Refusal of application for a European Union trade mark

(Article 7 EUTMR and Rule 11(3) EUTMIR)

Alicante, 13/04/2016

OFFICE KIRKPATRICK N.V./S.A.

Avenue Wolferslaan, 32

B-1310 La Hulpe - Terhulpen

BÉLGICA

Application No:	014808216
Your reference:	TRM28587EU00/IVR
Trade mark:	worldsteel ASSOCIATION
Mark type:	Figurative mark
Applicant:	World Steel Association Rue Colonel Bourg, 120 B-1140 Brussels BÉLGICA

The Office raised an objection on 02/12/2015, pursuant to Article 7(1) EUTMR 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) EUTMR, the application for European Union trade mark No 14 808 216 is hereby rejected for all the services claimed.

According to Article 59 EUTMR, you have a right to appeal this decision. According to Article 60(1) EUTMR, 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 720 has been paid.

Sam CONGREVE