The trademark NORTHCLER was filed by Xiamen Leader Pacific Industry Co., Ltd., a corporation established under the laws of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on June 9, 2020, and received one opposition filed on August 4, 2020 by MONCLER S.P.A. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by DR. MODIANO & ASSOCIATI S.P.A. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued August 4, 2020
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Spanish was selected as the second language).
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on May 30, 2022. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on November 29, 2023. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on January 15, 2024. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on January 23, 2024. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on June 19, 2024.
The Opposition with reference B 003127571 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on May 1, 2024 by the EUIPO. The Appeal with reference B R1256/2024-4 was Trade mark application refused according to Article 8(5) EUTMR with decision issued on December 18, 2024 by the EUIPO.