Refusal of application for a European Union trade mark

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

Alicante, 03/10/2016

TRADE MARK DIRECT

4 Grove Park Studios, 188-192 Sutton Court Road,

Chiswick, London W4 3HR

REINO UNIDO

Application No:	015438104
Your reference:	15358
Trade mark:	ARDERE
Mark type:	Word mark
Applicant:	Ardere Limited c/o Derede Associates Limited, Unit 14A Waterside Business Park, Livingstone Road Hessle HU13 0EG REINO UNIDO

The Office raised an objection on 07/07/2016 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 15 438 104 is hereby rejected for the following goods:

Class 04 Candles; scented candles.

The application may proceed for the remaining goods and services.

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.

Tobias KLEE