Refusal of application for a European Union trade mark

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

Alicante, 09/08/2016

STEPHENS SCOWN LLP

Curzon House, Southernhay West

Exeter, Devon EX1 1RS

REINO UNIDO

Application No:	015421712
Your reference:	BP/KERN-7-25
Trade mark:	METALIK
Mark type:	Word mark
Applicant:	KERNOW COATINGS LIMITED Kernick Road Penryn, Cornwall TR10 9DQ REINO UNIDO

The Office raised an objection on 30/05/2016 pursuant to Article 7(1)(b) and (c) and

7(2) EUTMR because it found that the trade mark applied for is descriptive and devoid of distinctive character 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)(b) and (c) and 7(2) EUTMR,

the application for European Union trade mark No 15 421 712 is hereby rejected.

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.

Deirdre QUINN