Refusal of application for a Community trade mark

(Article 7 CTMR and Rule 11(3) CTMIR)

Alicante, 10/02/2016

Ray Young

Wisteria House

Clarendon Road

South Woodford, London E18 2AW

REINO UNIDO

Application No:	014664601
Your reference:	GTMZC-152559
Trade mark:	Sleekshape
Mark type:	Figurative mark
Applicant:	Zhejiang Pujiang Longtai Industrial and Trading Co., Ltd No.585,Yatai Road Pujiang City, Zhejiang Province REPÚBLICA POPULAR DE CHINA

The Office raised a partial objection on 28/10/2015 pursuant to Article 7(1)(b) and (c) and 7(2) CTMR because it found that the trade mark applied for is descriptive and devoid of any distinctive character, 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 14 664 601, , is hereby rejected for the following goods:

Class 14 Jewelry cases [caskets]; Necklaces [jewellery, jewelry (Am.)]; Charms [jewellery, jewelry (Am.)]; Clocks; Wristwatches; Jewelry; Ornaments [jewellery, jewelry (Am.)].

Class 18 Handbags; Backpacks; Pocket wallets; Shopping bags; Trunks [luggage]; business card cases; Umbrellas.

Class 25 Clothing; Underwear; Pajamas (Am.); Bathing suits; Footwear; Hosiery; Scarves; Belts [clothing]; Caps [headwear]; Jerseys [clothing].

The application is accepted for the remaining goods.

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.

Octavio MONGE GONZALVO