The trademark T-fun was filed by Shenzhen Dianfan Investment Co., Ltd, a corporation established under the laws of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on October 5, 2023, and received one opposition filed on January 7, 2024 by Deutsche Telekom AG on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by HOGAN LOVELLS INTERNATIONAL LLP and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued January 7, 2024
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Italian was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Headphones
Headsets
Portable speakers
Virtual reality headsets
Portable media players
Digital photo frames
Smart speakers
Teaching robots
Personal stereos
Holders adapted for mobile telephones and smartphones
Smartphones
Computer peripheral devices
Smartglasses
Computer software applications, downloadable
Battery chargers
Batteries, electric
Connectors [electricity]
Smart rings
Projection apparatus
Remote control apparatus.
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Containers for household or kitchen use
Utensils for household purposes
Kitchen utensils
Blenders, non-electric, for household purposes
Fruit presses, non-electric, for household purposes