The trademark DF ALLIANCE By DP WORLD was filed by DP World FZE, a corporation established under the laws of the United Arab Emirates (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 25, 2020, and received one opposition filed on November 25, 2020 by Allianz SE on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by Hogan Lovells (Alicante) S.L. & Cia. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued November 25, 2020
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (German was selected as the second language).
Divisions of EUTM registrations of the trademark registration was recorded on May 27, 2021. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on June 23, 2021. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on September 22, 2022. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on March 21, 2024.