The trademark Espro + was filed by Eurosafe Limited, a corporation established under the laws of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on November 6, 2023, and received one opposition filed on January 17, 2024 by Esprit International on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by Bingener, Gareth and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued January 17, 2024
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Respiratory apparatus, fire extinguishing apparatus, ear, eye, head and foot protection equipment, lifesaving apparatus, safety signs and nets, protection devices against accidents, screens, helmets, visors, masks and shields, all for protective purposes
Supervision and monitoring apparatus and instruments
Alarms
Safety and protective clothing, headgear and footwear
Parts and fittings for all of the aforesaid.
The mark was filed in class 10 with following description of goods:
Clothing, headgear and footwear for medical personnel and patients
Personal protective equipment [PPE] for surgical, dental, veterinary and medical uses
Disposable gloves for surgical, dental, veterinary and medical uses
Latex gloves for surgical, dental, veterinary and medical uses
Protective gloves for surgical, dental, veterinary and medical uses
Face masks for medical use
Masks to prevent contagion
Protective visors for surgical, dental, veterinary and medical uses
Medical gowns
Caps, gowns, shoes covers and aprons for surgical, dental, veterinary and medical uses