The trademark V was filed by WENZHOU LISHANG GLASSES MANUFACTURING 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 October 26, 2023 by VALENTINO S.p.A. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by JACOBACCI & PARTNERS S.P.A. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued October 26, 2023
The application was filed in Spanish, and Spanish was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003205568 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on October 10, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Spectacles
Anti-glare glasses
3D spectacles
Smartglasses
Motorcycle goggles
Goggles
Anti-fogging safety goggles
Dustproof glasses
Polarizing spectacles
Alidades
Goggles for sports
Spectacle lenses
Antireflection coated eyeglasses
Corrective eyewear
Spectacle frames
Bars for spectacles
Spectacle temples
Spectacle frames made of plastic
Spectacle lens blanks
Parts for spectacles
Unmounted spectacle frames
Sunglasses
Prescription sunglasses
Cases for sunglasses
Sunglass temples
Sunglasses for pets
Navigation, guidance, tracking, targeting and map making devices
Apparatus, instruments and cables for electricity
Optical devices, enhancers and correctors
Scientific research and laboratory apparatus, educational apparatus and simulators
Downloadable and recorded content
Scientific and laboratory devices for treatment using electricity
Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling devices
Safety, security, protection and signalling devices
Diving equipment
Information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices