Refusal of application for a European Union trade mark

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

Alicante, 30/05/2016

Schott Music GmbH & Co. KG

Postfach 3640

D-55026 Mainz

ALEMANIA

Application No:	015022809
Your reference:	RE-cb
Trade mark:	Piano Mantra
Mark type:	Word mark
Applicant:	Schott Music GmbH & Co. KG Weihergarten 5 D-55116 Mainz ALEMANIA

The Office raised an objection on 05/02/2016 pursuant to Article 7(1) EUTMR because it found that the trade mark applied for is lacking distinctive character and is found descriptive, 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 15 022 809 is hereby rejected for the following goods:

Class 9 Recorded content

Class 16 Printed matter

The application is accepted for the remaining goods.

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.

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