The trademark Proud Panda was filed by Zhejiang shangbo fashion co., LTD, a corporation established under the laws of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 27, 2021, and received one opposition filed on August 26, 2021 by Panda Life Ltd on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Marks & Clerk LLP and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued August 26, 2021
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Spanish was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on February 20, 2023.
The Opposition with reference B 003153634 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on September 13, 2022 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 12 with following description of goods:
Air pumps for automobiles
Air pumps for bicycles
Anti-theft devices for motor cars
Antitheft devices for vehicles
Vehicle suspension springs
Automobile bumpers
Brake linings for motor cars
Brake linings for vehicles
Children's safety seats for cars
Children's safety seats for vehicles
Folding bicycles
Windscreen wipers
Windscreen wipers [for automobiles]
Mudguards for automobiles
Mud flap hangers
Windshields for automobiles
Automobile windshield sunshades
Steering wheels for automobiles
Safety seats for use in cars.
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
Dining room tables
Decorative window finials
Bathroom furniture
Cabinets [furniture]
Lawn furniture
Kitchen cabinets
Shoe cabinets
Shelves for books
Tea tables
Office tables
Office desks.
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods: