Refusal of application for a European Union trade mark

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

Alicante, 03/11/2016

DLA PIPER FRANCE LLP

IP & T department 27 rue Laffitte

F-75009 Paris

FRANCIA

Application No:	015505704
Your reference:	206325EU
Trade mark:	Camping spezialist
Mark type:	Figurative mark
Applicant:	European Camping Group B.V. Altenaweg 20e NL-5145 PC Waalwijk PAÍSES BAJOS

The Office raised an objection on 22/06/2016 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.

The applicant, who was granted upon request (letter dated 22/08/2016) an extension of two months, 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 15 505 704  is hereby rejected for the following services:

Class 39	Travel agency services in connection with camping holidays (transport), arrangement of travels; planning and booking of travel and transport by electronic means.
Class 41	Education services
Class 43	Travel agency services for reserving temporary accommodation in campgrounds; provision of caravan and campsite services.

The application may proceed for the remaining services:

Class 39

Arrangement of sightseeing tours, guided tours and excursions; services in the form of travel information, travel reservations, travel consultancy; planning and booking of travel and transport by electronic means, providing travel information via global computer networks.

Class 41

Provision of education courses relating to the travel industry; entertain­ment services; booking of tickets for entertainment, concerts and cultural activities; conducting guided tours.

Class 43

Services for providing food and drink.

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.

Poul Søren KJÆRSGAARD