The trademark MI Car was filed by Renate Huang, a national of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on April 15, 2021, and received one opposition filed on July 7, 2021 by Xiaomi Inc. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) 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 July 7, 2021
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (German was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003150282 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on August 15, 2022 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Weighing apparatus and instruments
USB cables
Electronic tags for goods
Set top boxes
Data carriers
Audiovisual teaching apparatus
Microphones
Computer software programs for database management
Electronic organizers
Hemline markers
Computer software for database management
Tablet computers
Computer hardware
Wireless communication apparatus
Whistle alarms
Cash registers
Database management software
Navigational instruments
Wireless headphones
Magnetic data carriers
Fluorescent screens
Voice recognition software
Audio speakers
Televisions
Application development software
Television receivers
Animated cartoons
Wafers [silicon slices]
Decorative magnets
Network communication apparatus
Television monitors
Batteries
Wireless computer peripherals
Wireless transmitting and receiving equipment
Electronic book readers
Telecommunications apparatus and instruments
Interactive computer software that provides navigational and travel information
Sunglasses
Dictating machines
Apparatus to check stamping mail
Computer peripheral devices
Wireless controllers to remotely monitor and control the function and status of security systems
Electronic notepads
Fire extinguishers
Egg-candlers
Measuring apparatus
Remote control apparatus
Life saving apparatus and equipment
Measures
Database synchronization software
Electric installations for the remote control of industrial operations
Wireless communication devices for voice, data or image transmission
Global positioning system (GPS) computer software
Audio receivers
Radiological apparatus for industrial purposes
Computer software for use on handheld mobile digital electronic devices and other consumer electronics
Telephones
Electronic bulletin boards
Hand held computers
Magnetic data media
Graphic decoders for use with audio karaoke systems
Earphones for smartphones
Integrated circuits
Voting machines
Apparatus for data storage
Character recognition software
Wireless headsets for use with mobile telephones
Stereo headphones
Digital audio recorders
Dog whistles
Electronic mail and messaging software
Car audio apparatus
Application software for wireless devices
Modems
Cameras
Computer software for accessing, browsing and searching online databases
Facsimile machines
Computers
Computer application software for streaming audio-visual media content via the internet
Personal digital assistants
Wireless communication devices for the transmission of multimedia content
Computer software
Downloadable electronic books
Mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus
Audio amplifiers
Lightning arresters
Optical apparatus and instruments
Electrified fences
Electronic communication equipment and instruments