneimittel AG on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by HARMSEN UTESCHER and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued August 16, 2023
The application was filed in Romanian, and Romanian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Refusal with reference B 018467332 was partially rejected according to Article 7(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on November 22, 2022 by the EUIPO. The Refusal with reference B 018467332 was Rejected according to Article 7(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on March 5, 2025 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 3 with following description of goods:
Bleaching preparations (decolourants), For cosmetic purposes
Cotton wool wadding, For cosmetic purposes
Cotton puffs impregnated with make-up removing preparations
Hydrogen peroxide, For cosmetic purposes
Make up preparations
Make-up removing preparation
Make-up
Massage gels not for medical purposes
Mascara
Pomades for cosmetic purposes
Skin Bleach Cream/ Skin lightening creams
Artificial sun tanning preparations (cosmetics)
Preparations for sun protection
Talcum powder, for toilet use
Tooth whitening strips
Perfumed toilet waters
Hyaluronic Acid Serum.
The mark was filed in class 5 with following description of goods:
Dietetic food and substances adapted for medical or veterinary use, food for babies
Dietary supplements for humans and animals
Amino acids for medical purposes
Amino acid, For veterinary purposes
Pharmaceutical preparations for treating rheumatological diseases.
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Cooking apparatus and installations
Water supply installations
Heating apparatus
Lighting apparatus.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Business management
Business administration
Office functions
Updating of advertising material
Updating and maintenance of files in computer databases
Updating and maintenance of information in registries
Commercial administration of the licensing of the goods and services of others
Cost-price analysis
Business management assistance
Commercial or industry management assistance
Marketing research
Compilation of information to computer databases
Compiling indexes of information for commercial or advertising purposes
Providing of business information via websites
Provision of commercial and business contact information
Providing an online commercial marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services
Commercial information and consultancy for consumers on choosing goods and services
Computerised file management
Interim business management
Marketing services
Presentation of goods and services on communications media, For retail purposes
Distribution of advertising material
Public relations
Writing of publicity texts
The bringing together For the benefit of others in relation to the following services: A variety of services, for example, Vermin exterminating [other than for agriculture, forestry or horticulture] Enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase these services, The aforesaid services can be presented through mail order catalogues or By electronic means, Including via websites or Through the media of teleshopping programmes
The bringing together For the benefit of others in relation to the following goods: Bleaching agents, Buffing compounds and Furbishing and polishing preparations, Perfumery, Essential oil, Cosmeceuticals, Hair lotions, Astringents Bleaches for cosmetic use, Bath salts, Not for medical purposes, Bleaching preparations [decolourants] Bleaches for cosmetic use, Cotton wool wadding Bleaches for cosmetic use, Cotton wool pads impregnated with make-up removing preparations, hydrogen peroxide Bleaches for cosmetic use, Make-up preparations, Make-up removing preparations, Make-up, massage gels, Not for medical purposes, Mascara, Lipsticks Bleaches for cosmetic use, Skin Bleach Cream, creams for paling the skin, Sun-tanning preparations (cosmetics preparations), Preparations for sun protection, Talc for toilet use, Tooth whitening strips, eaux de toilette, Hyaluronic acid serum, The bringing together For the benefit of others in relation to the following goods: Dietetic food and substances Than for medical purposes or For veterinary purposes, Food for babies, dietary supplements for human purposes and for animals, Amino acids for medical purposes, Amino acids for veterinary purposes, pharmaceutical preparations for treating rheumatological diseases, The bringing together For the benefit of others in relation to the following goods: Cooking apparatus and installations, Water supply installations, Heaters, Lighting equipment Allowing consumers to conveniently view and purchase these goods, These goods can be supplied Through retail outlets, via mail order catalogue or By electronic means, Including via websites or Through teleshopping.
The mark was filed in class 37 with Construction and Vermin exterminating (other than for agriculture, horticulture or forestry)..