The trademark NEXi was filed by Shenzhen Eigate Technology Co., Ltd., a corporation established under the laws of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 10, 2023, and received one opposition filed on November 5, 2023 by Philip Morris Brands Sàrl on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER ESPAÑA, S.L.U. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued November 5, 2023
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Italian was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on May 14, 2024.
The Opposition with reference B 003206369 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on February 25, 2025 by the EUIPO.