The trademark voloroto was filed by Qunfen LIU, a national of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on January 24, 2023, and received one opposition filed on April 24, 2023 by Volvo Trademark Holding AB on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by NOERR ALICANTE IP, S.L. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued April 24, 2023
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Italian was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Protective masks, not for medical purposes
Protective eyeglasses
Protection devices for personal use against accidents
Clothing for protection against chemicals
Remote control apparatus
Industrial automation controls
Electrolysis apparatus for laboratory use
Radiological apparatus for industrial purposes
Alarms
Eyeglasses.
The mark was filed in class 12 with following description of goods:
Cars
Motor homes
Self-balancing scooters
Bicycles
Pumps for bicycle tires
Cable cars
Trolleys
Repair outfits for inner tubes
Horse-drawn carriages
Windscreen wipers.
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods: