The trademark SHCCIG European Research and Development Gmbh was filed by SHCCIG European Research and Development GmbH, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on June 15, 2022, and received one opposition filed on September 14, 2022 by POSCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by DURÁN - CORRETJER, S.L.P. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued September 14, 2022
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (German was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003178806 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on December 10, 2023 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 1 with following description of goods:
Adhesives for use in industry
Chemical and organic compositions for use in the manufacture of food and beverages
Chemical preparations and materials for film, photography and printing
Chemical substances, chemical materials and chemical preparations, and natural elements
Detergents for use in manufacture and industry
Filtering materials [chemical, mineral, vegetable and other unprocessed materials]
Growing media, fertilizers and chemicals for use in agriculture, horticulture and forestry
Putties, and fillers and pastes for use in industry
Salts for industrial purposes
Starches for use in manufacturing and industry
Unprocessed artificial and synthetic resins
Unprocessed plastics.
The mark was filed in class 2 with following description of goods:
Thinners and thickeners for coatings, dyes and inks
Raw natural resins
Dyes, colorants, pigments and inks
Coatings.
The mark was filed in class 4 with following description of goods:
Dust controlling compositions
Electrical energy
Fuels and illuminants
Lubricants and industrial greases, waxes and fluids.
The mark was filed in class 6 with following description of goods:
Building and construction materials and elements of metal
Containers, and transportation and packaging articles, of metal
Doors, gates, windows and window coverings of metal
Metal hardware
Structures and transportable buildings of metal
Statues and works of art of common metals
Unprocessed and semi-processed materials of metal, not specified for use.
The mark was filed in class 7 with following description of goods:
Agricultural, earthmoving, construction, oil and gas extraction and mining equipment
Dispensing machines
Emergency and rescue machines and machine tools
Industrial robots
Machines and machine tools for treatment of materials and for manufacturing
Moving and handling equipment
Pumps, compressors and blowers
Sweeping, cleaning, washing and laundering machines
Electricity generators
Jaws of life [powered rescue shears].
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Fluidized bed dryers
Fluidised bed dryers
Fluid coolers for processors
Apparatus, instruments and cables for electricity
Information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices
Diving equipment
Magnets, magnetizers and demagnetizers
Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling devices
Navigation, guidance, tracking, targeting and map making devices
Optical devices, enhancers and correctors
Recorded content
Safety, security, protection and signalling devices
Scientific and laboratory devices for treatment using electricity
Scientific research and laboratory apparatus, educational apparatus and simulators.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Adhesives for stationery or household purposes
Bags and articles for packaging, wrapping and storage of paper, cardboard or plastics
Decoration and art materials and media
Filtering materials of paper
Paper and cardboard
Printed matter, and stationery and educational supplies
Works of art and figurines of paper and cardboard, and architects' models.
The mark was filed in class 17 with following description of goods:
Flexible pipes, tubes, hoses, and fittings therefor, including valves, non-metallic
Seals, sealants and fillers
Insulation and barrier articles and materials
Flexible pipes, tubes, hoses and fittings therefor (including valves), and fittings for rigid pipes, all non-metallic
Adhesive tapes, strips, bands and films
Clutch and brake linings
Membranes and semi-processed synthetic filtering materials
Shock-absorbing and packing materials, vibration dampers
Tire restoration and repair materials
Elastomeric polymers in the form of blocks for use in manufacture
Elastomer expansion joints
Elastomeric polymers in the form of sheets for use in manufacture
Elastomeric sheeting for protecting surfaces in areas used for shot-blasting
Elastomeric sheeting for protecting surfaces in areas used for shot-peening
Joint covers (Non-metallic -)
Ebonite moulds
Injection mould for auto motor parts
Injection moulding plastics
Semi-finished rubber in the form of mouldings
Plastic materials in the form of mouldings for use as cushioning materials in packaging
Moulds of rubber for use in the production of paving stones
Moulds of rubber for use in the production of path edgings
Moulds of rubber for use in the production of decorative paving stones
Elastomers
Mineral fibers
Polyester
Resins in extruded form
Semi-worked plastic substances
Carbon fibre
Cellulose acetate
Glass fibre and glass wool
Acrylic resin sheeting for use in the manufacture of laminated glass
Acrylic resins, semi-processed
Carbon fibre reinforced synthetic resins for use in manufacture
Acrylic glass, semi-processed.
The mark was filed in class 19 with following description of goods:
Building and construction materials and elements, not of metal
Doors, gates, windows and window coverings, not of metal
Statues and works of art made of materials such as stone, concrete and marble, included in the class
Structures and transportable buildings, not of metal
Pitch, tar, bitumen and asphalt
Stone, rock, clay and minerals
Wood and artificial wood
Armour-plating, not of metal
Chippings
Precast pavers
Spackling compound.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising, marketing and promotional services
Business assistance, management and administrative services
Auctioneering services
Import and export services
Import agency services
Goods or services price quotations
Information about sales methods
Intermediary services relating to advertising
Price analysis services.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Financial, monetary and banking services
Fundraising and financial sponsorship
Insurance services
Provision of prepaid cards and tokens
Real estate services
Safe deposit services
Valuation services
Insurance underwriting.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Education, entertainment and sport services
Publishing, reporting, and writing of texts
Ticket reservation and booking services for education, entertainment and sports activities and events
Translation and interpretation
Education, entertainment and sports.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods: