Refusal of application for a European Union trade mark

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

Alicante, 20/05/2016

Dr Schumacher

Am Roggenfeld 3

D-34323 Malsfeld

ALEMANIA

Application No:	015136807
Your reference:
Trade mark:	CARE.
Mark type:	Figurative mark
Applicant:	Dr Schumacher Am Roggenfeld 3 D-34323 Malsfeld ALEMANIA

The Office raised an objection on 10/03/2016 pursuant to Article 7(1)(b) and (c) and 7(2) EUTMR because it found that the trade mark applied for is descriptive of the subject matter of the goods and services, 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 15 136 807 is hereby rejected for the following goods and services:

Class 16 Catalogues; Printed matter.

Class 35 Advertising; Online advertisements.

The application is accepted for the remaining goods, namely:

Class 16 Print characters.

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.

Richard PRYCE