The trademark GRECH & CO. was filed by G & CO. LTD, a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Malta (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on July 14, 2022, and received one opposition filed on August 7, 2022 by HADOPA INVESTISSEMENTS (société à responsabilité limitée de droit luxembourgeois) on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by LECOMTE & PARTNERS SARL and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued August 7, 2022
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Italian was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on January 21, 2024.
The Appeal with reference B R0144/2024-2 was Trade mark application refused according to Article 68(1) EUTMR with decision issued on May 27, 2024 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 003176594 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on November 19, 2023 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Sunglasses
Sunglass cases
Sunglass lenses
Sunglasses frames
Straps for sunglasses
Chains for sunglasses
Cords for sunglasses
Eyewear
Eyewear cases
Eyewear pouches.
The mark was filed in class 14 with following description of goods:
Jewellery
Amulets
Ankle bracelets
Articles of imitation jewellery
Artificial jewellery
Bead bracelets
Bangle bracelets
Body costume jewellery
Body jewellery
Body-piercing rings
Bracelets
Brooches [jewelry]
Chains [jewellery]
Charms
Chokers
Clip earrings
Costume jewelry
Cuff links and tie clips
Decorative articles [trinkets or jewellery] for personal use
Ear clips
Ear studs
Earrings
Fashion jewellery
Gems
Jewellery chains
Jewellery charms
Neck chains
Necklace charms
Necklaces
Ornaments [jewellery]
Pendants
Rings [jewelry].
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Umbrellas
Bags for umbrellas
Covers for umbrellas
Backpacks
Baby carrying bags
Bags for travel
Bags
Briefcases
Bucket bags
Cabin bags
Card wallets
Carry-all bags
Casual bags
Credit card cases
Diaper bags
Document cases
Gym bags
Hand bags
Haversacks
Holdalls
Key cases
Key wallets
Pouches
Purses
Satchels
School bags
Sling bags
Slings for babies
Slings for carrying infants
Suitcases
Tie cases.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Bandanas
Baseball caps and hats
Beach hats
Beanie hats
Beanies
Berets
Bucket hats
Caps
Hats
Head bands
Head scarves
Sports caps and hats
Headwear
Baby boots
Baby sandals
Baby shoes
Children's footwear
Casual footwear
Boots
Clogs
Footwear for men and women
Infants' boots
Infants' footwear
Infants' shoes
Ladies' sandals
Leisure footwear
Men's sandals
Shoes
Sneakers
Slippers
Socks
Tennis shoes
Trainers
Clothing
Clothes
Pants
Shorts
T-shirts
Shirts
Sweatshirts
Sweaters
Hooded sweatshirts
Sweatpants
Vests
Tank tops
Pullovers
Jackets
Underwear
Dresses
Bathing suits
Jogging pants
Skirts
Swimwear
Swim trunks
Bathing costumes
Bikinis
Swimming suits.
The mark was filed in class 26 with following description of goods: