Refusal of application for a European Union trade mark

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

Alicante, 29/08/2016

SIPARA LIMITED

Seacourt Tower

Third Floor

West Way

Oxford OX2 0JJ

REINO UNIDO

Application No:	015179203
Your reference:	TM8881EU00.SS.MON.JB
Trade mark:	IDEALPRO
Mark type:	Word mark
Applicant:	Ideal Standard International NV Corporate Village - Gent Building Da Vincilaan 2 B-1935 Zaventem BÉLGICA

The Office raised an objection on 15/03/2016 pursuant to Article 7(1) EUTMR because it found that the trade mark applied for is descriptive and devoid of any distinctive character, for the reasons set out in the attached letter.

On 05/05/2016 the Office granted a two months extension of the set deadline. 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 15 179 203 is hereby rejected for all the goods and services claimed.

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.

Ignacio IGLESIAS ARROYO