The trademark FIREFLY was filed by THOWRA, LDA, a corporation established under the laws of the Portuguese Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 13, 2024, and received undefined oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are undefined Oppositions claimed against trademark.
The first opposition filed on November 13, 2024 by Hertz System, Inc. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Farrington, Graham and its proceedings were handled in English The second opposition filed on October 30, 2024 by OSRAM GmbH on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by impuls legal PartG mbB and its proceedings were handled in English
The application was filed in Portuguese, and Portuguese was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003227745 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on August 18, 2025 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Signalling devices
Protective and safety equipment for purposes related to personal safety, communication and control of situations in various environments, including, but not limited to urban infrastructures, transportation and hazardous environments
Protective and safety fall arrest apparatus
Signalling apparatus
Illuminated signs
Flashing lights [luminous signals]
Rotating lights [signalling]
Beacons, luminous
Electrical and electronic components
Decade switches
Signal mirrors
Signalling lamps
Illuminated signposts
Electrical signalling apparatus
Safety signals [luminous]
Signals, luminous or mechanical
Directional signage [luminous or mechanical]
Signalling panels, luminous or mechanical
Emergency warning lights
Rescue laser signalling flares
Electronic components
Communications equipment
Helmet communications systems
All of the aforementioned goods being exclusively related to signal user’s directions.
The mark was filed in class 39 with Rental services related to vehicles, transportation, and storage and Rental services related to transportation and storage..