Refusal of application for a European Union trade mark

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

Alicante, 10/04/2017

José Izquierdo Faces

Calle General Salazar, Nº 10

E-48012 Bilbao (Vizcaya)

ESPAÑA

Application No:	015948607
Your reference:	EDA20151015
Trade mark:	INK E-SALE
Mark type:	Word mark
Applicant:	GLOBEST TRADING INC 18351 COLIMA ROAD ROWLAND HEIGHTS California 91748 ESTADOS UNIDOS (DE AMÉRICA)

The Office issued an objection on 11/01/2016 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 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) EUTMR, the application for EUTM No.  15948607 is hereby rejected for the following goods:

Class 2: Cartridges filled with toner; Filled toner cartridges for printers and photocopiers; Photocopiers (Toner cartridges, filled, for printers and -); Printers and photocopiers (Toner cartridges, filled, for -); Toner cartridges [filled] for use with photographic photocopiers; Toner cartridges, filled, for printers and photocopiers; Toner cartridges [filled] for laser printers; Toner cartridges [filled] for use with photocopying machines; Toner cartridges [filled] for use with electrostatic photocopiers; Toner cartridges [filled] for electronically operated printing apparatus; Toner cartridges, filled, for inkjet printers; Toner cartridges, filled, for laser printers; Toner contained in cartridges; Filled inkjet cartridges; Filled ink jet cartridges; Ink cartridges, filled, for printers; Solid ink cartridges [filled] for ink-jet printers.

Class 9 Empty toner cartridges for photocopiers; Toner cartridges [empty] for laser printers; Toner cartridges, unfilled, for printers and photocopiers; Toner cartridges, unfilled, for printers; Ink cartridges, unfilled, for photocopiers; Solid ink cartridges [empty] for ink-jet printers; Unfilled ink cartridges for computer printers; Batteries for electronic cigarettes; Battery chargers for electronic cigarettes; Chargers for electronic cigarettes; Portable charging cases for electronic cigarettes and vaporizers.

The remaining goods are acceptable.

According to Article 59 EUTMR, you have a right to appeal this decision. According to Article 60 EUTMR, notice of appeal must be filed in writing with the Office within two months of the date of notification of this decision. 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.

Keeva DOHERTY