The trademark RONGKE POLO was filed by Shenzhen Yifeng Tiancheng Trading Co., Ltd., a corporation established under the laws of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on June 26, 2023, and received one opposition filed on August 15, 2023 by The Polo/Lauren Company L.P. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by CABINET CANDE-BLANCHARD-DUCAMP and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued August 15, 2023
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Italian was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003201459 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on August 27, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Backpacks for carrying infants
Clothing for pets
Bags
Bags for sports
Leather shoulder straps
Cases of leather or leatherboard
Suitcases
Briefcases
Girths of leather
Bags [envelopes, pouches] of leather, for packaging
Travelling bags
Handbags
Bags for campers
Bags for climbers
Backpacks
Umbrellas
Leather straps
Straps of leather [saddlery]
School bags
Purses.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Headscarfs
Sports singlets
Panties
Tee-shirts
Shoes
Swimsuits
Pajamas
Girdles
Gloves [clothing]
Neckties
Ready-made clothing
Suits
Hats
Clothing
Inner soles
Boot uppers
Socks
Dressing gowns
Belts [clothing]
Boas [necklets].
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Sales prospecting for others
Promotion of goods through influencers
Advertising services to create brand identity for others
Providing user rankings for commercial or advertising purposes
Providing user reviews for commercial or advertising purposes
Media relations services
Outdoor advertising
Targeted marketing
Wholesale services for pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations and medical supplies
Provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services
Marketing
Commercial administration of the licensing of the goods and services of others
Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes
Procurement services for others [purchasing goods and services for other businesses]
Online advertising on a computer network
Organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes