The trademark ATHINA PROFESSIONAL was filed by MEZZA LUNA SRL, a corporation established under the laws of Romania (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 10, 2021, and received one opposition filed on August 10, 2021 by atinacosmetics GmbH on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion, (c) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by Gerling, Thomas and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued August 10, 2021
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Italian was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on January 8, 2023.
The Appeal with reference B R2524/2022-5 was Inadmissible according to Article 68(1) EUTMR with decision issued on May 15, 2023 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 003152639 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(a) EUTMR with decision issued on October 20, 2022 by the EUIPO.