The trademark HOOF-TECH was filed by DEIANA INC, a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of Belgium (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on March 2, 2021, and received one opposition filed on April 28, 2021 by THE HOFF BRAND, S.L. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by PADIMA and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued April 28, 2021
The application was filed in French, and French was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Appeal with reference B R2161/2022-4 was No decision on opposition according to Article 71(1) EUTMR with decision issued on August 15, 2023 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 003145551 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on October 4, 2022 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 003145551 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on January 23, 2024 by the EUIPO.