The trademark iNNEXT was filed by Anthony Tran, a national of the French Republic (the "Applicant") and Chang Lu, a national of the United States of America (the "Co-Applicant", and jointly with the "Applicant" referred to as the "Applicants" going forward). The application was published for oppositions on August 22, 2016, and received one opposition filed on November 22, 2016 by Next Retail Limited on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by MARKS & CLERK LLP and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued November 22, 2016
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Spanish was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 002807637 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on November 23, 2022 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Baby monitors
Mobile phone cases
Cases for mobile phones
Protective cases for mobile phones
Amplifiers
Control amplifiers
Headphone amplifiers
Power banks
Wireless headsets for cellphones
External memories for cellphones
USB cables for cellphones
Motion sensor
Light sensors
Camera mounts
Camera covers
Cameras
Camera casings
Weights
Sports goggles
Battery cases
Solar battery chargers
Mobile phones
Ear phones
Wearable smart phones
Mobile phone docking stations
Chargers for mobile phones
Batteries for mobile phones
Keyboards for mobile phones
Dashboard mounts for mobile phones
Holders adapted for mobile phones
Protective cases for mobile phones
Wireless headsets for smart phones
Flip covers for mobile phones
Leather cases for mobile phones
Display screen protectors in the nature of films for mobile phones.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Umbrellas
Animal harnesses
Animal carriers [bags]
Blankets for animals
Coats for dogs
Costumes for animals
Pet hair bows
Dog shoes
Dog parkas
Dog leashes
Dog collars
Dog clothing
Collars for pets
Collars for cats
Coats for cats
Clothing for pets
Combination walking sticks and umbrellas
Luggage, bags, wallets and other carriers
Hiking poles
Sport bags.
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods:
Toys, games, playthings and novelties
Ornaments for Christmas trees, except illumination articles and confectionery