The trademark MiFanstech was filed by Shenzhen kona bear business co., LTD, a corporation established under the laws of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on March 23, 2021, and received one opposition filed on June 22, 2021 by Xiaomi Inc. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by ELZABURU, S.L.P. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued June 22, 2021
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 professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on July 25, 2021. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on April 21, 2022.
The Opposition with reference B 003149330 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on June 26, 2022 by the EUIPO.