The trademark AcnA was filed by Xiangyu Yuan, a national of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on October 20, 2020, and received one opposition filed on January 19, 2021 by Acne Studios AB on (a) Art. 8(4), (b) Likelihood of confusion, (c) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by KANTER ADVOKATBYRĂ… KB and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued January 19, 2021
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (German was selected as the second language).
Partial transfers of the trademark registration was recorded on December 9, 2020.
The Opposition with reference B 003139330 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on January 17, 2022 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Aprons
Bath robes
Bathing caps
Bathing suits
Bathing trunks
Beach clothes
Beach shoes
Belts (Money) [clothing]
Waist belts
Berets
Bibs,not of paper
Boas
Bodices
Boot uppers
Boots (Ski)
Boots for sports
Boxer shorts
Brassieres
Breeches [for wear]
Camisoles
Caps (Shower)
Clothing for gymnastics
Coats (Top)
Coats
Collars [clothing]
Combinations [clothing]
Corselets
Corsets [underclothing]
Costumes (Masquerade)
Cyclists clothing
Detachable collars
Dress shields
Dresses
Dressing gowns
Ear muffs
Fishing vests
Football shoes
Footwear
Furs [clothing]
Gabardines
Gaiter straps
Girdles
Gloves
Goloshes
Greatcoats
Gymnastic shoes
Hats
Hoods
Hosiery
Inner soles
Jackets [clothing]
Jerseys [clothing]
Jumper dresses
Jumpsuits
Knickers
Layettes
Leather (Clothing of)
Leather (Clothing of imitations of)
Leg warmers
Leggings [leg warmers]
Leggings [trousers]
Liveries
Maniples
Mantillas
Mitres [hats]
Mittens
Motorists clothing
Neckties
Overalls
Paper clothing
Parkas
Pelisses
Petticoats
Pockets for clothing
Ponchos
Pullovers
Pyjamas
Rain coats
Rain suits
Ready-made clothing
Sandals
Saris
Sarongs
Scarves
Shirt fronts
Shirt yokes
Shirts
Short-sleeve shirts
Shoulder wraps
Singlets
Ski gloves
Skirts
Skorts
Skull caps
Sleep masks
Slippers
Slips [undergarments]
Trouser straps
Trousers
Trunks (Bathing)
Underpants
Underwear
Uniforms
Uppers (Footwear)
Veils [clothing]
Vests
Wet suits for water skiing
Wimples
Wooden shoes
Wristbands [clothing]
Wristbands
Tee shirts
Suspenders
Sweaters
Swim suits
Tank tops
Socks
Sports shoes
Suits
Knitwear
Korean outer jackets worn over basic garment [Magoja]