EUIPO Rejects Opposition to 'Nova' Mark in Tech Sector

The European Union Intellectual Property Office has dismissed an opposition proceeding against a trademark application for the mark 'Nova' in classes covering software and digital services. The opposition was filed by a competitor alleging likelihood of confusion with an earlier mark. The office found insufficient evidence of similarity in the relevant goods and services to support refusal.

The decision emphasizes the importance of precise specification of goods in opposition filings. The applicant can now proceed to registration following the standard publication period.

This ruling aligns with recent EUIPO practice on assessing visual and phonetic similarities in technology-related marks. Parties involved have two months to appeal to the Boards of Appeal.

Sources: https://euipo.europa.eu https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com