The trademark xiaovv was filed by Macro-video Technologies Co., Ltd., a corporation established under the laws of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on March 6, 2022, and received one opposition filed on June 6, 2022 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 June 6, 2022
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (German was selected as the second language).