The trademark VIKO was filed by Tsvetelina Biserova Stoykova, a national of the Republic of Bulgaria (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on June 16, 2021, and received one opposition filed on September 16, 2021 by CHEN, Fei on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by KANCELARIA RZECZNIKÓW PATENTOWYCH J. MARKIETA, M. ZIELIŃSKA-ŁAZAROWICZ SP. P. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued September 16, 2021
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Italian was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003154958 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on October 16, 2022 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Babies' pants [underwear]
Babies' undergarments
Baby bodysuits
Baselayer bottoms
Body warmers
Body stockings
Boxer shorts
Boy shorts [underwear]
Chemises
Camisoles
Knickers
Slips [underclothing]
Sports bras
Undershirts
Underpants
Thongs
Albs
Athletic uniforms
Balaclavas
Beach clothes
Collars
Collars [clothing]
Cyclists' clothing
Football jerseys
Gym suits
Jackets being sports clothing
Jodhpurs
Jogging tops
Knee warmers [clothing]
Padded pants for athletic use
Padded shirts for athletic use
Printed t-shirts
Rain slickers
Running Suits
Running vests
Ski balaclavas
Snow pants
Snow suits
Snowboard gloves
Snowboard jackets
Snowboard mittens
Snowboard trousers
Soccer bibs
Sport coats
Sports bibs
Sports clothing [other than golf gloves]
Sports jackets
Sports jerseys
Sports jerseys and breeches for sports
Sports pants
Sports singlets
Sports shirts with short sleeves
Sweat bands for the wrist
Swaddling clothes
Tank tops
Tennis wear
Athletic shoes
Baby shoes
Baby sandals
Basketball sneakers
Beach shoes
Clothing for gymnastics
Gymnastic shoes
Running shoes
Sneakers
Baseball caps
Bathing caps
Sports headgear [other than helmets]
Sports caps and hats.
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods: