The trademark MINKUROW was filed by Shenzhen Mingbao Trading Co., Ltd, a corporation established under the laws of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on July 2, 2020, and received one opposition filed on July 29, 2020 by MIMCORD, S.A. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by PONTI & PARTNERS, S.L.P
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 003127017 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on January 30, 2022 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Computer peripheral devices
Meters
Transponders
Cases for smartphones
Headphones
Flashlights [photography]
Selfie sticks [hand-held monopods]
Tripods for cameras
Protective helmets for sports
Sunglasses
Solar batteries
Rechargeable electric batteries
Fibre [fiber (Am.)] optic cables
Wireless chargers
Wireless headsets for cellphones
USB flash drives.
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Lamps
Incandescent burners
Searchlights
Diving lights
Fairy lights for festive decorations
String lights for festive decoration
Portable headlamps
Bicycle lights
Motorcycle lights
Automobile lights
Burners
Electric fans for personal use
Hearths
Hand drying apparatus for washrooms
Steam facial apparatus [saunas].
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods: