The trademark Gstar was filed by G-STAR PTE. LTD., a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Singapore (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on July 17, 2023, and received one opposition filed on October 16, 2023 by TM25 Holding B.V. on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion, (c) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by HGF B.V. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued October 16, 2023
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (German was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on March 18, 2024.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Crystalline silicon solar cells
Inverters used in solar power generation
Mounting cradles [electrical]
Photovoltaic apparatus and installations for generating solar electricity
Portable solar panels for generating electricity
Solar batteries
Solar batteries for domestic use
Solar batteries for industrial use
Solar cell plates
Solar modules
Solar panel arrays
Solar panels
Solar panels for the production of electricity
Solar-powered rechargeable batteries.
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Electrical lamps
LED [light-emitting diode] luminaires
Luminaires
Solar cell lighting apparatus
Solar collectors for heating
Solar energy powered heating apparatus
Solar heat collection panels
Solar heating installations
Solar heating panels
Solar panels for use in heating
Solar powered lamps
Solar powered ventilation apparatus
Solar thermal collectors [heating]
Solar water heaters
Thermal storage instruments [solar energy] for heating.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Administration of businesses
Administration relating to marketing
Advertising
Advertising and marketing
Advertising for others
Export-import agency services
Promotional marketing
Retail services in relation to domestic electrical equipment
Retail services relating to batteries
Shop window dressing
Shows (Arranging trade -)
Shows (Conducting business -)
Trade marketing [other than selling]
Trade promotional services
Wholesale ordering services
None of the afore mentioned services in connection with clothing, footwear, headgear, eyewear and fashion accessories.