The trademark application TO PROTECT THOSE WHO PROTECT US was filed by Rescuevation Holding GmbH, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). Application refused.
The application was filed in German (English was selected as the second language).
The Refusal with reference B 018744960 was Rejected according to Article 7(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on February 15, 2023 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Sprinkler systems for fire protection
Fire extinguishers
Automatic fire extinguishing apparatus
Fire blankets
Fire extinguishing apparatus
Fire-extinguishing systems
Fire escape ladders [safety equipment]
Fire pumps
Safety, security, protection and signalling devices
Protective and safety equipment
Line throwers for safety and rescue purposes
Navigation, guidance, tracking, targeting and map making devices
Utility, security and cryptography software
Boots for protection against accidents, irradiation and fire
Reflecting discs for wear, for the prevention of traffic accidents
Skull guards for protection against injury
Shields for protecting the body against injury
Headgear for protection against injury
Footwear for protection against irradiation
Fire-extinguishing balls
Fire engines
Fire boats
Fire hose nozzles
Fire trucks
Safety tarpaulins
Survival blankets
Fire escapes
Safety nets
Life jackets
Life belts
Life saving harnesses
Life saving apparatus and equipment
Smoke hoods [life saving apparatus]
Escape chutes
Evacuation chutes [life saving apparatus]
Life-saving rafts
Fire hose
Life-saving apparatus and instruments
Emergency drench showers
Life buoys
Radio-controlled lifebuoys
Beacons, luminous
Rafts (Life -) for emergency use
Signalling buoys
Navigational buoys
Life jackets for pets
Combination carbon monoxide and smoke detectors
Smoke detectors
Detectors
Photoionic detectors
Smoke alarm testers
Voltage detectors
Detectors for electric meters
Magnetic detectors
Security surveillance robots
Application software for robot
Wearable computers
Clothing for protection against accidents, irradiation and fire
Socks for protection against accidents, irradiation and fire
Shoes for protection against accidents, irradiation and fire
Reflective safety vests
Reflecting discs for wear
Reflective apparel and clothing for the prevention of accidents
Reflective clothing for the prevention of accidents
Safety equipment for forest-fire extinguishment
Sprinkler apparatus [automatic] for fire extinguishing
Flashing lights [luminous signals]
Flashing safety lights
Stroboscopic lamps [warning beacons]
Warning lights [flashing beacons]
Breathing apparatus, except for artificial respiration