The trademark HM MADRID NUEVO NORTE was filed by HM HOSPITALES 1989, S.A., a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of Spain (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on July 7, 2022, and received one opposition filed on September 27, 2022 by DISTRITO CASTELLANA NORTE, S.A. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by GARRIGUES IP, S.L.P.
The application was filed in Spanish, and Spanish was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003179734 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on December 6, 2023 by the EUIPO.