The trademark LINE FRIENDS was filed by Z Intermediate Global Corporation, a corporation established under the laws of Japan (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on July 7, 2020, and received one opposition filed on October 7, 2020 by Coop Danmark A/S on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by KROMANN REUMERT and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued October 7, 2020
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (German was selected as the second language).
Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on October 14, 2021. A transfer of the trademark registration was recorded on November 30, 2021.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Leather
Imitations of leather
Leather trimmings for furniture
Bags
Leather leads
Labels of leather
Boxes of leather
Furniture coverings of leather
Boxes of vulcanized fiber
Collars for pets
Bags for sports
Clothing for pets
Parasols
Walking sticks
Umbrellas
Purses
Trunks and travelling bags
Pouches of leather
Packaging containers of leather
Leather for harnesses
Portable cosmetic cases (sold empty)
Toilet bags (sold empty)
Dog shoes
Moleskin [imitation of leather]
Straps for skates
Golf umbrellas
Nose bags [feed bags]
Valves of leather
Reins for guiding children
Handbags
Backpacks
Beach bags
Briefcases
Shopping bags
Luggage tags
Bags for pets
Pouches for holding make-up, keys and other personal items