The trademark H was filed by Oy Duell Bike-Center Ab, a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Finland (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on October 10, 2022, and received one opposition filed on January 4, 2023 by AULBACH LIZENZ AG on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by NOVAGRAAF NEDERLAND B.V. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued January 4, 2023
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (German was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Protective and safety equipment
Protective clothing [body armour]
Gloves for protection against accidents
Gloves for protection against injury
Protective headgear
Protective shoes [against accident or injury]
Boots [protective footwear]
Articles of protective clothing for wear by motorcyclists for protection against accident or injury
Chest protectors for the prevention of accident or injury [other than specifically adapted for sport]
Elbow protectors (protective -) for use against accidents [other than sports articles]
Eye protectors
Protective helmets
Motorcycle helmets
Protective face-shields for protective helmets
Motorcycle goggles
Sport bags adapted [shaped] to contain protective helmets
Balaclavas for protection against accidents, irradiation and fire.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Leather and imitation leather
Hides
Bags
Casual bags
Rucksacks
Shoulder belts
Fitted belts for luggage.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Clothing
Headgear
Footwear
Motorcycle riding suits
Motorcycle jackets
Jackets [clothing]
Leather jackets
Pants (Am)
Trousers
Trousers of leather
Suits of leather
Overalls
Underwear
Long underwear
Rainwear
Motorcycle rain suits
Sweaters
Headwear
Hoods [clothing]
Balaclavas
Head scarves
Neckerchiefs
Collars
Collar protectors
Heel protectors for shoes
Gloves
Motorcycle gloves
Boots
Boots for motorcycling
Socks
Belts made out of cloth
Leather belts [clothing]
Belts made from imitation leather
Belts of textile
Garters
Braces for clothing
Braces as suspenders.
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods:
Protective supports for shoulders and elbows [sports articles]