The trademark HOPET was filed by Shenzhen Ruike Technology Limited, a corporation established under the laws of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on June 20, 2023, and received one opposition filed on September 18, 2023 by SAINT BERNARD on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by JACOBACCI CORALIS HARLE and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued September 18, 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 003203562 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on June 16, 2024 by the EUIPO.