The trademark RaceGT was filed by Shenzhen Zhihe Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd., a corporation established under the laws of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 2, 2021, and received two oppositions.
There are two Oppositions claimed against trademark.
The first opposition filed on August 1, 2021 by REAL AUTOMOVIL CLUB DE ESPAÑA on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by ELZABURU, S.L.P. and its proceedings were handled in English The second opposition filed on May 26, 2021 by Wudi Industry (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by HEUKING KÜHN LÜER WOJTEK 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).
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on May 20, 2021. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on February 1, 2022.
The Opposition with reference B 003151918 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on August 10, 2022 by the EUIPO.