The trademark Sonikure was filed by Sonikure Technology Limited, a corporation established under the laws of Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 18, 2016, and received one opposition filed on August 9, 2016 by Sony Group Corporation on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by Hogan Lovells (Alicante) S.L. & Cia. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued August 9, 2016
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Spanish was selected as the second language).
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on August 14, 2016.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 10 with following description of goods:
Medical ultrasound apparatus
Medical apparatus and instruments for eye treatment
Artificial eyes
Optometric instruments for diagnosing eye conditions
Medical apparatus, namely, injection devices for administering drugs
Medical syringes
Medical needles
Medical apparatus for use in diagnosis
X-ray apparatus for medical use
Surgical apparatus and instruments
Radiological apparatus for medical purposes
Physiotherapy apparatus for medical use
Medical fluid injectors.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising in relation to pharmaceutical and medical products
Wholesale and retail services for pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations and medical supplies
Commercial information and advice for consumers
Demonstration of goods
Import-export agencies services
On-line advertising on computer communication networks
Marketing services
Organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes
Business administration and management
Sponsorship search
Public relation
Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes
Outsourcing services [business assistance]
Provision of an on-line marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services.