The trademark XSO was filed by Shenzhen Future Tech Co., Limited., a corporation established under the laws of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 15, 2023, and received one opposition filed on November 14, 2023 by Japan Tobacco Inc. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by BAYLOS and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued November 14, 2023
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Spanish was selected as the second language).
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on November 6, 2023. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on January 22, 2024. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on January 25, 2024.
The Opposition with reference B 003206890 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on August 14, 2024 by the EUIPO.