The trademark TIUTIU was filed by Shuozhou Yashang Technology Co., Ltd., a corporation established under the laws of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 2, 2021, and received one opposition filed on December 2, 2021 by PRADA S.A. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by JACOBACCI & PARTNERS S.P.A.
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 003159583 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on May 22, 2023 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 24 with following description of goods:
Coverlets [bedspreads]
Eiderdowns [down coverlets]
Bed linen
Sheets [textile]
Sleeping bags [sheeting]
Mattress covers
Bed blankets
Blankets for household pets
Baby buntings
Sleeping bags
Crib bumpers [bed linen]
Wall hangings of textile
Household linen
Covers [loose] for furniture
Coverings of plastic for furniture
Tablecloths, not of paper
Place mats of textile
Cotton blankets
Blankets (Bed -)
Removable covers of textile for electronic apparatus [not fitted or shaped].
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods: