The trademark VEEX was filed by VEEX technology (shenzhen) co. LTD, a corporation established under the laws of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on June 8, 2020, and received one opposition filed on September 7, 2020 by PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS S.A. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER ESPAÑA, S.L.U. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued September 7, 2020
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Spanish was selected as the second language).
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on June 30, 2020. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on April 6, 2021. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on April 19, 2021. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on July 21, 2021.
The Opposition with reference B 003130497 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on October 19, 2021 by the EUIPO.