The trademark K was filed by KASUMEX, spol. s r.o., a corporation established under the laws of the Czech Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on July 24, 2023, and received one opposition filed on October 24, 2023 by Kesko Oyj on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by KOLSTER OY AB and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued October 24, 2023
The application was filed in Czech, and Czech was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003205397 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on January 22, 2025 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 7 with following description of goods:
Pumps, compressors and blowers
Dispensing machines
Current generators
Moving and handling equipment
Machines and machine tools for treatment of materials and for manufacturing
Industrial robots
Emergency and rescue machines and machine tools
Sweeping, cleaning, washing and laundering machines
Jaws of life [powered rescue shears]
Agricultural, earthmoving, construction, oil and gas extraction and mining equipment.
The mark was filed in class 35 with Business assistance, management and administrative services and Advertising, marketing and promotional services..
The mark was filed in class 37 with following description of goods:
Extermination, disinfection and pest control
Charging of batteries and power storage devices, and rental of equipment therefore
Rental of tools, plant and equipment for construction, demolition, cleaning and maintenance
Building, construction and demolition
Excavation services, and extraction of natural resources