018834499

VZ

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February 9, 2023

Trademark Summary

The trademark VZ was filed by CHUANLIANG ZHANG, a national of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on March 14, 2023, and received undefined oppositions.

Opposition Proceedings

There are undefined Oppositions claimed against trademark.

The first opposition filed on June 13, 2023 by LOUIS VUITTON MALLETIER on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by SPHERIENS and its proceedings were handled in English The second opposition filed on June 5, 2023 by Boardriders IP Holdings, LLC on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by Nordemann Czychowski & Partner Rechtsanwältinnen und Rechtsanwälte mbB and its proceedings were handled in English

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 003197538 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on May 21, 2024 by the EUIPO. The Appeal with reference B R1469/2024-5 was Trade mark application refused according to Article 8(5) EUTMR with decision issued on January 26, 2025 by the EUIPO.

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Goods And Services

• The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
  
  1. Navigation, guidance, tracking, targeting and map making devices
  2. Apparatus, instruments and cables for electricity
  3. Optical devices, enhancers and correctors
  4. Scientific research and laboratory apparatus, educational apparatus and simulators
  5. Downloadable and recorded content
  6. Scientific and laboratory devices for treatment using electricity
  7. Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling devices
  8. Safety, security, protection and signalling devices
  9. Diving equipment
  10. Information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices
  11. Magnets, magnetizers and demagnetizers
  12. Spectacles
  13. Goggles for sports
  14. Sunglasses
  15. Sunglass temples
  16. Lenses for sunglasses
  17. Sunglass cords
  18. Straps for sunglasses
  19. Cases for spectacles and sunglasses
  20. Frames for spectacles and sunglasses
  21. Chains for spectacles and for sunglasses
  22. Covers for sunglasses.
• The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
  
  1. Saddlery, whips and apparel for animals
  2. Walking sticks
  3. Luggage, bags, wallets and other carriers
  4. Umbrellas and parasols.
• The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
  
  1. Clothing
  2. Headgear
  3. Footwear
  4. Parts of clothing, footwear and headgear.