The trademark V HOTELS was filed by Pujing Hotels Development Holdings Co., Ltd., a corporation established under the laws of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on October 7, 2020, and received three oppositions.
There are three Oppositions claimed against trademark.
The first opposition filed on January 7, 2021 by APARTAMENTOS PÉREZ JIMÉNEZ, S.A. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Arsuaga Santos, Elisa and its proceedings were handled in English The second opposition filed on January 6, 2021 by Hotel V Holding B.V. on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by MERKENBUREAU KNIJFF & PARTNERS B.V. and its proceedings were handled in English The third opposition filed on January 6, 2021 by VOIHOTELS S.P.A. on (a) Art. 8(4), (b) Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by STUDIO TORTA S.P.A. and its proceedings were handled in IT
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Italian was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003138638 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(a) EUTMR with decision issued on January 17, 2022 by the EUIPO.