The trademark MIUI was filed by Weina Hu, a national of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on January 20, 2020, and received two oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are two Oppositions claimed against trademark.
The first opposition filed on May 13, 2020 by Xiaomi Singapore Pte. Ltd. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by LANE IP LIMITED and its proceedings were handled in English The second opposition filed on May 13, 2020 by Xiaomi Inc. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by LANE IP LIMITED and its proceedings were handled in English
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Italian was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on February 8, 2021. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on April 4, 2022.
The Opposition with reference B 003120892 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on September 2, 2021 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 003120938 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on September 2, 2021 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 7 with following description of goods:
Curtain drawing devices, electrically operated
Vacuum cleaners
Waste disposal units
Agitators
Centrifugal mills
Dishwashers
Crushers for kitchen use, electric
Mills for household purposes, other than hand-operated
Tin openers, electric
Pepper mills, other than hand-operated
Coffee grinders, other than hand-operated
Blenders, electric, for household purposes
Ironing machines
Rotary steam presses, portable, for fabrics
Peeling machines
Fruit presses, electric, for household purposes
Food processors, electric
3D printers.
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Lamps
Electric torches
Germicidal lamps for purifying air
Cooking stoves
Bread toasters
Kitchen ranges [ovens]
Autoclaves, electric, for cooking
Heaters, electric, for feeding bottles
Coffee percolators, electric
Coffee machines, electric
Kettles, electric
Multicookers
Food steamers, electric
Tortilla presses, electric
Chocolate fountains, electric
Air fryers
Refrigerating cabinets
Ice machines and apparatus
Refrigerators
Ice-cream making machines
Air-conditioning installations
Fans [air-conditioning]
Hair dryers
Air-conditioning apparatus
Electrically heated carpets
Hot water bottles
Radiators, electric
Water purification installations
Toilet seats
Hand drying apparatus for washrooms
Toilets [water-closets]
Heaters for baths
Bath fittings
Radiators [heating]
Extractor hoods for kitchens
Air purifying apparatus and machines
Lighters.
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Straws for drinking
Corkscrews, electric and non-electric
Cruets
Knife rests for the table
Scoops [tableware]
Funnels
Pots
Utensils for household purposes
Pepper pots
Pepper mills, hand-operated
Salad bowls
Cups
Table napkin holders
Dishes
Bottles
Table plates
Kitchen utensils
Tea services [tableware]
Coffee services [tableware]
Liqueur sets
Drinking bottles for sports
Ceramics for household purposes
Toothbrushes, electric
Toilet cases
Coffee grinders, hand-operated
Fruit presses, non-electric, for household purposes