Refusal of application for a European Union trade mark

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

Alicante, 16/02/2017

José Izquierdo Faces

Calle General Salazar, Nº 10

E-48012 Bilbao (Vizcaya)

ESPAÑA

Application No:	015706021
Your reference:	GTMZC-162571
Trade mark:
Mark type:	Figurative mark
Applicant:	Shenzhen Huixin Circuit Technology Co., Ltd. RM 201, Building A, NO.,1 Qianwan 1st Road, Qianhai Shengang Cooperation Zone,Shenzhen Guangdong REPÚBLICA POPULAR DE CHINA

The Office raised an objection on 17/10/2016 pursuant to Article 7(1)(b) EUTMR because it found that the trade mark applied for is devoid of any 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) EUTMR, the application for European Union trade mark No 15 706 021 is hereby rejected for the following goods and services:

Class 9: Wafers for integrated circuits; Printed circuits; Printed circuit boards.

Class 35: Import-export agencies.

The application may proceed for the remaining goods and services, namely:

Class 9: Computer programs [downloadable software]; Blinkers [signalling lights]; Satellite navigational apparatus; Cabinets for loudspeakers; Wires, electric; Capacitors; Transformers [electricity].

Class 35: Publicity; Commercial information agencies; Procurement services for others [purchasing goods and services for other businesses]; provision of an on-line marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services; Personnel management consultancy; Systemization of information into computer databases; Sales promotion for others; advertising; scriptwriting for advertising purposes.

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.

Cecilie Leth BOCKHOFF