Refusal of application for a Community trade mark

(Article 7 CTMR and Rule 11(3) CTMIR)

Alicante, 09/12/2015

NOTARBARTOLO & GERVASI S.P.A.

Corso di Porta Vittoria, 9

I-20122 Milano

ITALIA

Application No:	014341201
Your reference:	31296TMCTM
Trade mark:	LEADWELL
Mark type:	Figurative mark
Applicant:	SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY 1 Eastern Avenue Dhahran 31311 ARABIA SAUDÍ

The Office raised an objection on 31/07/2015 pursuant to Article 7(1) CTMR because it found that the trade mark applied for is not eligible for registration, for the reasons set out in the attached letter.

The applicant failed to submit observations within the time limit. For the reasons set out in the letter of objection, and pursuant to Article 7(1) CTMR, the application for Community trade mark No 014341201 is hereby rejected for the following services:

Class 41 Leadership development training in the field of corporate business and management; educational services in the fields of fitness, wellness and personal development.

The application is accepted for the remaining services.

According to Article 59 CTMR, you have a right to appeal this decision. According to Article 60 CTMR, notice of appeal must be filed in writing with the Office within two months of the date of notification of this decision. Furthermore, a written statement of the grounds of appeal must be filed within four months of the same date. The notice of appeal will be deemed to be filed only when the appeal fee of EUR 800 has been paid.

Volker Timo MENSING