Honda Motor Co., Ltd. v. MX Onda, S.A.

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Case details

Defendant: MX Onda, S.A.

Case no.: R0691/2002-2

Jurisdiction: European Union

Industry: Cars

Decision date: 07 Aug, 2003

Decision

The material submitted for the first time before the Boards will be disregarded. One cannot infer from coexistence in the register that there is coexistence in practice. It is up to the applicant to show that such coexistence does in reality take place. The goods of the opposing marks are identical. The marks are dissimilar. There is no likelihood of confusion. The Board annuls the contested decision and rejects the opposition.

Comparison of Trademarks

HONDA