EUTM file information

018292689

STAR

August 17, 2020

Trademark Summary

The trademark STAR was filed by INSTAR sp. z o.o. sp.k., a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Poland (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 31, 2020, and received undefined oppositions.

Opposition Proceedings

There are undefined oppositions were filed:

  • The first opposition filed on November 30, 2020 by ALPINESTARS RESEARCH S.P.A. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by DRAGOTTI & ASSOCIATI S.R.L. and its proceedings were handled in English
  • The second opposition filed on November 29, 2020 by The L.S. Starrett Company on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by HABERMANN, HRUSCHKA & SCHNABEL and its proceedings were handled in English
  • The third opposition filed on November 24, 2020 by Rud. Starcke GmbH & Co. KG on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by LOESENBECK · SPECHT · DANTZ and its proceedings were handled in English
  • The fourth opposition filed on November 23, 2020 by RICH STAR PRECISION INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by CABINET GERMAIN & MAUREAU 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).

Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on October 15, 2023.

The Opposition with reference B 003135254 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on November 19, 2023 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 003135769 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on August 31, 2022 by the EUIPO.

Goods And Services

  • The mark was filed in class 3 with Whiting.
  • The mark was filed in class 6 with following description of goods:
    1. Metal hardware
    2. Pipe fittings [junctions] of metal
    3. Metal clips
    4. Staples for construction use
    5. Steel rods
    6. Padlocks
    7. Welding and soldering materials
    8. Steps [ladders] of metal
    9. Metal tool boxes.
  • The mark was filed in class 8 with following description of goods:
    1. Hand tools for construction, repair and maintenance excluding abrasive, grinding and polishing hand tools
    2. Stirrers [hand tools]
    3. Spatulas [hand tools]
    4. Putty knives
    5. Extension bars for hand tools
    6. Extensions for hand tools
    7. Builders’ lines
    8. Wire brushes [hand-operated tools]
    9. Cutting tools for tiles (Hand operated -)
    10. Builders' squares [hand tools]
    11. Agricultural, gardening and landscaping tools, excluding abrasive, grinding and polishing hand tools.
  • The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
    1. Distance and dimension measuring instruments
    2. Levels [instruments for determining the horizontal]
    3. Protective work clothing [for protection against accident or injury]
    4. Protective masks
    5. Protective industrial shoes
    6. Workmen's protective face-shields
    7. Safety tarpaulins
    8. Safety gloves for protection against accident or injury
    9. Knee-pads for workers
    10. Noise suppression apparatus
    11. Electrical power extension cords
    12. All the aforementioned goods not being related to cycling, motorcycling, motoring, and auto racing.
  • The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
    1. Painters' brushes
    2. Paint trays
    3. Paint rollers
    4. Paint roller handles
    5. Paint roller covers
    6. Pads for applying paint
    7. Graining combs
    8. Paper tapes
    9. Folios
    10. Pasteboard.
  • The mark was filed in class 17 with following description of goods:
    1. Weatherstrippings (Non-metallic -)
    2. Masking tape
    3. Masking films
    4. Gasket material
    5. Foil tapes for insulation
    6. Adhesive tapes, for technical purposes
    7. Fibreglass for insulation
    8. Insulating gloves.
  • The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
    1. Fasteners, non-metallic
    2. Tile spacers
    3. Non-metal shims
    4. Cases (Non-metallic -) for tools
    5. Padlocks, other than electronic, not of metal
    6. Steps [ladders], not of metal.