The trademark U.F.I. lubricant was filed by Salvatore di stefano, a national of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on June 29, 2023, and received one opposition filed on September 28, 2023 by UFI FILTERS S.P.A. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by JACOBACCI & PARTNERS S.P.A.
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Italian was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003204130 was refused according to Article 8(5) EUTMR with decision issued on December 4, 2024 by the EUIPO.