The trademark PROTEK was filed by PROTEK PLUS S.A., a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of Spain (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on July 25, 2016, and received undefined oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are undefined oppositions were filed:
The first opposition filed on October 24, 2016 by Soft Touch AB on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion. and its proceedings were handled in English
The second opposition filed on October 19, 2016 by Bravo Pro-Tec Corp. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by DESPACHO GONZĂLEZ-BUENO, S.L.P. and its proceedings were handled in English
The third opposition filed on October 18, 2016 by Krause-Werk GmbH & Co. KG on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Stoffregen, Hans-Herbert and its proceedings were handled in English
The fourth opposition filed on October 18, 2016 by S.C. TEMAD CO S.R.L. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by S.C. WEIZMANN ARIANA & PARTNERS AGENTIE DE PROPRIETATE INTELECTUALA S.R.L. and its proceedings were handled in English
The fifth opposition filed on September 19, 2016 by TEK Military Seating LLP on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by BOMHARD IP, S.L. and its proceedings were handled in English
The application was filed in Spanish, and Spanish was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on August 15, 2018. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on February 11, 2021.
The Opposition with reference B 002773763 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on August 18, 2020 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 002789140 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) CTMR with decision issued on May 21, 2019 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 6 with Metal building materials.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Business management
Business administration
Commercial information and advice for consumers (consumer advice shop)
Business representative services
Mediation of trade business for third parties
Retailing in shops and via global computer networks, wholesaling and sale via catalogue, sale via websites, telematic sale of metal building materials
Procurement for others of fire-resistant, anti-static, electric-arc, high-visibility, rain and cold-protection protective clothing, work clothing, gloves and metal building materials.