The trademark application ZIP was filed by Janusz Kania, a national of the Republic of Poland (the "Applicant") and MACIEJ MLEK, a national of the Czech Republic (the "Co-Applicant", and jointly with the "Applicant" referred to as the "Applicants" going forward). The application was published for oppositions on May 29, 2022, and it was registered by office on September 1, 2022 without any oppositions.
The application was filed in Polish (English was selected as the second language).
The Refusal with reference B 018496215 was partially rejected according to Article 7(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on January 30, 2022 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Neckerchiefs
Ascots (ties)
Bandanas [neckerchiefs]
Headscarves
Kerchiefs [clothing]
Visors being headwear
Cravats
Knee highs
Neckties
Mankinis
Eye masks
Bowties
Ear muffs [clothing]
Headbands [clothing]
Sweatbands
Beach wraps
Pelisses
Pop socks
Stockings
Bloomers
Tights
Socks
Scarves.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Import-export agency services
Shop window dressing
Distribution of advertising material
Electronic data processing
Electronic order processing
Collection and systematisation of information into computer databases
Provision of commercial information
Computerized file management
Internet marketing
Demonstration of goods
Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes
Sales promotion
Conducting, arranging and organizing trade shows and trade fairs for commercial and advertising purposes
Advertising
Dissemination of advertising and promotional materials
Organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes
Provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services
Wholesale services in relation to: neckerchiefs, Ascots (ties), bandannas, headshawls, Scarves (clothing), Visors (headgear), Ascots
Wholesale services in relation to: Knee-high socks, Neckties, Mankinis, Eye masks, Bow ties, Ear muffs (clothing)
Wholesale services in relation to: Head-bands, sweat bands, Beach wraps, Pelisses
Wholesale services in relation to: knee highs, Stockings, Plus fours, pantyhose, Socks, Scarfs
Retailservices in relation to the following goods: neckerchiefs, Ascots (ties), bandannas, headshawls, Scarves (clothing), Visors (headgear), Ascots
Retailservices in relation to the following goods: Knee-high socks, Neckties, Mankinis, Eye masks
Retailservices in relation to the following goods: Bow ties, Ear muffs (clothing), Head-bands, sweat bands, Beach wraps
Retailservices in relation to the following goods: Pelisses, knee highs, Stockings, Plus fours, pantyhose, Socks
Retail services in relation to scarfs
Online retail services in relation to neckerchiefs, Ascots (ties), bandannas, headshawls, Scarves (clothing), Visors (headgear), Ascots
Online retail services in relation to: Knee-high socks, Neckties, Mankinis, Eye masks
Online retail services in relation to bowties, Ear muffs (clothing), Head-bands, sweat bands
Online retail services in relation to beach wraps, Pelisses, knee highs, Stockings, Plus fours, pantyhose, Socks
Online retail services in relation to scarves
Mail order retail services in relation to neckerchiefs, Ascots (ties), bandannas, headshawls, Scarves (clothing), Visors (headgear), Ascots
Mail order retail services in relation to vegetables: Knee-high socks, Neckties, Mankinis, Eye masks
Mail order retail services in relation to bowties, Ear muffs (clothing), Head-bands, sweat bands
Mail order retail services in relation to beach wraps, Pelisses, knee highs, Stockings, Plus fours, pantyhose, Socks
Mail order retail services in relation to scarves.