The trademark anicanon was filed by Yongqi Han, a national of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on January 30, 2023, and received one opposition filed on May 1, 2023 by CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by MAUCHER JENKINS and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued May 1, 2023
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Spanish was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on November 29, 2023. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on January 15, 2024. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on January 23, 2024.
The Opposition with reference B 003195027 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on February 19, 2024 by the EUIPO.