Refusal of application for a European Union trade mark

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

Alicante, 13/07/2016

COHAUSZ & FLORACK Patent- und Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mbB

Bleichstr. 14

D-40211 Düsseldorf

ALEMANIA

Application No:	015062301
Your reference:	160304EU
Trade mark:	One Card Manager
Mark type:	Word mark
Applicant:	LG ELECTRONICS INC. 128, Yeoui-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu Seoul 150-721 REPÚBLICA DE COREA (LA)

The Office raised an objection on 24/02/2016 pursuant to Article 7(1) EUTMR because it found that the trade mark applied for is not acceptable, 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 15 062 301 One Card Manager is hereby rejected for the following goods and services:

Class 9 Mobile payment application (software) for smart phone; Payment application software for mobile phones; Computer application programs for mobile, Mobile payment application (software) for smart watch; Smart phones; Display for smartphones; Mobile phones; Wearable smart phones; Digital set top boxes; Software for mobile phones; Software for televisions; Tablet PC; Monitor for computers; Digital signage; Wearable computers; Computers; Printers for use with computers; LED displays; Portable computers; Digital cameras; Network monitoring cameras namely for surveillance; Television receivers [TV sets]; Display for television receivers [TV sets]; Audio component system comprising surround sound speakers, loudspeakers, tuners, sound mixers, equalizers, audio recorders, radio; Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; DVD players; Handheld media player; Watchbands that communicate data to personal digital assistants, smart phones, tablet computers, and personal computers through internet websites and other computer and electronic communication networks; Bracelets that communicate data to personal digital assistants, smart phones, tablet computers, and personal computers through internet websites and other computer and electronic communication networks.

Class 14 Watches; Parts and fittings for watches; Wristwatches; Electronic clocks and watches; Watch bands; Control clocks (master clocks); Watches with wireless communication function; Watches that communicate data to personal digital assistants, smart phones, tablet computers, and personal computers through internet websites and other computer and electronic communication networks; Watches incorporating cameras and MP3 players, and that communicate data to smart phones and PDAs.

Class 36 Transaction authorization and settlement services; Supervision of payment operations and of computer payment systems; Brokerage of mobile and internet payment; Mobile and internet payment services; Integrated services of mobile electronic wallet and mobile payment; Mobile internet payment services; Brokerage of mobile payment; Issuance of commercial electronic coupon via smart phones; Electronic payment for others.

The application is accepted for the remaining goods, namely:

Class 9 Wireless headsets; Headsets; Wireless headset for mobile phones; Wireless headset for smart phones; Leather case for mobile phones; Leather case for smart phones; Flip covers for mobile phones; Flip covers for smart phones; Application software; Leather case for tablet computers; Flip covers for tablet computers; Rechargeable batteries; Battery compensation chargers; 3D spectacles; Ear phones.

Class 14 Bracelets of precious metal.

According to Article 59 EUTMR, you have a right to appeal against this decision. According to Article 60 EUTMR, notice of appeal must be filed in writing at the Office within two months of the date of notification of this decision. It must be filed in the language of the proceedings in which the decision subject to appeal was taken. 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.

Valentín ALONSO MORENO