The trademark CraftCom was filed by Craft eCom GmbH, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on December 17, 2023, and received one opposition filed on March 14, 2024 by Craft of Scandinavia AB on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by AWA SWEDEN AB and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued March 14, 2024
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003213860 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on April 8, 2025 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 8 with following description of goods:
Knives
Hand-operated hygienic and beauty implements for humans and animals
Edged and blunt weapons
Cutlery, kitchen knives, and cutting implements for kitchen use
Hand-operated tools and implements for treatment of materials, and for construction, repair and maintenance
Lifting Tools.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Recorded content
Computer databases
Media content
Software
Game software
Firmware
Computer operating systems
Information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices
Communications equipment
Computer networking and data communications equipment
Point-to-point communications equipment
Broadcasting equipment
Antennas and aerials as communications apparatus
Data storage devices
Replicating apparatus
Photocopiers
Image scanners
Printers
Data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical)
Calculators
Payment terminals, money dispensing and sorting devices
Coin-operated mechanisms
Peripherals adapted for use with computers
Computers and computer hardware
Computer components and parts
Audio/visual and photographic devices
Audio devices and radio receivers
Display devices, television receivers and film and video devices
Image capturing and developing devices
Signal cables for IT, AV and telecommunication
Magnets, magnetizers and demagnetizers
Scientific and laboratory devices for treatment using electricity
Apparatus, instruments and cables for electricity
Apparatus and instruments for accumulating and storing electricity
Apparatus and instruments for controlling electricity
Photovoltaic apparatus for generating electricity
Electric and electronic components
Cables and wires
Electrical circuits and circuit boards
Antennas and aerials as components
Optical devices, enhancers and correctors
Optical enhancers
Lasers
Glasses, sunglasses and contact lenses
Corrective eyewear
Sunglasses
Safety, security, protection and signalling devices
Alarms and warning equipment
Access control devices
Signalling apparatus
Protective and safety equipment
Head protection
Eye protection
Diving equipment
Navigation, guidance, tracking, targeting and map making devices
Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling devices
Monitoring instruments
Testing and quality control devices
Data loggers and recorders
Time measuring instruments (not including clocks and watches)
Weight measuring instruments
Distance and dimension measuring instruments
Speed measuring instruments
Temperature measuring instruments
Electricity measuring instruments
Scientific research and laboratory apparatus, educational apparatus and simulators.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Headgear
Clothing
Footwear.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Provision of information and advisory services relating to e-commerce
Advertising, marketing and promotional services
Public relations services
Product demonstrations and product display services
Trade show and commercial exhibition services
Loyalty, incentive and bonus program services
Provision of advertising space, time and media
Distribution of advertising, marketing and promotional material
Advertising, marketing and promotional consultancy, advisory and assistance services
Auctioneering services
Rental of vending machines
Business assistance, management and administrative services
Accountancy, book keeping and auditing
Administrative data processing
Human resources management and recruitment services
Office functions services
Business consultancy and advisory services
Office machines and equipment rental
Business analysis and information services, and market research
Marketing studies
Provision of business data.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Arranging and conducting of lectures
Coaching
Conducting courses, seminars and workshops
Publishing, reporting, and writing of texts
Training, education, entertainment and sporting activities
Organisation of conferences, exhibitions and competitions
Gambling
Audio, video and multimedia production, and photography
Sports and fitness
Library services
Education and instruction
Translation and interpretation.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Hosting of e-commerce platforms on the Internet
Consultancy services relating to software used in the field of e-commerce
IT services
Software development, programming and implementation
Computer hardware development
Hosting services and software as a service and rental of software
Rental of computer hardware and facilities
IT consultancy, advisory and information services
IT security, protection and restoration
Data duplication and conversion services, data coding services