The trademark Adiduck was filed by Shenzhen Yuefeiyue Network 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 October 19, 2021, and received one opposition filed on January 18, 2022 by adidas AG on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by HOGAN LOVELLS and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued January 18, 2022
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003162254 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on March 22, 2023 by the EUIPO.