The trademark MK was filed by Chengdu WeiZheng Digital Technology Co., Ltd., a corporation established under the laws of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on March 7, 2023, and received one opposition filed on June 5, 2023 by Xiaomi Inc. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by Abion Ireland Limited and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued June 5, 2023
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Spanish was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003197082 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on March 12, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Data processing apparatus
Measures
Radios
Audio- and video-receivers
Flashlights [photography]
Surveying instruments
Optical lenses
Telescopic sights for firearms
Life saving apparatus and equipment
Battery chargers.
The mark was filed in class 14 with following description of goods:
Hat ornaments of precious metal
Necklaces [jewelry]
Jewelry
Paste jewelry [costume jewelry]
Ornaments of jet
Dials [clock- and watchmaking]
Chronographs [watches]
Chronometers
Watches
Cases for horological instruments.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Presentation of goods on communications media, for retail purposes
Outsourcing services [business assistance]
Import-export agency services
Marketing
Provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services
Employment agency services
Business auditing
Office machines and equipment rental
Retail or wholesale services for pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations and medical supplies