The trademark bencar was filed by DONGGUAN TAILING ELECTRIC VEHICLE CO., LTD, a corporation established under the laws of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on November 11, 2020, and received two oppositions.
There are two Oppositions claimed against trademark.
The first opposition filed on February 9, 2021 by Mercedes-Benz Group AG on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by REGIMBEAU and its proceedings were handled in English The second opposition filed on February 7, 2021 by BENECAR - AUTOMÓVEIS, S.A. on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by GASTÃO DA CUNHA FERREIRA, LDA. and its proceedings were handled in English
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003140423 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on February 13, 2022 by the EUIPO.