Amazon Europe Core Sarl v Qing Sun

Amazon Europe Core Sarl (the Opponent) opposed the registration of trade mark application number 2116129, for the mark "Eono" in Class 25, filed by Qing Sun (the Applicant). The opposition concerned goods described as "Footwear; caps being headwear; hosiery; gloves (clothing); scarves; girdles".

The primary legal issue before the Hearing Officer was whether the grounds of opposition raised by Amazon Europe Core Sarl had been established in relation to the specified goods. This involved considering the impact of a proposed amendment to the application, which the Applicant agreed to.

The Hearing Officer found that, subject to the agreed amendment, the Opponent had not established any of the grounds of opposition for the remaining goods. Consequently, the trade mark may proceed to registration for those goods. The Hearing Officer also directed that registration be stayed if a notice of appeal is filed. In relation to costs, the Hearing Officer awarded costs against the Applicant, finding that the overall outcome favoured the Opponent, despite the Opponent not being entirely successful.