The trademark BLACKFIRE was filed by FHTM sp. z o.o., a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Poland (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on November 13, 2023, and received undefined oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are undefined Oppositions claimed against trademark.
The first opposition filed on February 13, 2024 by Gračner, Marko on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Černivec, Tadej and its proceedings were handled in English The second opposition filed on February 12, 2024 by BLOCK'FIRE INTERNATIONAL on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by JACOBACCI CORALIS HARLE and its proceedings were handled in English
The application was filed in Polish, and Polish was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003211546 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(a) EUTMR with decision issued on November 3, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 4 with following description of goods:
Lubricants
Penetrating greases
All purpose lubricants
Spray-on lubricants
Grease for arms [weapons]
Lubricants for cables
Oils for arms [weapons]
Wax [raw material]
Moistening oil.
The mark was filed in class 6 with following description of goods:
Handcuffs
Shackles [leg irons] made of metal
Bullet traps, of metal
Figurine sets for shooting purposes, of metal
Figurines of common metal
Figurines made from bronze
Pewter figurines.
The mark was filed in class 8 with following description of goods:
Truncheons
Truncheons
Daggers
Knife bags
Blades for knives
Blades [weapons]
Sword canes
Side arms, other than firearms
Electric stun batons
Expandable truncheons.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Shooting glasses [optical]
Spotting scopes
Sighting telescopes for firearms
Goggles
Goggles for sports
Goggles for sports
Safety glasses for protecting the eyes
Binoculars
Binocular covers
Shoes (Protective -)
Boots [protective footwear]
Shoes for protection against accidents, irradiation and fire
Night vision goggles
Goggles
Goggles
Protective visors
Safety apparatus [for the prevention of accident or injury]
Stab vests
Flame-retardant balaclavas
Shields for protecting the body against injury
Dustproof glasses
Whistle alarms
Signalling whistles
Weapons simulators
Simulators for training personnel in the use of firearms
Boresighters [alignment apparatus for firearm sights]
Directional compasses
Compasses for measuring
Stab proof vests
Bullet-proof waistcoats
Life jackets
Reflective safety vests
Anti-glare glasses
Anti-glare glasses
Gloves for protection against accidents
Protective masks
Dust masks
Gas masks
Breathing masks
Protective face-shields for protective helmets
Telescopic sights
Target sights for guns [electronic]
Target sights for guns [laser]
Telescopic bow sights
Riflescopes [telescopic]
Gun scopes.
The mark was filed in class 10 with following description of goods:
Hearing protectors without the ability to reproduce or transmit sound
Ear plugs [hearing protection devices]
Ear plugs for protection against noise
Ear plugs [hearing protection devices].
The mark was filed in class 13 with following description of goods:
Grips for small arms
Protective shields adapted for firearms
Pull-throughs for small arms
Cleaning rods for firearms
Holsters
Holders, holsters, magazines and cartridges, for weapons and ammunition
Holsters
Stun guns
Disabling sprays (chemical irritants)
Pepper sprays
Sporting cartridges
Cartridges for carrying materials to be deployed in defence
Pistol cases
Weapon cases for firearms
Protective cases adapted for firearms
Gun cartridge magazines
Magazines for weapons
Ammunition casings
Holders for ammunition
Case covers for firearms
Bags for storing firearms [specifically adapted]
Blank cartridges
Shot for gun cartridges
Shot (Lead -) for firearms
Ammunition hoists
Rifle cases
Ammunition bags
Shot belts
Shoulder straps for weapons
Loading clips for small arms
Loading clips for pistols
Containers for storing weapons
Firearm magazine speedloaders
Loaded cartridge magazines for firearms
Component parts for shotguns
Rescue flares, explosive or pyrotechnic
Granular explosives
Firecrackers
Gunpowder
Luminous explosive fog signals
Weapon systems
Gun parts
Gun cleaning brushes
Tools for loading weapons
Silencers for firearms
Cleaning implements for firearms
Gun locks
Safety catches for firearms
Cartridge traps
Spinner targets
Arrow rests
Weapon cleaning cloths
Non-optical sights
Non-telescopic sights
Non-telescopic sights
Sight protectors for firearms
Noise-suppressors for guns.
The mark was filed in class 17 with following description of goods:
Masking tape
Masking films
Camouflage tapes used in hunting
Masking strips [adhesive] other than for stationery, household or medical use.
The mark was filed in class 22 with following description of goods:
Nets for camouflage
Covers for camouflage
Camouflage nets for visual use
Camouflage nets used in hunting.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Shoes
Work shoes
Military boots
Sports shoes
Climbing footwear
Galoshes
Rubbers [footwear]
Hunting boots
Face mask [clothing]
Camouflage vests
Hunting vests
Gloves [clothing]
Riding gloves
Face masks [fashion wear]
Hats
Parts of clothing, footwear and headgear
Clothing
Cargo pants
Wind vests
Gilets
Camouflage shirts
Hunting shirts
Camouflage jackets
Thermally insulated clothing
Camouflage gloves
Camouflage pants
Khakis
Hunting pants.
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods:
Archery targets
Targets
Protective mats
Electronic targets
Targets for sporting use
Dart boards
Firearm targets
Clay pigeons [targets]
Darts
Dart board cabinets
Hunting and fishing equipment
Camouflage screens for hunting purposes
Hunting lures
Waterfowl hunting decoys
Paintballs [ammunition for paintball guns] [sports apparatus]
Protective vests for martial arts
Bow silencers
Accuracy shooting bag pillows
Gauntlets [gloves for archery]
Non-telescopic bow sights for archery
Open bow sights for archery
Archery bow cases
Bows for archery
Bows for archery
Sports bows [archery]
Arrows [for archery]
Hunting arrow points
Archery arrow points
Archery quivers
Cases in the form of quivers for sports implements
Bowstrings
Shuttlecocks
Decoys for hunting or fishing
Bird calls [decoys]
Bags adapted for fishing
Fishing tackle bags
Hunting blinds [sports articles]
Crossbows [sporting apparatus]
Shin guards [sports articles]
Knee guards [sports articles]
Archery finger tabs
Archery bow stringers
Dart board overlays
Shoulder pads for sports use
Protective paddings [parts of sports suits]
Archery arm guards
Sling shots [sports articles]
Archery implements
Archery sets.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Marketing
Sales promotion for others
Business consultancy and advisory services
Administrative support and data processing services
Sales administration
Electronic order processing
Commercial information and advice for consumers in the choice of products and services
Business administration
Organisation of trade fairs, exhibitions and presentations for commercial or advertising purposes, including online via computer networks
Organisation of exhibitions and trade fairs for business and promotional purposes
Administration of loyalty rewards programs
Computerized file management
Commercial management
Administrative processing of purchase orders
Business administration and management
Assistance relating to business organisation
Opinion polling
Market prospecting
Marketing studies
Business analysis
Provision of commercial information
Management of customer loyalty, incentive or promotional schemes
Business organisation and management
Business investigations
Consultancy in the field of organisation, management and promotion
Sales management via the internet
Business consultancy in the field of online collaboration and collaboration technologies
Business project management
Business consultancy relating to commercial transactions via local and global computer networks by locating and providing access to businesses offering a variety of commercial and consumer goods and services
Dissemination of information relating to goods and services of others via local and global computer networks
Providing computerized online ordering services
Provision of commercial and business contact information
Commercial intermediation services
Negotiation and conclusion of commercial transactions for third parties
Updating and maintenance of data in computer databases
Providing business information via a web site
Provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services
Providing online facilities for connecting sellers with buyers
Customer complaint services
Business management, including administration relating to repair and maintenance contracts
Call centres, including processing orders and processing of complaints and inquiries
Providing and operating of service hotlines for internet users
Consultancy relating to products (advertising) and/or taking orders, billing and handling complaints (electronic commerce) via service hotlines
Retail and wholesale services, Including the aforesaid services provided via the Internet, Namely online, for the following goods: Shooting equipment, self-defence equipment, tactic equipment, archery equipment, Hunting and fishing requisites, Shooting accessories, accessories for archery, Self-defence accessories, dials, longbows, Pipe cleaners, scopes, Shot, goggles, Spectacles, Protective glasses, Safety vests, Lifejackets, gilets, Gloves of clothing, Articles of clothing, masks, Ear guards, Ear plugs: Lubricants, Parquet floor oils, waxes, Grease for arms [weapons], Holsters, Cases, Covers, Binoculars, scopes, Footwear, Bludgeons, Stun guns, Pepper sprays, restraints, Metal figures, Side arms, blades for knives, Daggers, Binoculars, Weapons simulators, simulators, navigation compasses, aiming sights, cartridges, Magazines, Bags, Suit cases, Weapon cases, bandoliers, gun loaders, Sound absorbers, Cleaning implements for weapon: Tapes, Films, net bags, Camouflage (Covers for -), Camouflage covers, Crossbows, Protectors, sling shots, Archery implements, Sporting articles.