The trademark LIONS was filed by LIONS RUGBY COMPANY (PTY) LIMITED, a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of South Africa (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on November 23, 2020, and received three oppositions.
There are three Oppositions claimed against trademark.
The first opposition filed on February 23, 2021 by NFL Properties Europe GmbH on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by OSBORNE CLARKE (HAMBURG) and its proceedings were handled in English The second opposition filed on February 22, 2021 by Siemes Schuhcenter GmbH & Co. KG on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by STEFFAN & KIEHNE PATENTANWÄLTE PARTG MBB and its proceedings were handled in English The third opposition filed on February 21, 2021 by British & Irish Lions Designated Activity Company on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by KELTIE 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).