The trademark Columbus was filed by Xinjie Zhang, a national of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on April 13, 2023, and received one opposition filed on July 13, 2023 by Columbia Sportswear Company on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by ELZABURU, S.L.P.
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Spanish was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003199491 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on August 7, 2024 by the EUIPO.