The trademark GRUPPO FS was filed by Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane S.p.A., a corporation established under the laws of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on July 25, 2022, and received one opposition filed on October 25, 2022 by FEDERAL SIGNAL VAMA, S.A.U. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Ungría López, Javier and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued October 25, 2022
The application was filed in Italian, and Italian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 6 with following description of goods:
Bicycle parking installations of metal
Bicycle parking installations of metal
Ramps of metal for parking vehicles
Railway points
Railway material of metal
Turntables [railways]
Railway material of metal
Metal railway crossovers
Railway sleepers of metal
Railway sleepers of metal
Railway material of metal
Railway sleepers of metal
Metal tracks for rail vehicles
Cast iron material for railroad tracks
Loading gauge rods of metal for railway wagons
Materials of metal for railway construction
Check rails of metal for railways
Loading gauge rods of metal for railway wagons
Metal containers for the storage and transportation of goods
Metal crates for animal transportation
Rails of metal
Fish plates [rails]
Steel rails
Rails of metal
Tracks [rails] of metal
Rail fastenings of metal
Split rings of common metal for keys.
The mark was filed in class 7 with following description of goods:
Vehicle parking carousels
Power-operated lifts for moving, parking and storing land vehicles
Railway wagon lifts
Gear train parts, other than for land vehicles
Hoists for freight
Assembly nests for conveying goods
Lifting installations for the transport of persons and goods
Mobile baggage conveyors
Vehicle conveyors
Vehicle lifts
Electronic ignitions for vehicles
Gearing for air vehicles
Transmissions for air vehicles
Water pumps for vehicles
Transmissions for water vehicles
Transmissions for water vehicles
Generators for land vehicles
Power generators for vehicles
Washing installations for vehicles
Washing installations for vehicles
Lifts for use with vehicles
Lifting attachments for land vehicles.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity
Apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data
Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments
Data processing apparatus
Air traffic control apparatus
Computer software applications, downloadable
Integrated circuit cards [smart cards]
Computers and computer peripheral devices
Ticket dispensers
Fire extinguishing apparatus
Calculators
Aeronautical radio communication machines and apparatus
Coin-operated mechanisms
Steering apparatus, automatic, for vehicles
Cash registers
Simulators for training personnel in the flying of aircraft
Printers
Recorded and downloadable media, computer software, blank digital or analogue recording and storage media
Payment terminals
Electric toy train transformers
All products except those related to the emergency and rescue vehicle sector.
The mark was filed in class 12 with following description of goods:
Railway coaches
Rail vehicles
Railcars
Railway cars
Remote controlled rail vehicles
Railway freight cars
Electric railway cars
Rail vehicles
Trolleys
Refrigerated railway wagons
Railway couplings
Railway couplings
Railtrucks for passengers
Doors for railway cars
Chassis for railway cars
Seats for railway cars
Bodies for railway cars
Wheels for railway cars
Bogies for railway cars
Undercarriages for railway cars
Vehicles for travel by rail
Railway couplings
Railway passenger cars
Railway bogies for transporting trailers by rail
Internal combustion railcars
Buffers for railway rolling stock
Glass panels for rail vehicles
Mobile railcar movers
Tipping apparatus [parts of railway wagons]
Vehicles for locomotion by land, air, water or rail
Flanges for railway wheel tyres
Flanges for railway wheel tyres
Flanges for railway wheel tyres
Tarpaulins adapted [shaped] for use with railway wagons
Fitted hatch covers for railway cars to prevent entry of water and moisture
Electric trains
Passenger trains
Freight trains
Trains [vehicles]
Undercarriages for vehicles
Structural parts for trains
Hydrogen fueled trains
Gear train parts for land vehicles
Passenger carrying vehicles
Cars
Locomotives for transporting freight
Freight carrying vehicles
Retractable covers for goods carrying vehicles
Vehicles for animal transport
Animal transport containers in the nature of vehicle bodies
Two-wheeled trolleys
Boot tidies
Panniers adapted for bicycles
Luggage racks for attachment to vehicle boots
Wheeled luggage carriers
Motorized luggage carts
Containers adapted for use in vehicle boots
Boot tidies
Non-motorized, collapsible luggage carts
Panniers adapted for bicycles
Fittings for bicycles for carrying luggage
Luggage racks for attachment to vehicle hoods
Push scooters [vehicles]
Motorized and non-motorized scooters for personal transportation
All products except those related to the emergency and rescue vehicle sector.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Tickets
Passenger tickets
Paper loyalty cards
Printed event admission tickets
Events programmes
Brochures
Printed informational folders
Printed luggage labels
Luggage tags of paper
Luggage tags of cardboard
Baggage claim check tags of paper
Baggage claim check tags of cardboard
Baggage claim check tags of paper
Printed publications
Promotional publications
Promotional publications
Periodicals
Educational publications
Albums
Aquarelles
Gums [adhesives] for stationery or household purposes
Adhesives for household purposes
Planners [printed matter]
Stationery
Office requisites, except furniture
Educational equipment
Printing and bookbinding equipment
Arts, crafts and modelling equipment
Correcting and erasing implements
Writing and stamping implements
Cheques
Ball pens
Calendars
Paper
Paper stationery
Catalogues
File covers
Date stamps
Name badge holders [office requisites]
Dictionaries
Directories
Adhesive labels
Cardboard labels
Labels of paper
Tissues
Paperweights
Clips for offices
Address labels
Postage stamps
Photographs [printed]
Newspapers
Rubber erasers
Printed guides
Printed teaching activity guides
Quick reference pocket guides
Guide books
Pictures
Books
Office machines
Manuals [handbooks]
Maps
Printed promotional material
Forms, printed
Pamphlets
Timetables
Illustration boards
Pens
Journals
Periodicals
Money holders
Works of art and figurines of paper and cardboard, and architects' models
Daily newspaper
Art pictures
Ledgers [books]
Portraits
Travel magazines
Paper boxes
Seals [stamps]
Prints
Flyers.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Luggage
Luggage tags
Luggage tags
Luggage tags
Carry-on bags
Travel luggage
Straps for luggage
Luggage tags [leatherware]
Leather luggage straps
Lockable luggage straps
Plastic luggage tags
Metal luggage tags
Rubber luggage tags
Compression cubes adapted for luggage
Compression cubes adapted for luggage
Commutation-ticket holders
Suitcases
Saddlery, whips and apparel for animals
Key cases
Tie cases for travel
Travelling sets
Overnight bags
Garment carriers
Hat boxes for travel
Travelling bags
Travel cases
Travel baggage
Travelling sets [leatherware]
Travelling trunks
Duffel bags
Travel garment covers
Shoe bags for travel
Travelling sets [leatherware]
Travelling sets [leatherware]
Travelling sets [leatherware]
Flight bags
Trolley duffels
Travelling bags made of imitation leather
Travel bags made of plastic materials
Garment bags for travel
Garment bags for travel made of leather
Overnight cases
Valises
Tags for suitcases
Suitcase packing organizers
Trunks and suitcases
Luggage covers
Carry-on suitcases
Briefcases [leather goods]
Suitcases with wheels
Wheeled luggage
Luggage, bags, wallets and other carriers
Motorized suitcases
Pocket wallets.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Clothing
Underwear and nightwear
Dresses
Menswear
Women's outerclothing
Rainwear
Berets
Bandanas [neckerchiefs]
Cloth bibs
Bibs, not of paper
Bermuda shorts
Linens
Sports caps
Bikinis
Blazers
Blue jeans
Bomber jackets
Boxer shorts
Braces [suspenders] for clothing
Corsets [underclothing]
Leotards
Blouses
Footwear
Stockings
Wooden shoes
Visors
Ladies' dresses
Uniforms
Veils [clothing]
Dressing gowns
Dresses
Turbans
Running Suits
Trench coats
Togas
Tops [clothing]
Tee-shirts
Tailleurs
Stoles
Slips [underclothing]
Boots
Underpants
Dinner jackets
Scarves
Shawls
Shoes
Sweaters
Brassieres
Pyjamas
Polo shirts
Pelisses
Parts of clothing, footwear and headgear
Trousers
Sweaters
Costumes
Hosiery
Undershirts
Jerseys [clothing]
Gloves [clothing]
Skirts
Blousons
Overalls
Gilets
Overcoats
Jackets [clothing]
Sweat shirts
Cravats
Suits
Waist belts
Casual jackets
Hats
Vest tops
Shirts
Dresses
Coveralls
Work clothes
Work boots.
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods:
Bladders of balls for games
Balls for games
Batting gloves [accessories for games]
Stationary exercise bicycles
Billiard balls
Skittles
Marbles for playing games
Building blocks [toys]
Bob-sleighs
Candle holders for Christmas trees
Playing balls
Bowling apparatus and machinery
Boxing gloves
Golf clubs
Rods for fishing
Kites
Kite reels
Counters [discs] for games
Building games
Strings for rackets
Machines for physical exercises
Dice
Discuses for sports
Dominoes
Chess games
Chessboards
Draughtboards
Rollers for stationary exercise bicycles
Golf bags, with or without wheels
Nets for sports
Tennis nets
Ski bindings
Darts
Fishing plugs
Gloves for games
Cups for dice
Rattles [playthings]
Parlour games
Games
Rackets
Model vehicles
Flippers for swimming
Creels [fishing traps]
Swimming pools [play articles]
Ice skates
Surfboards
Conjuring apparatus
Skittles [games]
Sole coverings for skis
Skis
Tables for table tennis
Spinning tops [toys]
Sleds [sports articles]
Scooters [toys]
Shuttlecocks
Surf skis
Hang gliders
Apparatus for games
Appliances for gymnastics
Elbow guards [sports articles]
Paragliders
Protective paddings [parts of sports suits]
Skateboards
Waterskis
Table-top games
Plush toys
Soap bubbles [toys]
Toy vehicles
Bags especially designed for skis and surfboards
Harness for sailboards
Mosaic puzzles
Masts for sailboards
Surfboard leashes
Starting blocks for sports
Hunting game calls
Roulette wheels
In-line roller skates
Remote-controlled toy vehicles
Snowshoes
Sling shots [sports articles]
Amusement machines, automatic and coin-operated
Kaleidoscopes
Playing cards
Confetti
Electronic targets
Men's athletic supporters [sports articles]
Scale model kits [toys]
Pachinkos
Gaming machines for gambling
Slot machines [gaming machines]
Paper party hats
Swimming kickboards
Chips for gambling
Scratch cards for playing lottery games
Stuffed toys
Trampettes
Swimming rings
Swimming belts
Swimming jackets
Portable games with liquid crystal displays
Arcade video game machines
Controllers for game consoles
Masks [playthings]
Roller skates
Video game apparatus
Indoor football tables
Gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes
Poles for pole vaulting
Draughts [games]
Artificial fishing bait
Toys
Toys for pets
Toy mobiles
Replica models of aircraft, Radio-controlled toy airplanes, Toy air vehicles
Model trains
Radio controlled toy trains
Model railways
Novelty toys for playing jokes
Knee guards [sports articles]
Flying discs [toys]
Snowboards
Sailboards
Train sets
Model train layouts
Toy model train sets
Toy model train sets
Toy wagons
Vehicle toys
Toy vehicles
Toy air vehicles
Electronically operated toy motor vehicles
Model vehicles
Remote-controlled toy vehicles
Remote-controlled toy vehicles
Electronic remote controlled toy vehicles
Wheels for toy vehicles
Ride-on toy vehicles
Scale model vehicles
Sit-in toy vehicles
Toy vehicle tracks
Radio controlled model vehicles
Miniature die cast vehicles
Cases for toy vehicles
Battery operated remote controlled toy vehicles
Tracks for model vehicles
Ride-on toy vehicles (Motorised -)
Electronically operated toy motor vehicles
Scale model vehicles
Scale model vehicles
Transforming robotic toy vehicles
Remote controlled scale model vehicles
Children's riding vehicles [playthings]
Remote controlled toys in the form of vehicles
Toy vehicle playsets
Model vehicle racing sets
Children's four-wheeled vehicles [playthings]
Toy vehicles with transforming parts
Play mats for use with toy vehicles [playthings]
Play mats for use with toy vehicles
Smart electronic toy vehicles
Children's ride-on toy vehicles
Plastic model kits for making toy vehicles.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Outdoor advertising
Rental of vending machines
Rental of advertising time on communication media
Leasing of advertising space on trains
Advertising agency services
Updating of advertising material
Business administration
Commercial administration of the licensing of the goods and services of others
Administration of frequent flyer programs
Cost price analysis
Business management assistance
Providing assistance in the management of industrial or commercial enterprises
Recruitment of airline personnel
Employment agency services
Compilation of information into computer databases
Personnel management consultancy
Business management and organization consultancy
Advisory services for business management
Business management consultancy
Professional business consultancy
Book-keeping
Shop window dressing
Dissemination of advertisements
Demonstration of goods
Business management of performing artists
Distribution of samples
Administrative processing of purchase orders
Compilation of statistics
Organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes
Invoicing
Business management of hotels
Business management of sports people
Business management
Management of an airline company
Market research
Business information
Commercial information and advice for consumers [consumer advice shop]
Business investigations
Office functions
Layout services for advertising purposes
Rental of advertising space
Marketing
Rental of photocopying machines
Rental of office machines
Publicity material rental
Organization of trade fairs for commercial or advertising purposes
Organization of fashion shows for promotional purposes
Payroll preparation
Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes
Economic forecasting
Production of advertising films
Sales promotion for others
Publication of publicity texts
Advertising
Direct mail advertising
On-line advertising on a computer network
Advertising by mail order
Publicity columns preparation
Radio advertising
Television advertising
Business inquiries
Personnel recruitment
Writing of publicity texts
Sponsorship search
Data search in computer files for others
Market studies
Business research
Document reproduction
Personnel selection using psychological testing
Tyre related commercial services
Arranging newspaper subscriptions for others
Arranging subscriptions to telecommunication services for others
Commercial information agency services
Import-export agency services
Procurement services for others [purchasing goods and services for other businesses]
Price comparison services
Business organization consultancy
Typing
Computerized file management
Modelling for advertising or sales promotion
Public relations services
News clipping services
Telephone answering for unavailable subscribers
Secretarial services
Shorthand
Outsourcing services [business assistance]
Telemarketing services
Retail or wholesale services for pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations and medical supplies
Auctioneering services
Business efficiency expert services
Systemization of information into computer databases
Opinion polling
Tax preparation
Drawing up of statements of accounts
Transcription of communications [office functions]
Word processing
Business appraisals
Business auditing.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Banking
Finance services
Real estate affairs
Monetary affairs
Rental of apartments
Rental of farms
Accommodation bureau services [apartments]
Debt collection agency services
Real estate management
Apartment house management
Financial management
Financial analysis
Insurance underwriting
Accident insurance underwriting
Life insurance
Brokerage
Securities brokerage
Charitable fund raising
Insurance consultancy
Financial consultancy
Mutual funds
Deposits of valuables
Issuance of travellers' cheques
Issuance of tokens of value
Issuance of credit cards
Factoring
Fund investment services
Home banking
Financial information
Insurance information
Brokerage of carbon credits
Rental of real estate
Hire-purchase financing
Rental of offices [real estate]
Insurance brokerage
Stock brokerage services
Real estate brokerage
Financial customs brokerage services
Clearing, financial
Instalment loans
Fiscal valuation
Loans [financing]
Lending against security
Lending against securities
Stock exchange quotations
Organization of monetary collections
Rent collection
Actuarial services
Credit bureau services
Real estate agency services
Currency trading and exchange services
Payment card services
Debit card services
Savings bank services
Debt advisory services
Safe deposit services
Financing services
Provident fund services
Warranty services
Business liquidation services, financial
Retirement payment services
Mortgage banking
Trusteeship
Financial services relating to the leasing of aircraft
Insurance underwriting
Fire insurance underwriting
Health insurance underwriting
Marine insurance underwriting
Financial sponsorship
Numismatic appraisal
Real estate appraisal
Stamp appraisal, Jewellery appraisal
Art appraisal
Antique appraisal
Financial evaluation [insurance, banking, real estate]
Repair costs evaluation [financial appraisal]
Financial evaluation of wool
Electronic funds transfer
Cheque verification.
The mark was filed in class 37 with following description of goods:
Construction services
Shipbuilding
Demolition of buildings
Rat exterminating
Disinfecting
Vermin exterminating other than for agriculture
Extermination, disinfection and pest control
Mining extraction
Construction information
Repair information
Installation and maintenance of furniture
Pipeline construction and maintenance
Alarm, lock and safe installation, maintenance and repair
Office machines and equipment installation, maintenance and repair
Lift and elevator installation, maintenance and repair
Installation, maintenance and repair services In relation to the following goods: Computer hardware
Plumbing installation, maintenance and repair
Installation work, Servicing and Repair In relation to the following goods: Heating systems, ventilating installations and Air conditioning installations
Machinery installation, maintenance and repair
Installation, maintenance and repair of computer hardware
Installation, maintenance and repair of window panes, windows and blinds
Washing
Dry cleaning
Car wash
Diaper cleaning
Vehicle washing
Painting, interior and exterior
Varnishing
Vehicle greasing
Vehicle polishing
Furniture maintenance
Vehicle maintenance
Airplane maintenance and repair
Motor vehicle maintenance and repair
Burner maintenance and repair
Strong-room maintenance and repair
Building maintenance and repair
Tyre maintenance and repair
Safe maintenance and repair
Leather care, cleaning and repair
Fur care, cleaning and repair
Paper hanging
Rental of bulldozers
Rental of excavators
Rental of cranes [construction equipment]
Rental of construction equipment
Rental of cleaning machines
Rental of road sweeping machines
Painting or repair of signs
Cleaning of clothing
Cleaning of buildings [interior]
Window cleaning
Boiler cleaning and repair
Vehicle cleaning
Cleaning of buildings [exterior surface]
Street cleaning
Cleaning and caring for textiles and textile goods
Aeroplane repair
Aeroplane repair
Repairing construction works
Repair of machines
Repair of machines
Maintenance and repair of cargo holds
Airplane maintenance and repair
Automobile repair
Repair of aerial navigation equipment
Aircraft maintenance and repairs, Washing of airplanes
Clock and watch repair
Film projector repair and maintenance
Chimney sweeping
Asphalting
Carpentry services
Construction services
Airplane de-icing services
Demolition of buildings
Civil construction services
Plumbing services
Artificial snow-making services
Electrical installation services
Laundering
Washing of linen
Masonry services
Excavation
Installation of plant
Installation of plant
Installation of aeronautical engines
Assembly [installation] of parts for vehicles
Quarrying services
Vehicle service stations [refuelling and maintenance]
Clothing pressing
Linen ironing
Building construction supervision
Rustproofing
Anti-rust treatment for vehicles
Drilling of wells.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
News agency services
Providing telecommunications connections to a global computer network
Communications by fibre optic networks
Communications by telephone
Communications by telegrams
Communications by computer terminals
Television broadcasting
Providing access to databases
Providing user access to global computer networks
Providing telecommunication channels for teleshopping services
Providing internet chatrooms
Information about telecommunication
Sending of telegrams
Rental of access time to global computer networks
Rental of telecommunication equipment
Rental of message sending apparatus
Rental of facsimile apparatus
Rental of modems
Rental of telephones
Providing online forums
Paging services [radio, telephone or other means of electronic communication]