Subject: RE: [Response Deadline: 23 April 2026] Notification of provision of use evidence for PRC trademark registration No. 15262884 for "ALTERMAN and device" in Class 7 in the name of IBH HOLDCO, S.A. (HL Ref.: 777505.pending)
From: "Sun, Denny" <[email-masked]>
To: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]>, "Tang, Vanessa" <[email-masked]>
Cc: Annette Angulo <[email-masked]>, Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]>, International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]>, Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]>, "Xia, Helen" <[email-masked]>, "Zhang, Nancy" <[email-masked]>, "[email-masked]" <[email-masked]>, "Di, Daisy" <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:16:48 +0000

Dear Paula,

Thank you! We will arrange the translation or summary as required.

Best regards
Denny

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Denny Sun

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孙焱
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Senior Associate

From: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 4:40 AM
To: Sun, Denny <[email-masked]>; Tang, Vanessa <[email-masked]>
Cc: Annette Angulo <[email-masked]>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]>; Xia, Helen <[email-masked]>; Zhang, Nancy <[email-masked]>; [email-masked]; Di, Daisy <[email-masked]>
Subject: Re: [Response Deadline: 23 April 2026] Notification of provision of use evidence for PRC trademark registration No. 15262884 for "ALTERMAN and device" in Class 7 in the name of IBH HOLDCO, S.A. (HL Ref.: 777505.pending)

[EXTERNAL]
Dear Denny,

Further to my previous email, the translation into English may be provided either through an automatic translation tool or by way of a summary of the arguments presented.

Thank you.

Best regards,
Paula

________________________________
From: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 9:09 AM
To: Sun, Denny <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Tang, Vanessa <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Annette Angulo <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Xia, Helen <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Zhang, Nancy <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Di, Daisy <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: Re: [Response Deadline: 23 April 2026] Notification of provision of use evidence for PRC trademark registration No. 15262884 for "ALTERMAN and device" in Class 7 in the name of IBH HOLDCO, S.A. (HL Ref.: 777505.pending)

Dear Denny,

Thank you for your email. If you could please send us a translation of the arguments to share with the client, we would appreciate it.

We take note of your comments and remain attentive to receiving further notice once available.

Thank you so much for your kind and continuous assistance on this matter.

Finally, please send us your invoice at your earliest convenience for prompt settlement.

Best regards,
Paula

________________________________
From: Sun, Denny <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 2:40 AM
To: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Tang, Vanessa <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Annette Angulo <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Xia, Helen <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Zhang, Nancy <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Di, Daisy <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: RE: [Response Deadline: 23 April 2026] Notification of provision of use evidence for PRC trademark registration No. 15262884 for "ALTERMAN and device" in Class 7 in the name of IBH HOLDCO, S.A. (HL Ref.: 777505.pending)

Dear Paula,

We write to report our response filed to the non-use cancellation for the subject registration "  " No. 15262884 in Class 7 on 23 April 2026. A copy of arguments as filed is attached for your reference. If you require the English translation, please let us know.

In our response, we introduced the client’s OEM business carried out in China exhibited by relevant Agreements and Declarations. We also demonstrated the products category covered by such OEM business with exhibits of product catalogues, product introduction videos and pictures. Furthermore, we illustrated the details of the deals i.e. manufacture, export and distribution of the products under the said OEM business during the prescribed periods, with the exhibits of invoices/orders/customs declarations/packing lists/bills of lading etc. Especially, for examiner’s easy reference, we summarized the key particulars of each deal during 2023 – 2025 in a chart. Based on above, we further claim that the subject mark has been put into use in China, thus the entire registration shall be maintained accordingly.

It usually will take about 9 months for CNIPA to hand down a decision. We will keep watch on subject case and inform you once available.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to let us know.

Best regards,

Denny / Vanessa

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Denny Sun

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孙焱

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Senior Associate

From: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2026 9:15 PM
To: Sun, Denny <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Tang, Vanessa <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Annette Angulo <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Xia, Helen <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Zhang, Nancy <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>; Di, Daisy <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: Re: [Response Deadline: 23 April 2026] Notification of provision of use evidence for PRC trademark registration No. 15262884 for "ALTERMAN and device" in Class 7 in the name of IBH HOLDCO, S.A. (HL Ref.: 777505.pending)

[EXTERNAL]

Dear Denny,

Thank you for your email. Looking forward to receiving your report.

We appreciate your kind assistance.

Best regards,

Paula

________________________________

From: Sun, Denny <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2026 6:18 AM
To: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Tang, Vanessa <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Annette Angulo <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Xia, Helen <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Zhang, Nancy <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Di, Daisy <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: RE: [Response Deadline: 23 April 2026] Notification of provision of use evidence for PRC trademark registration No. 15262884 for "ALTERMAN and device" in Class 7 in the name of IBH HOLDCO, S.A. (HL Ref.: 777505.pending)

Dear Paula,

This is a quick update that we have timely filed the response with evidence today. Our formal report will follow soon.

Best regards

Denny

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Denny Sun

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孙焱

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Senior Associate

From: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 2:36 AM
To: Tang, Vanessa <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Annette Angulo <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Xia, Helen <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Sun, Denny <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Zhang, Nancy <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>; Di, Daisy <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: Re: [Response Deadline: 23 April 2026] Notification of provision of use evidence for PRC trademark registration No. 15262884 for "ALTERMAN and device" in Class 7 in the name of IBH HOLDCO, S.A. (HL Ref.: 777505.pending)

[EXTERNAL]

Dear Vanessa and Denny,

Thank you for your response. Looking forward to hearing from you in due course.

Please let us know if you require further information.

We appreciate your kind assistance in this matter.

Best regards,

Paula

________________________________

From: Tang, Vanessa <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 12:20 AM
To: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Annette Angulo <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Xia, Helen <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Sun, Denny <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Zhang, Nancy <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Di, Daisy <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: RE: [Response Deadline: 23 April 2026] Notification of provision of use evidence for PRC trademark registration No. 15262884 for "ALTERMAN and device" in Class 7 in the name of IBH HOLDCO, S.A. (HL Ref.: 777505.pending)

Dear Paula,

Further to Denny’s email, the evidence as already been downloaded. We will select, organize and translate the evidence and prepare the submission.

We will keep you informed once the response is filed.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to let us know.

Best regards

Vanessa

From: Sun, Denny <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 10:28 AM
To: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Tang, Vanessa <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Annette Angulo <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Xia, Helen <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>; Di, Daisy <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: RE: [Response Deadline: 23 April 2026] Notification of provision of use evidence for PRC trademark registration No. 15262884 for "ALTERMAN and device" in Class 7 in the name of IBH HOLDCO, S.A. (HL Ref.: 777505.pending)

Dear Paula,

Thank you very much!

We will look into these additional materials for preparing the response/submission before the deadline.

Best regards

Denny

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Denny Sun

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孙焱

）

Senior Associate

From: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2026 10:36 PM
To: Sun, Denny <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Tang, Vanessa <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Annette Angulo <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Xia, Helen <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>; Di, Daisy <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: Re: [Response Deadline: 23 April 2026] Notification of provision of use evidence for PRC trademark registration No. 15262884 for "ALTERMAN and device" in Class 7 in the name of IBH HOLDCO, S.A. (HL Ref.: 777505.pending)

[EXTERNAL]

Dear Denny,

We hope you are well! Please find attached all the documentation the client was able to collect to demonstrate the use of the products listed in your below email: [Image removed by sender.]ALTERMAN DOCUMENTS PT 2 1.zip<https://bolyter-my.sharepoint.com/:u:/g/personal/palfaro_byt_com_ve/IQCQfIyQJF-8TLOSHyAOAwGYAWwqH_f5RhqW2EMgUjFOnxo>

Additionally, there are a few links with evidence as well:

Has buscado motosierra - Savake<https://savake.com.co/?s=motosierra&post_type=product&wps-title=1&wps-excerpt=1&wps-content=1&wps-categories=1&wps-attributes=0&wps-tags=1&wps-sku=1&orderby=date-DESC&ixwps=1>

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAZYSQhtDx8<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAZYSQhtDx8>

Cuchilla Corbatín 1" Pesada 350X2,5X25.4, Xcb35H. - Savake<https://savake.com.co/shop/maquinaria-agroforestales-y-equipos/accesorios/cuchilla-corbatin-1-pesada-350x25x25-4-xcb35h/>

https://www.tiktok.com/@savakecolombia/video/7484018921033502007<https://www.tiktok.com/@savakecolombia/video/7484018921033502007>

https://www.tiktok.com/@savakecolombia/video/7582290684384742667<https://www.tiktok.com/@savakecolombia/video/7582290684384742667>

Has buscado generador - Savake<https://savake.com.co/?s=generador&post_type=product&wps-title=1&wps-excerpt=1&wps-content=1&wps-categories=1&wps-attributes=0&wps-tags=1&wps-sku=1&orderby=date-DESC&ixwps=1>

Motosoldador Alterman Diesel 200A - 6Kw, Xdw200E. - Savake<https://savake.com.co/shop/herramientas-y-equipos-electricos/soldadura/motosoldador/motosoldador-alterman-diesel-200a-6kw-xdw200e/>

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBRPg1jJFnA<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBRPg1jJFnA>

(Please let us know if you can access to all these files)

We understand that there is a risk that products for which no evidence has been submitted may be canceled; however, the client has informed us that, according to their current product catalog, the products not included in the evidence are not currently being commercialized. We have included our comments on which evidence is available among the documentation and which is not:

Subclass

Registered goods

Comments

0703

Woodworking machines; Saws [machines];

Evidence available

0733

Rams [machines]; Rammer compactor;

The products are not part of the current catalog.

0738

Internal combustion engines (not used for land vehicles);

0742(1)

Cowlings [parts of machines]; grindstones [parts of machines]; Blades [parts of machines]; Threading machines; Cutting machines; Drill press;

Evidence available

0743

Corner-baffing machine; Electric grinding machine; Electric hand drills; Hand-held tools, other than hand-operated;

The products are not part of the current catalog.

0747

Spray guns for paint;

The products are not part of the current catalog.

0748(1)

Dynamos;

Evidence available as "generators"

0748(2)

Motors, other than for land vehicles;

0749(1)

Pumps [machines];

0751

Soldering apparatus, gas-operated; Thermic lances [machines]; Welding machines, electric;

Evidence available as "welder generators"

0752

High pressure washers; Electric pipe dredging machine; Dust removing installations for cleaning purposes; Vacuum cleaners.

Evidence available for "power washers"

Regarding your inquiry, we inform you that there is no conflict with the assignment filed in favor of BAYCOVE INVESTMENTS S.A. BAYCOVE will become the owner of the trademark rights and will grant the exploitation rights to INVERSIONES AGROMACH.

Finally, I have attached the required PoA for this matter.

Kindly let us know if you consider that this information can be filed as proof of use, we remain attentive to your comments.

Thank you for your kind assistance.

Best regards,

Paula

________________________________

From: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2026 11:05 AM
To: Sun, Denny <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Tang, Vanessa <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Annette Angulo <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Xia, Helen <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Di, Daisy <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: Re: [Response Deadline: 23 April 2026] Notification of provision of use evidence for PRC trademark registration No. 15262884 for "ALTERMAN and device" in Class 7 in the name of IBH HOLDCO, S.A. (HL Ref.: 777505.pending)

Dear Denny,

Thank you for your email. We will share your inquiries with the client and will get back to you as soon as possible with the comments.

We appreciate your kind assistance.

Best regards,

Paula

________________________________

From: Sun, Denny <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2026 6:34 AM
To: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Tang, Vanessa <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Annette Angulo <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Xia, Helen <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Di, Daisy <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: RE: [Response Deadline: 23 April 2026] Notification of provision of use evidence for PRC trademark registration No. 15262884 for "ALTERMAN and device" in Class 7 in the name of IBH HOLDCO, S.A. (HL Ref.: 777505.pending)

Dear Paula,

Thank you for your follow up.

We are still reviewing the evidence and may take more times to complete. However, we are happy to provide our interim comments based on the part that has been reviewed so far.

  1.  Based on the agreements, we understand that INVERSIONES AGROMACH carries out OEM business for ALTERMAN products with local manufacturers in China, and distributes through authorized dealers in Colombia and Venezuela. Generally speaking, such OEM mode constitutes trademark use under the Law in China. Re the assignment agreement with INVERSIONES AGROMACH, can you clarify if this is conflict with the assignment to BAYCOVE INVESTMENTS S.A.? As you may recall, we have filed the trademark assignment to this assignee with the CNIPA.
  2.  Declaration of manufacturing, customs declarations, invoices/orders, products pictures, loading photos etc. between the Chinese manufacturers and INVERSIONES AGROMACH can form evidence chain to show the OEM and export of ALTERMAN products from China during the prescribed period (from 31 Dember 2022 to 30 December 2025).
  3.  The invoices, orders, bills of lading, packing lists etc. for distributing ALTERMAN products (among other brands) through the local authorized dealers to Colombia and Venezuela also demonstrate the goods origins in China.
  4.  Given above, we feel cautious optimistic in defending the subject registration with the current evidence.
  5.  Meanwhile, we still need client’s assistance to enhance our position and facilitate the process for the evidence collection, preparation, and submission. Specifically, the subject registration designates the goods in the table below. While the current evidence may not reveal the identical goods names. Up to now, we could only locate the goods highlighted in green from the evidence. For those subclasses without such highlighted goods, please check if any items (one single goods in each subclass will be ok) have been covered in current evidence (which perhaps we had misunderstandings or did not review yet). In that case, please indicate the specific evidence for our assess if possible. For example, re the highlighted goods “Pumps [machines]”, we located the ALTERMAN branded product “Gasoline water pump” in the folder 2023 - subfolder Pedido 48-1086 - purchase order No. 48-1086 dated 2023-05-02, bill of lading No. CSA00024840, and Fujian Extec’s packing list/invoice No. MW20230227001CO. Otherwise, please check if client could provide additional use evidence for such uncovered subclasses.

Subclass

Registered goods

0703

Woodworking machines; Saws [machines];

0733

Rams [machines]; Rammer compactor;

0738

Internal combustion engines (not used for land vehicles);

0742(1)

Cowlings [parts of machines]; grindstones [parts of machines]; Blades [parts of machines]; Threading machines; Cutting machines; Drill press;

0743

Corner-baffing machine; Electric grinding machine; Electric hand drills; Hand-held tools, other than hand-operated;

0747

Spray guns for paint;

0748(1)

Dynamos;

0748(2)

Motors, other than for land vehicles;

0749(1)

Pumps [machines];

0751

Soldering apparatus, gas-operated; Thermic lances [machines]; Welding machines, electric;

0752

High pressure washers; Electric pipe dredging machine; Dust removing installations for cleaning purposes; Vacuum cleaners.

Under current practice, our use evidence shall not be copied to the counter party for exchange/observation at CNIPA stage. In general, CNIPA is inclined to maintain the registration in similar situation to our subject case, particularly for the subclasses supported by the use evidence. However, if the counter party brings the case to the review stage, there will be evidence exchange / observation procedure and the review board will exercise strict scrutiny on the use evidence, thus it is still recommended to get the evidence ready as much as possible for such potential challenge.

To file the response, we still need a signed PoA from the client (re-attached). Please arrange the client to sign and send us the scanned copy of the same before the deadline.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to let us know. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best regards,

Denny / Vanessa

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Denny Sun

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孙焱

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Senior Associate

From: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 10:44 PM
To: Tang, Vanessa <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Annette Angulo <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Xia, Helen <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Sun, Denny <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>; Di, Daisy <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: Re: [Response Deadline: 23 April 2026] Notification of provision of use evidence for PRC trademark registration No. 15262884 for "ALTERMAN and device" in Class 7 in the name of IBH HOLDCO, S.A. (HL Ref.: 777505.pending)

[EXTERNAL]

Dear Vanessa and Denny,

We hope you are well! Just wanted to know if you have any comments yet regarding the shared documents.

Looking forward to hearing from you and thank you for your kind assistance.

Best regards,

Paula

________________________________

From: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Friday, April 10, 2026 8:56 AM
To: Tang, Vanessa <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Annette Angulo <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Xia, Helen <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Sun, Denny <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Di, Daisy <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: Re: [Response Deadline: 23 April 2026] Notification of provision of use evidence for PRC trademark registration No. 15262884 for "ALTERMAN and device" in Class 7 in the name of IBH HOLDCO, S.A. (HL Ref.: 777505.pending)

Vanessa and Denny,

Thank you for your kind confirmation.  We remain attentive to your comments.

Best regards,

Paula

________________________________

From: Tang, Vanessa <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2026 11:55 PM
To: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Annette Angulo <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Xia, Helen <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Sun, Denny <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Di, Daisy <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: RE: [Response Deadline: 23 April 2026] Notification of provision of use evidence for PRC trademark registration No. 15262884 for "ALTERMAN and device" in Class 7 in the name of IBH HOLDCO, S.A. (HL Ref.: 777505.pending)

Dear Paula,

Further to Denny’s email, we confirm that we have successfully downloaded the documents from your two emails. We will review them shortly and advise whether they are suitable for filing.

Best regards,

Vanessa

From: Sun, Denny <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Friday, April 10, 2026 10:43 AM
To: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Annette Angulo <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Xia, Helen <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Tang, Vanessa <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>; Di, Daisy <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: RE: [Response Deadline: 23 April 2026] Notification of provision of use evidence for PRC trademark registration No. 15262884 for "ALTERMAN and device" in Class 7 in the name of IBH HOLDCO, S.A. (HL Ref.: 777505.pending)

Dear Paula,

Thank you for your quick move!

We will proceed with the refiling accordingly and keep you posted.

We will peruse the documents mentioned in below and provide our comments if any.

Best regards

Denny

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Denny Sun

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孙焱

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Senior Associate

From: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2026 10:46 PM
To: Sun, Denny <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Annette Angulo <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Xia, Helen <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Tang, Vanessa <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>; Di, Daisy <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: Re: [Response Deadline: 23 April 2026] Notification of provision of use evidence for PRC trademark registration No. 15262884 for "ALTERMAN and device" in Class 7 in the name of IBH HOLDCO, S.A. (HL Ref.: 777505.pending)

[EXTERNAL]

Dear Denny,

We hope this email finds you well. Yes, please proceed with the refiling for whole specifications of subject registration.

Please find the following documents attached between this email and a following:

  1.  Assignment agreement between IBH HOLDCO, owner of the trademark and INVERSIONES AGROMACH for exploitation rights.
  2.  Distribution agreements between INVERSIONES AGROMACH and SAVAKE COLOMBIA and SAVAKE for distribution in Colombia and Venezuela.
  3.  Commercial certification and declaration of manufacturing signed by INVERSIONES AGROMACH
  4.  Customs Declaration forms for good exportations from China to Colombia and Venezuela
  5.  Invoices issued by Chinese manufacturers to Inversiones Agromach for ALTERMAN products.
  6.  Invoices, commercial orders and bills of landing from years 2022 to 2025 issued by Inversiones Agromach to the authorized distributors in Colombia and Venezuela
  7.  Images of ALTERMAN products from the manufactures.

Please we remain attentive to your comments regarding these documents and if you consider that are suitable for filing.

Best regards,

Paula

________________________________

From: Sun, Denny <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2026 4:29 AM
To: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Annette Angulo <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Xia, Helen <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Tang, Vanessa <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Di, Daisy <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: RE: [Response Deadline: 23 April 2026] Notification of provision of use evidence for PRC trademark registration No. 15262884 for "ALTERMAN and device" in Class 7 in the name of IBH HOLDCO, S.A. (HL Ref.: 777505.pending)

Dear Paula,

Thank you for your instructions below.

We will proceed with the refiling for whole specifications of subject registration (i.e. items in subclasses 0743 & 0752 still inclusive). Please confirm.

Look forward to duly receiving the evidence of use once available.

Best regards

Denny

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Denny Sun

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孙焱

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Senior Associate

From: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 11:25 PM
To: Sun, Denny <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Annette Angulo <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Xia, Helen <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Tang, Vanessa <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>; Di, Daisy <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: Re: [Response Deadline: 23 April 2026] Notification of provision of use evidence for PRC trademark registration No. 15262884 for "ALTERMAN and device" in Class 7 in the name of IBH HOLDCO, S.A. (HL Ref.: 777505.pending)

[EXTERNAL]

Dear Denny,

We hope you are well. Continuing with this matter, the client has instructed us to proceed with a new trademark application for ALTERMAN in class 7, as recommended. Please find attached the logo in jpg and the PoA signed by a representative of Baycove Investments S.A.

Kindly confirm us that you have all the documentation to proceed.

Regarding the evidence of use, we are still waiting for the rest of the documentation to share it with you as soon as possible.

We remain attentive to your comments and thank you for your kind assistance.

Best regards,

Paula

________________________________

From: Sun, Denny <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 5:43 AM
To: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Annette Angulo <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Xia, Helen <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Tang, Vanessa <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Di, Daisy <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: RE: [Response Deadline: 23 April 2026] Notification of provision of use evidence for PRC trademark registration No. 15262884 for "ALTERMAN and device" in Class 7 in the name of IBH HOLDCO, S.A. (HL Ref.: 777505.pending)

Dear Paula,

Thank you! Look forward to hearing further from you.

Best regards

Denny

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Denny Sun

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孙焱

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Senior Associate

From: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2026 11:02 PM
To: Sun, Denny <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Annette Angulo <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Xia, Helen <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Tang, Vanessa <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>; Di, Daisy <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: Re: [Response Deadline: 23 April 2026] Notification of provision of use evidence for PRC trademark registration No. 15262884 for "ALTERMAN and device" in Class 7 in the name of IBH HOLDCO, S.A. (HL Ref.: 777505.pending)

[EXTERNAL]

Dear Denny,

We hope you are well. We are currently waiting to receive part of the evidence and the client's instructions to proceed with the new application.

As soon as we have further news, we will get back to you.

Thank you for your kind assistance.

Best regards,

Paula

________________________________

From: Sun, Denny <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2026 3:00 AM
To: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Annette Angulo <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Xia, Helen <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Tang, Vanessa <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Di, Daisy <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: RE: [Response Deadline: 23 April 2026] Notification of provision of use evidence for PRC trademark registration No. 15262884 for "ALTERMAN and device" in Class 7 in the name of IBH HOLDCO, S.A. (HL Ref.: 777505.pending)

Dear Paula,

Thank you for your information below.

We understand those identified goods are of client’s interests, but our proposed settlement is still advisable given:-

  1.  Since client has no actual use of the subject mark in China market, we are unlikely to maintain the whole registration (including the above said goods) by written response without solid use evidence.
  2.  By removing the above said goods, the remaining non-conflicting goods could survive through settlement (if successful), which may also include some goods of the client's interests (please correct us if otherwise).
  3.  Client still owns mark "Alterman" No. 14659066 in Class 7 in China, which provides certain protection for the subject mark (especially it also covers the above said goods in subclasses 0743 and 0752). Moreover, the cancellation of subject registration will not impact client’s current business outside China i.e. “they manufacture and export the ALTERMAN-branded products to Colombia and Venezuela”.

Re the consent letter, under the current practices in China, the review board and even courts are unlikely to accept it for co-existence between similar marks. Given that, the counter party is very unlikely to accept this approach for settlement. But we will keep this as one option in our negotiation with the counter party. Our estimated chance will be 30% or less on such basis.

Hope above is helpful. Please let us know how the client decides to proceed with the settlement. Many thanks!

Re the digital evidence and refiling in Class 7 (ready-to-sign POA is attached), we also look forward to hearing from you in due course.

Best regards

Denny

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Denny Sun

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孙焱

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Senior Associate

From: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:45 AM
To: Sun, Denny <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Annette Angulo <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Xia, Helen <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Tang, Vanessa <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>; Di, Daisy <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: Re: [Response Deadline: 23 April 2026] Notification of provision of use evidence for PRC trademark registration No. 15262884 for "ALTERMAN and device" in Class 7 in the name of IBH HOLDCO, S.A. (HL Ref.: 777505.pending)

[EXTERNAL]

Dear Denny,

Thank you for your prompt response. Regarding the possible settlement agreement, we understand that the Class 7 goods indicated: “Corner-baffing Machine; Electric grinding machine; Electric hand drills; Hand-held tools, other than hand-operated; High pressure washers; Electric pipe dredging machine; Dust removing installations for cleaning purposes; Vacuum cleaners” are indeed of interest to the client.

Therefore, we would like to ask whether, in your view, it might be feasible to pursue a coexistence agreement with Hennlich, and what the likelihood is that the China Trademark Office would accept such an agreement without requiring the client to remove the goods in Subclasses 0743 and 0752 from its registration.

As soon as we start receiving the digital evidence, we will share the documents with you.

We remain attentive to your comments and thank you for your kind assistance.

Best regards,

Paula

________________________________

From: Sun, Denny <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 5:49 AM
To: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Annette Angulo <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Xia, Helen <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Tang, Vanessa <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Di, Daisy <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: RE: [Response Deadline: 23 April 2026] Notification of provision of use evidence for PRC trademark registration No. 15262884 for "ALTERMAN and device" in Class 7 in the name of IBH HOLDCO, S.A. (HL Ref.: 777505.pending)

Dear Paula,

Thank you very much!

Please see our remarks inserted in your questions below. Any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us.

Best regards

Denny

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Denny Sun

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孙焱

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Senior Associate

From: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 4:07 AM
To: Sun, Denny <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Annette Angulo <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Xia, Helen <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Tang, Vanessa <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>; Di, Daisy <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: Re: [Response Deadline: 23 April 2026] Notification of provision of use evidence for PRC trademark registration No. 15262884 for "ALTERMAN and device" in Class 7 in the name of IBH HOLDCO, S.A. (HL Ref.: 777505.pending)

[EXTERNAL]

Dear Denny,

We hope this email finds you well. We just had a meeting with the client, and they would like to move forward with the response to the cancellation action, as this trademark is vital to their business in Colombia and Venezuela. We have a few questions and comments regarding your advice:

  1.  Negotiation with the applicant:

Please let us know the estimated chances of success in approaching the applicant to explore a possible negotiation. The client does not consider that the trademark   represents an obstacle for their business, so they are willing to negotiate while simultaneously filing the response to the cancellation action. However, it is important to note that they manufacture and export most of the Class 7 products covered by the trademark registration.

[HL]  We confirm that we will negotiate with the applicant / counter party for settlement simultaneously with filing the response to the subject non-use cancellation. Before our actions, just as we mentioned previously please confirm the following goods are not core interests to the client thus can be removed from the subject registration, i.e “Corner-baffing Machine; Electric grinding machine; Electric hand drills; Hand-held tools, other than hand-operated; High pressure washers; Electric pipe dredging machine; Dust removing installations for cleaning purposes; Vacuum cleaners” in subclasses 0743 and 0752.

Generally, the negotiation depends mostly on the counter party’s reactions. In our practices, we have successfully settled similar cases for other clients, i.e. the non-use cancellation is withdrawn in return of the voluntary removal of the conflicting goods from the client’s registration which was cited to refuse the counter party’s mark. Of course, such approach is time sensitive, as the settlement especially the withdrawal of non-use cancellation must be filed before CNIPA’s ruling of the case. Thus, we feel there is a reasonable chance of success (about 60%) to settle our subject case based on above conditions.

  1.  Costs for a new trademark application:

Please let us know the costs for filing a new trademark application for   in the name of Baycove Investments. We understand this could be a good strategy; however, could the TMO reject this new application due to the pending trademark registrations for  ?

[HL] Please confirm that the client agrees to re-file the subject mark in Class 7 excluding the goods in subclasses 0743 and 0752 as we previously suggested.

In that case, our costs for said refiling in Class 7 will be USD584, including the official fee USD81 (for remaining 18 items in total) and our attorney fee USD503 (after 25% discount). Minor disbursements and VAT will be charged additionally.

Please note the counter party’s pending applications (i.e. Nos. 85811906 and 85803651) in subclasses 0743 and 0752 will not block the above said re-filing. Re the counter party’s senior registrations (i.e. Nos. 79201491 and 79201496), as we mentioned previously, they are ruled dissimilar to our client’s subject mark in review decisions. However, we can’t foresee if CNIPA would cite any additional similar marks of third party to block our refiling. In any event, we may deal with any cited marks at later stage.

Also, as we mentioned previously, our client owns a pure word mark "Alterman" No. 14659066 in Class 7, which provides certain protection for the subject mark.

  1.  Evidence of use:

The client is currently gathering the evidence of use. However, they do not use the trademark in China; instead, they manufacture and export the ALTERMAN-branded products to Colombia and Venezuela. They have documentation such as manufacturing contracts, purchase orders, shipping documents, and proofs of receipt of goods. In light of this, we would appreciate your assessment of the risk posed by not having evidence of actual use of the trademark within China.

As we receive the documentation from the client, we will forward it to you so that you can let us know whether you consider it appropriate for submission. The client has indicated that they have very few physical documents, as most of their records are digital. Would it be possible for us to send you the evidence in digital format and for your team to handle the physical filing before the TMO?

[HL] Based on above, we understand there is no actual use of subject registration in China. Thus, we need to focus on the settlement approach and refiling given the low chance to defend against the cancellation with use evidence. Having said that, we still suggest filing the response with any materials (including the digital ones) at hands to prolong the cancellation procedure. So that we have more time to proceed with the settlement and best secure client’s interests.

Finally, we would appreciate it—if possible, at no cost—if Guillermo and I could have a brief video call to clarify certain points regarding the evidence of use to be submitted, at a time that works for you.

[HL] Do you mind sending us the evidence for our review first? So that we may decide whether and when to have the call (free of charge).

Looking forward to hearing from you and thank you in advance for your kind assistance.

Best regards,

Paula

________________________________

From: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 3:10 PM
To: Sun, Denny <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Annette Angulo <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Xia, Helen <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Tang, Vanessa <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Di, Daisy <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: Re: [Response Deadline: 23 April 2026] Notification of provision of use evidence for PRC trademark registration No. 15262884 for "ALTERMAN and device" in Class 7 in the name of IBH HOLDCO, S.A. (HL Ref.: 777505.pending)

Dear Denny,

Thank you for your email. We are currently discussing this matter with the client. As soon as we have further comments, we will get back to you.

Best regards.

Paula

________________________________

From: Sun, Denny <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Thursday, March 5, 2026 5:54 AM
To: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Annette Angulo <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Xia, Helen <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Tang, Vanessa <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Di, Daisy <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: [Response Deadline: 23 April 2026] Notification of provision of use evidence for PRC trademark registration No. 15262884 for "ALTERMAN and device" in Class 7 in the name of IBH HOLDCO, S.A. (HL Ref.: 777505.pending)

Response Deadline: 23 April 2026 (non-extendable)

Trademark

Reg. No.

Class

Designated goods

Response Deadline

15262884

7

Woodworking machines; Saws [machines]; Rams [machines]; Rammer compactor; Internal combustion engines (not used for land vehicles); cowlings [parts of machines]; grindstones [parts of machines]; Blades [parts of machines]; Threading machines; Cutting machines; Drill press;  Corner-baffing Machine; Electric grinding machine; Electric hand drills; Hand-held tools, other than hand-operated; Guns (Spray —) for paint; motors, other than for land vehicles; Dynamos; Pumps [machines]; soldering apparatus, gas-operated; Thermic lances [machines]; Welding machines, electric; High pressure washers; Electric pipe dredging machine; Dust removing installations for cleaning purposes; Vacuum cleaners.

Subclasses: 0703; 0733; 0738; 0742; 0743; 0747-0749; 0751; 0752

23 April 2026

(non-extendable)

Dear Paula,

We write to report one notification we just received from CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration) regarding a non-use cancellation against the subject trademark registration for "ALTERMAN and device" No. 15262884 on all the designated goods in Class 7 ("Subject Mark") in the name of IBH HOLDCO, S.A. (“IBH”). The client is entitled to file a response with supporting evidence showing use of the subject mark in the past 3 years with the CNIPA before the deadline of 23 April 20206 (non-extendible).

A copy of the notification in Chinese is attached. We set below more details as below.

A.     Summary of the notification and our findings

1.      The notification indicates:-

  1.  HENNLICH S.R.O. (合力希有限责任公司) (the applicant, “Hennlich”) filed a non-use cancellation against the subject mark through the local agent CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office (中国贸促会专利商标事务所有限公司) on 31 December 2025;
  2.  The client is entitled to submit evidence of use that occurred between 31 December 2022 to 30 December 2025 showing the use of the subject mark on all the designated goods;
  3.  Failure of providing valid evidence of use, the entire registration of the subject mark will be cancelled.

2.      We have conducted online searches into the applicant Hennlich, and found it owns two trademark registrations for “” and “” Nos. 79201491 and 79201496 in Class 7, as well as two pending applications for the same marks under Nos. 85811906 and 85803651 (both are currently pending in reviews on refusal). Both said registrations previously encountered rejections due to the citation of the subject mark among others by the CNIPA. After the review procedures, they were decided dissimilar to all cited marks and thus approved for registrations. Hennlich’s two re-filed applications for the designated goods in subclasses 0743 and 0752 only (not covered in its two senior registrations), but they were rejected by the CNIPA in October 2025. Hennlich has filed two reviews on refusal in November 2025 which are still pending. We therefore assume the subject non-use cancellation high likely aims to clear the way for Hennlich’s two said pending applications. We set forth the relevant trademark particulars in Part D for your easy reference.

B.     Our Comments and Recommendations

3.      We understand that the assignment application for the subject mark (from IBH HOLDCO, S.A. to Baycove Investments S.A.) was just filed on 26 February 2026. However the subject non-use cancellation was filed by Hennlich on 31 December 2025, which predates the filing of the assignment. At the current stage, the response and supporting use evidence should be prepared and submitted by the client IBH. In the meantime, we need to copy the assignee Baycove on the subject cancellation action and its developments. Once the assignment is approved by the CNIPA, we will deal with the subsequent proceedings on behalf of Baycove. We trust this is in order.

4.      We further conducted the search into use of the subject mark, but did not find any information showing its use in China market. We identified a website of Savake Columbia SAS (https://savake.com.co/<https://savake.com.co/>) which appears to act as the importer and exclusive vendor of the products under “Alterman” and “Takima” brands (please correct us if any mistakes). The subject mark appears to be used on the product of Class 7 such as generator, diesel motor pump, chainsaw, blades, and cutting machines, etc. (see https://savake.com.co/shop/?filter_marca=alterman<https://savake.com.co/shop/?filter_marca=alterman>).

5.      Upon reviewing IBH's portfolio in China, we note that apart from the subject mark, the client also owns a pure word mark containing "Alterman" No. 14659066 in Class 7, which does not include the triangle device “”. The status report is attached.

6.      Moving forward, the client may have the following options:

Option 1: If the client has used the subject mark in China (including through Chinese OEM manufacturers), we suggest the client immediately collecting use evidence in China and filling the response arguments before the deadline. Please refer to Section C below for details on required evidence.

If the client decides to proceed with the response, please arrange for the client to sign the attached PoA and send us the executed scanned copy via email before the deadline. A simply signed copy will suffice. No notarization or legalization is required.

Our cost for preparing and filing the response would be charged based on actual time spent which depends on evidence volume involved, but please budget around USD2,800-3,000 for now. If any supplementary submission is needed, it will incur additional costs on time spent basis.

Option 2: If it is difficult to collect sufficient use evidence, and/or the above highlighted goods are not core interests to the client, i.e “Corner-baffing Machine; Electric grinding machine; Electric hand drills; Hand-held tools, other than hand-operated; High pressure washers; Electric pipe dredging machine; Dust removing installations for cleaning purposes; Vacuum cleaners” in subclasses 0743 and 0752 which block Hennlich’s pending applications, we may consider approaching Hennlich for possible settlement alternatively, i.e. if they would like to withdraw the non-use cancellation in return of our voluntary removal of the conflicting goods in subclasses 0743 and 0752 from the subject registration. In that case, the subject mark will no longer block their pending applications Nos. 85811906 and 85803651, and our subject registration will remain in rest coverage.

If the client agrees with this Option, we need to negotiate with the applicant as soon as possible, in order to ensure withdrawal of the non-use cancellation could be filed before its ruling. We will charge on a time basis for the negotiation and implementation etc., but please budge around USD1,500 to USD1,800 first. If the other side agrees with our proposal, the partial removal application should be filed by the client with the CNIPA, and our cost would be USD300.

[Good to have] As a general strategy, we suggest the assignee Baycove re-filing the subject mark in Class 7 (excluding the goods in subclasses 0743 and 0752) as soon as possible. However, there exists risk that the re-filed mark may be rejected due to Hennlich’s marks and additional similar marks of third party. We are happy to advise further if client is interested in this regard.

C.     Evidence to meet the Use Requirement

Generally, the following evidence could prove use of the of the subject mark in China:

  1.  Contracts, invoices, delivery orders, bank receipts, credentials of import and export and so on of the contested goods bearing the subject mark;
  2.  Publicity materials relating to the subject mark shown in media such as broadcasting, filming, TV, newspaper, journals, Internet, billboard and media reviews;
  3.  Relevant materials relating to the use of subject mark on the contested goods in exhibitions and expositions;
  4.  Other materials which can prove the use of the subject mark in respect of the contested goods.

Please bear in mind that the evidence should focus on the following aspects:

  1.  Occurred during 31 December 2022 to 30 December 2025;
  2.  Adduced in Mainland China;
  3.  Showing use by the client or associated company, or by the authorized licensees, or other authorized users, which should be supported by license agreements etc.;
  4.  The evidence preferably should be provided in original or notarized copies.

D.     Hennlich’s marks in Class 7

We list the related trademark information of the applicant for your easy reference:

Mark

No.

App Date

Reg Date

Goods

Status

85811906

2025-06-10

N/A

Pneumatic grease gun; Vacuum cleaners; Dust exhausting installations for cleaning purposes; Dust removing installations for cleaning purposes; Vacuum cleaner bags.

Subclasses: 0743; 0752

Pending in review on refusal which was filed on 10 November 2025;

Notification of rejection was issued on 9 October 2025.

85803651

2025-06-10

N/A

Pending in review on refusal which was filed on 10 November 2025;

Notification of rejection was issued on 9 October 2025.

79201491

2024-06-13

2025-11-28

Elevator drive belt; belts for motors and engines; joints [parts of engines]; Hydraulic controls for machines, motors and engines; Ball valve (parts of machine); Hydraulic valve (machine part); Hydraulic coupler; pneumatic or hydraulic linear actuators, other than for land vehicles; Pumps [parts of machines, engines or motors]; Centrifugal pumps; taps [parts of machines, engines or motors], engines or motors]; valves [parts of machines]; Leather parts used in machinery (roller, loop, mat, bowl); Grease rings [parts of machines]; anti-friction bearings for machines; Sealing component used in machinery; Coupling (parts of machine); Grease boxes [parts of machines].

Subclasses: 0734; 0748; 0749; 0750

Registered

The goods in subclass 0743 “Pneumatic grease gun” was rejected for registration.

79201496

2024-06-13

2025-11-28

Registered

The goods in subclass 0743 “Pneumatic grease gun” was rejected for registration.

Please let us know how the client would like to proceed before 23 April 2026.

We look forward to hearing from you on the above. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Best regards,

Denny / Vanessa

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Denny Sun

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