The trademark StellarGrip was filed by Meditrade GmbH, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 5, 2022, and received one opposition filed on November 15, 2022 by LABORATOIRES LOHMANN & RAUSCHER S.A. on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by ZEUNER SUMMERER STÜTZ and proceedings were handled in German, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued November 15, 2022
It was designated 'Basic Application' for International Application 1718014 at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Protective masks (other than for artificial respiration)
Teeth protectors
Eye protection
Disposable gloves for laboratory use
Survival blankets.
The mark was filed in class 10 with following description of goods:
Surgical apparatus and instruments
Moisture-proof or non-moisture-proof surgical face masks
Surgical face masks for dressing purposes with nose clips as well as with or without nose and eye visors for protection against fluids
Dental masks
Nurses' caps
Suture materials
Gloves and finger guards for medical purposes
Examination and surgical gloves, including with an aloe vera coating
Draw-sheets for sick beds
Couch roll
Textile-based surgical gloves for covering bandages or for treatment with strong greasy or slow acting ointments.
The mark was filed in class 35 with Merchandising services, Namely of, Retail and wholesale services, mail order retail services, Consumer information, Also provided via the Internet, in relation to the following goods: Medical protective clothing, Respirators, other than for artificial respiration, Protective gloves and disposable gloves, (all for medical purposes), Operating gloves, Gloves for household purposes, Cleaning cloths, Materials for dressings, Clothing, Headgear, Including the bringing together of the aforesaid goods for others for presentation and sales purposes, and the presentation thereof on the internet, and order placement, delivery services and invoice management relating thereto, including within the framework of e-commerce, and providing of information relating thereto, consumer advice.