The trademark MG was filed by TAIZHOU FERT VALVE CO., LTD., a corporation established under the laws of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 14, 2023, and received one opposition filed on December 14, 2023 by SAIC MOTOR CORPORATION LIMITED on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by CABINET LAVOIX and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued December 14, 2023
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003208580 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on December 3, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 6 with following description of goods:
Common metals, unwrought or semi-wrought
Nozzles of metal
Pipes and tubes of metal
Valves of metal, other than parts of machines
Junctions of metal for pipes
Doors of metal
Metal building materials
Fittings of metal for furniture
Ironmongery
Locks of metal, other than electric
Tanks of metal
Works of art of common metal
Steel wire
Cable joints of metal, non-electric
Safes [metal or non-metal]
Springs [metal hardware]
Signs plates of metal
Bells for animals
Identification bracelets of metal
Wind vanes of metal.
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Taps [faucets]
Fittings for the draining of water
Regulating fittings for water pipes
Ornamental fountains
Pressure water tanks
Water distribution installations
Heating installations
Water-pipes for sanitary installations
Bath installations
Sanitary apparatus and installations
Sinks
Lighting apparatus and installations
Electric food steamers
Refrigerators
Fans [air-conditioning]
Electrical hair driers
Regulating accessories for water or gas apparatus and pipes