The trademark REPUBLIK was filed by Parcel World Distribution, a corporation established under the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on March 8, 2023, and received one opposition filed on June 8, 2023 by UMG Recordings, 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 June 8, 2023
The application was filed in French, and French was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).