The trademark Cocolemon was filed by Huoqiang Xu, a national of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on October 6, 2022, and received one opposition filed on January 4, 2023 by Moonbug Entertainment Limited on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by Stobbs Ireland Limited and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued January 4, 2023
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Spanish was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on November 29, 2023. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on January 15, 2024. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on January 23, 2024.
The Opposition with reference B 003187494 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on February 18, 2024 by the EUIPO.