The trademark nikieson was filed by Vincenzo cipriani, a national of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on March 16, 2020, and received one opposition filed on June 11, 2020 by SUPER BRAND LICENCING on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by NOVAGRAAF FRANCE and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued June 11, 2020
The application was filed in Italian, and Italian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003123900 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on October 15, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 8 with following description of goods:
Hand-operated tools and implements for treatment of materials, and for construction, repair and maintenance
Edged and blunt weapons
Cutlery, and food preparation implements being kitchen knives, cutting and grinding implements
Lifting tools
Hand-operated hygienic and beauty implements for humans and animals
Emergency and rescue hand tools.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Saddlery, whips and apparel for animals
Walking staffs
Umbrellas and parasols
Luggage, bags, wallets and other carriers.
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
Animal housing and beds
Furniture and furnishings
Containers, and closures and holders therefor, non-metallic
Ladders and movable steps, non-metallic
Displays, stands and signage, non-metallic
Statues, figurines, works of art and ornaments and decorations, made of materials such as wood, wax, plaster or plastic, included in the class.
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Articles for the care of clothing and footwear
Statues, figurines, plaques and works of art, made of materials such as porcelain, terra-cotta or glass, included in the class
Household utensils for cleaning, brushes and brush-making materials
Cosmetic and toilet utensils
Tableware, cookware and containers
Unworked and semi-worked glass, not specified for use.
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods: