TRADEMARK OF THE WEEK – SFS

SFS is an engineering and technology company that offers engineered components and fastening systems, including injection molding, heat treatments, surface finishing, mechanical fastening, secondary forming, cleaning and cleansing, hinges, and seal coating. The company also provides distribution and logistics services. SFS offers services such as attribute testing and inspection, shop solutions, assembly work, and wholesale trade. SFS began in 1928 in what was then the Stadler hardware store in Altstätten. Presswerk Heerbrugg AG, founded in 1960, laid the cornerstone for the international development of industrial activities. Its headquarters are located in Heerbrugg, Switzerland. SFS employed nearly 11,000 people worldwide in 2021 and generated sales of SFr 1.89 billion with around 10,500 employees worldwide.

SFS registered their logo with the EUIPO on 21^st July 2000 bearing the serial number 000219873. The mark is figurative in nature and falls under classes 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 17, 19, 20, 25, 35, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 of the international classification of goods and services for the purposes of the registration of marks. Today, SFS operates more than 100 trading, logistics, and manufacturing locations worldwide. Through various acquisitions, SFS has been able to expand its competence portfolio to include plastic injection moulding technology and deep drawing technology.