The trademark STOK was filed by Illinois Tool Works Inc., a U.S. corporation (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on June 16, 2022, and received one opposition filed on September 12, 2022 by Sto SE & Co. KGaA on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by GMP Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued September 12, 2022
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on May 25, 2023. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on February 11, 2024.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 1 with Pressure sensitive adhesive tapes and pressure sensitive adhesive tapes of acrylic, rubber or silicone..
The mark was filed in class 17 with following description of goods:
Acoustic insulation articles and materials
Soundproofing materials
Insulating materials
Insulating materials to insulate automotive batteries
Thermal insulating materials
Electrical insulating materials
Electrical insulating materials in the form of sheets or rolls
Padding materials of plastics
Cushioning materials of rubber or plastics
Seals, sealants and fillers
Fireproof seals
Silicone sealants
Sealing compounds
Waterproof sealants
Polyurethane sealants
Seals (non-metallic -) for automotive applications
Self-adhesive plastic sheets for use in industry
Adhesive materials in the form of strips [other than for household medical, stationery use]
Insulating water proofing membranes
Dust proofing sealants
Non-conducting materials for retaining heat
Insulating materials made of polyurethane foam
Waterproofing and moisture proofing articles and materials
Shock-absorbing and packing materials, vibration dampers
Fire resistant and fire preventive articles and materials
Silicone foam heat shielding
Silicone foam sealants
Fabrics for insulation
Protective acrylic coatings in the form of paints for insulating purposes
Insulating coatings
Flexible tubes of plastic
Plastic films for electrical insulation
Polymer films for use in the manufacture of electronic circuits
Polypropylene films, other than for wrapping or packaging
Adhesive tapes, strips, bands and films
Self-adhesive tapes, other than stationery and not for medical or household purposes
Porous non-woven adhesive tapes
Air permeable adhesive tapes made from non-woven material
Insulations with sealing functions for noise protection
Structures (non-metallic -) for noise absorption [soundproofing]
Thermal insulating articles
Flexible elastomeric thermal insulation
Thermal interface materials
Solid core acrylic foam tapes
Laminates containing polyamide foams for thermal insulation
Insulating materials of plastics for thermal management
Fabrics made from synthetic fibres for insulation and noise reduction
Self adhesive fabrics made from synthetic fibres for insulation and noise reduction
Melamine fleece for thermal insulation
Polyethylene insulation for noise protection
Insulating fire resistant felt
Insulating polyethylene foams
Electrically insulating gap filling sheets and tapes
Multi-layer heat reflective fabrics for insulating
Multi-layer shock absorbing fabrics to provide mechanical impact resistance
Adhesive materials for shielding from electromagnetic interference
Adhesive materials for shielding from radio frequency interference
Shock-absorbing and packing materials, vibration dampers
Adhesive materials for reducing noise, vibration and harshness