The trademark tricell was filed by Ecowipes Sp. z o. o., a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Poland (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on November 14, 2021, and received one opposition filed on February 14, 2022 by Tristel plc on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by MAIKOWSKI & NINNEMANN PATENTANWÄLTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued February 14, 2022
The application was filed in Polish, and Polish was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003164150 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on May 29, 2023 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 10 with Disposable mats and sheets for medical purposes and Surgical sheets, disposable aprons, For medical use, Disposable shoe covers for medical personnel, Disposable caps, For medical use, Urological pads..
The mark was filed in class 16 with Paper items household purposes, in particular, Towels of paper, Handkerchiefs of paper or of cellulose, Toilet paper, Moistened toilet paper, Bibs of paper, Disposable mats, Face cloths made of paper and Paper wipes for cleaning..
The mark was filed in class 24 with Cotton cloths, Disposable cloths, Wash cloths, sanitary cotton cloths, dry cotton cloths for make-up removal, Towels of textile and Sheets of cellulose, Bath mitts..
The mark was filed in class 25 with Aprons [clothing] and Disposable aprons..
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Wholesale and retail business in relation the following goods: Non-woven fabrics, also biodegradable, for construction, medical, household and agricultural use
Retailing and wholesaling via the internet in relation the following goods: Non-woven fabrics, also biodegradable, for construction, medical, household and agricultural use
Sales promotion
Provision of commercial information
Online advertising on a computer network
Publication of publicity texts
Radio- and TV- advertising
Organisation of trade fairs and exhibitions for commercial and advertising purposes
Dissemination and distribution of advertising matter
Business inquiries
Marketing and presentation
Demonstration of goods and presentation of services for commercial or advertising purposes