The trademark atech racing was filed by Atech srl, a corporation established under the laws of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on June 14, 2022, and received one opposition filed on July 31, 2022 by AUTOSALES, INCORPORATED on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by BUGNION S.P.A.
The application was filed in Italian, and Italian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003175716 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on May 2, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Fireproof automobile racing suits for safety purposes
Fire resistant gloves
Gloves for protection against accidents
Safety gloves for protection against accident or injury
Gloves for protection against accidents, irradiation and fire
Clothing for protection against fire
Flame-retardant balaclavas
Shoes (Protective -)
Protective shoes [against accident or injury]
Shoes for protection against accidents and fire
Footwear for protection against accidents, irradiation and fire
Safety footwear for protection against accident or injury
Shoes for protection against accidents, irradiation and fire.
The mark was filed in class 12 with following description of goods: