The trademark MIHIKING was filed by Shenzhen Shiyu 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 22, 2021, and received one opposition filed on January 2, 2022 by Xiaomi Inc. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by Abion Ireland Limited and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued January 2, 2022
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
The Appeal with reference B R0566/2023-2 was Opposition partially rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on June 5, 2024 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 003161506 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on January 21, 2023 by the EUIPO.