The trademark Genhill was filed by HANWO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, a corporation established under the laws of Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 31, 2021, and received one opposition filed on August 31, 2021 by ALFRED DUNHILL LIMITED on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by HGF B.V. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued August 31, 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 13, 2022. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on April 23, 2024.
The Opposition with reference B 003153944 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on November 24, 2024 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 003153944 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on May 29, 2023 by the EUIPO. The Appeal with reference B R1573/2023-1 was Other according to Article 71(1) EUTMR with decision issued on March 10, 2024 by the EUIPO.