Refusal of application for a Community trade mark

(Article 7 CTMR and Rule 11(3) CTMIR)

Alicante, 02/02/2016

Stanleybet International Limited

Christian Doyle

201-210 Mercury Court, Tithebarn Street

Liverpool L2 2QP

REINO UNIDO

Application No:	014780803
Your reference:
Trade mark:	SUPER DOPPIA
Mark type:	Figurative mark
Applicant:	Stanleybet International Limited 201-210 Exchange Station, Tithebarn Street Liverpool L2 2QP REINO UNIDO

The Office raised an objection on 27/11/2015 pursuant to Article 7(1)(b) and (c) and Article 7(2) CTMR because it found that the trade mark applied for is descriptive and devoid of 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)(b) and (c) and Article 7(2) CTMR, the application for Community trade mark No 14 780 803 is hereby rejected for the following goods and services:

Class 9: Computer software.

Class 16: Betting slips.

Class 41: Betting services; Bookmaking [turf accountancy]; Casino, gaming and gambling services; Wagering services; Providing of casino and gaming facilities; Providing casino facilities [gambling]; Providing casino facilities; Prize draws [lotteries]; Operating lotteries; Casino services; Conducting horse races; Conducting lotteries for others; Dog races; Bingo hall services; Football pools services; Horses (Betting on -); Services for the operation of computerised bingo.

The application is accepted for the remaining goods, namely:

Class 16: Advertising signs of paper; Advertising signs of cardboard; Advertising posters; Appliques in the form of decals; Advertisement boards of card; Advertisement boards of paper; Advertising pamphlets; 3D decals for use on any surface.

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.

Cecilie Leth BOCKHOFF