The trademark NORTIV8 was filed by TOP GLORY TRADING GROUP INC, a U.S. corporation (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 17, 2022, and received one opposition filed on August 3, 2022 by TECNICA GROUP S.p.A. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by INTERPATENT
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Italian was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003175996 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on September 12, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Shoes for protection against accidents, irradiation and fire
Anti-glare glasses
Visors for helmets
Gloves for protection against accidents
Protective helmets
Safety nets
Knee-pads for workers
Fire resistant gloves
Clothing for protection against accidents
Safety goggles
Protective industrial boots
Protective eyewear
Protective masks, not for medical purposes
Clothing for protection against chemicals
Head guards for sports
Articles of protective clothing for wear by motorcyclists for protection against accident or injury
Protective and safety equipment
Life-saving apparatus and equipment
Ski goggles
Swimming goggles.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Leather and imitations of leather
Animal skins
Luggage
Backpacks
Umbrellas and parasols
Walking sticks
Whips
Harnesses
Saddlery
Collars for animals
Leather shoulder belts.
The mark was filed in class 22 with following description of goods:
Nets
Awnings of textile or synthetic materials
Sails
Sacks for the transport and storage of materials in bulk
Padding and stuffing materials (except of paper, cardboard, rubber or plastics)
Textile fibers
Ropes
Strings
Tents
Tarpaulins.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Clothing
Baby Clothes
Waterproof Clothing
Sportswear
Shoes
Hats
Gloves [clothing]
Ski gloves
Sports shoes
Soccer shoes
Sandals
Ski Boots
Non- slipping devices for footwear
Insoles for shoes and boots
Socks
Ties [clothing]
Scarfs
Shawls
Veils [clothing]
Belts [clothing]
Leather belts [clothing]
Galoshes.
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods: