The trademark ETo was filed by EM-TECH Co., Ltd., a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Korea (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on November 1, 2023, and received one opposition filed on January 16, 2024 by SHENZHEN IVPS TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Soutoul, Franck and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued January 16, 2024
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (German was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003210155 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on November 11, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 34 with following description of goods:
Cigarillos
Tobacco and smokers' articles
Tobacco
Humidors
Tobacco substitutes
Cigar cutters
Cigars
Ashtrays
Electronic cigarettes
Disinfectant sticks for electronic cigarettes
Cleaning tools for electronic cigarettes
Brushes for cleaning electronic cigarettes
Pads for cleaning electronic cigarettes
Sticks for cleaning electronic cigarettes
Electronic cigarette cartridges
Neck chains for electronic cigarettes
Atomizers for electronic cigarettes
Cases for electronic cigarettes
Pipe cleaners for electronic cigarettes
Liquid nicotine solutions for use in electronic cigarettes
Liquid solutions for use in electronic cigarettes
Decorative covers for electronic cigarettes
Electric pipe cleaners for electronic cigarettes
Oral vaporizers for smokers
Flavourings, other than essential oils, for use in electronic cigarettes
Electronic tobacco pipes
Articles for use with tobacco
Matches
Tobacco and tobacco products (including substitutes)