The trademark GARO was filed by GACHES CHIMIE SPECIALITES, a corporation established under the laws of the French Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on October 27, 2021, and received one opposition filed on January 24, 2022 by Chemetall GmbH on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Meinhardt, Sandra and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued January 24, 2022
The application was filed in French, and French was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 1 with following description of goods:
Chemicals for use in industry, agriculture, horticulture, forestry and aquaculture
Inorganic chemical compounds
Acids
Bases [chemical preparations]
Oxides
Industrial minerals
Mineral extenders
Chemical fertilizers
Natural fertilizers
Unprocessed plastics in all forms
Chemical polymers and Polymers for industrial use
Adhesives for use in industry
Glue for industrial purposes
Emulsifiers
Chemical compositions for water treatment
Additives (Chemical -) for use in the disinfection of water
Chemical preparations for water softening
Filtering compositions
Chemical preparations for use in the food industry
Chemical additives for food
Chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs
Unprocessed resins
Silicones
Liquid elastomers or Thermoplastic elastomers
Chemical additives for lubricants
Chemical additives for greases
Detergents for industrial use
Chemicals for the manufacture of paints and chemical preparations used in manufacturing of paints
Chemical additives for varnishes
Liquid coatings [chemical]
Coatings for waterproofing [chemicals] and Coatings for weatherproofing [chemicals]
Chemical preparations for use as corrosion inhibitors and Chemicals for preventing corrosion
Chemical additives for insecticides, herbicides and fungicides
Chemical preparations for use as solvents and Chemical preparations for use as solvents
Diluents for industrial use
Hydraulic fluids
Reagents for use in environmental testing
Reagents for use in environmental analysis
Chemical substances for the protection of the environment and Chemical substances for the enhancement of the environment
Chemicals for the control of environmental pollution
Chemicals for use in the prevention of environmental damage to plants
Chemicals for use in the therapy of environmental damage on plants.
The mark was filed in class 2 with following description of goods:
Paints and washes
Lacquers
Varnishes
Raw natural resins
Epoxy resins for use in covering surfaces of buildings [coatings]
Synthetic resins for protection against corrosion
Anti-rust preparations
Coatings for preserving against rust
Oils for the inhibition of rust and/or corrosion
Dyes
Colorants
Pigments
Printing ink
Edible inks
Ink for leather
Thickeners for paints, Thickeners for lacquers, Thickeners for lacquers, dye thickeners and Ink thickeners
Thinners for paints, Thinners for lacquers, Thinners for varnishes, Dye thinners and Thinners for inks
Coating compositions in the nature of paint
Protective coatings for use on metals and wood
Plastics coatings [paint] for use in construction
Thinners for coatings
Sealant primers
Epoxy primers
Mordants
Gum-lac
Gum resins
Oils for the preservation and protection of wood.
The mark was filed in class 3 with following description of goods:
Detergents
Washing-up detergent
Detergent soap
Washing preparations
Washing preparations for household purposes or Washing preparations for personal use
Chemical cleaning preparations for household purposes
Cleaning preparations for personal use
Cleaning preparations for fabrics
Automobile cleaners
Cleaning agents for household purposes
Washing agents for textiles
Scouring solutions
Soap
Rinse aids
Emulsifying solvent cleaners
Grease-removing preparations
Degreasers for cleaning purposes
Degreasers, other than for use in manufacturing processes
Descaling products for household use
Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use
Substances for laundry use
Laundry preparations
Laundry additives
Chemical laundry preparations
Laundry bleach
Laundry bleach
Colour-brightening chemicals for household purposes [laundry]
Polish for furniture and flooring
Polishing preparations
Buffing compounds
Abrasives
Cosmetics
Toiletries
Perfumes
Natural perfumery or Synthetic perfumery
Antiperspirants [toiletries]
Carpet freshening preparations
Deodorants for personal use [perfumery].
The mark was filed in class 40 with following description of goods:
Treatment of waste, Recovery of waste and Recycling of waste
Recycling of chemicals, Processing of chemicals
Treatment of chemical waste
Chemical recycling of waste products
Treatment of materials using chemicals
Information affairs in relation to the following fields: Chemical treatment and Recycling of chemicals
Processing of chemicals and petrochemicals
Consultancy relating to the clearance of chemical pollution and Consultancy relating to the treatment of chemical pollution
Rental of chemical processing machines and apparatus and providing information relating thereto
Plastic processing and treatment
Treatment and purification of air
Purification treatment of water
Environmental reclamation, in particular Soil treatment services.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Chemistry services
Research and development services in the field of chemistry
Chemical analysis
Testing of chemicals
Behavioural analysis of chemicals
Chemistry consultation
Chemical laboratories
Provision of scientific information relating to the chemical industry
Development and test of chemical production methods
Services for assessing the efficiency of industrial chemicals or Services for assessing the efficiency of agricultural chemicals
Providing of information relating to chemical toxicity
Issuing of toxicological information
Information services relating to the safety of chemicals for use in industry, agriculture, horticulture, forestry and aquaculture
Scientific risk assessment
Compilation of toxicological information
Provision of scientific information relating to chemicals
Safety control of products
Technical advice relating to safety
Product safety testing
Assessing chemical information in relation to hazards
Assessing chemical information in relation to risks
Assessing toxicological information in relation to risks
Assessing toxicological information in relation to hazards
Environmental hazard assessment
Engineering services relating to the transport and delivery of chemicals
Testing services for the certification of standards
Quality assessment
Quality control
Providing quality assurance services
Quality assurance consultancy
Environmental surveys
Compilation of environmental information
Environmental assessment services
Environmental monitoring services
Research in the field of environmental protection
Environmental monitoring of waste storage areas and Environmental monitoring of waste treatment areas
Environmental consultancy services
Technical consulting in the field of environmental engineering
Advisory services relating to the safety of the environment
Advisory services relating to environmental pollution
Research in the field of ecology
Providing technological information about environmentally-conscious and green innovations.