The trademark SHIELD was filed by Fortdress Group GmbH, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on June 13, 2021, and received one opposition filed on August 12, 2021 by Shield-X Technology Inc. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by A2 ESTUDIO LEGAL and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued August 12, 2021
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003152738 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on November 23, 2022 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Ventilation suits
Visors for helmets
Safety caps
Balaclavas for protection against accidents, irradiation and fire
Safety helmets
Shoes (Protective -)
Life preservers
Reflective safety vests
Protective and safety equipment
Safety glasses for protecting the eyes
Protective industrial shoes
Protective industrial boots
Safety restraints, other than for vehicle seats and sports equipment
Safety, security, protection and signalling devices
Protective footwear for the prevention of accident or injury
Safety clothing for protection against accident or injury
Safety gloves for protection against accident or injury
Safety boots for use in industry [for protection against accident or injury]
Goggles
Workmen's protective face-shields
Knee-pads for workers
Support belts for workers
Protective work clothing [for protection against accident or injury].
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods: