The trademark MiSAFE was filed by DRAGO S.r.l., a corporation established under the laws of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on December 9, 2020, and received one opposition filed on March 9, 2021 by Xiaomi Inc. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by Lane Intellectual Property (Ireland) Limited and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued March 9, 2021
The application was filed in Italian, and Italian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003142459 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on April 28, 2022 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 5 with following description of goods:
Disinfectants and antiseptics
Sanitizing wipes
Disinfecting handwash.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Protective masks
Filters for respiratory masks
Protective dust masks
Thermometers
Infrared thermometers, not for medical purposes
Goggles
Protective visors.
The mark was filed in class 10 with following description of goods:
Thermometers for medical purposes
Infrared thermometers for medical purposes
Rubber gloves for medical use
Latex gloves for medical use
Surgical masks
Mouth guards for medical purposes
Protective bonnets for the hair for wear by medical practitioners
Protective gloves for medical use
Protective visors for medical use
Protective clothing for medical purposes
Medical gowns.
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods: