The trademark mi8 was filed by Mi8, a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of Belgium (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on March 18, 2021, and received one opposition filed on June 15, 2021 by Xiaomi Inc. on (a) Art. 8(4), (b) Likelihood of confusion, (c) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by Abion Ireland Limited and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued June 15, 2021
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on April 21, 2021. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on May 8, 2023.
The Opposition with reference B 003148864 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on May 1, 2024 by the EUIPO.