Refusal of application for a European Union trade mark

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

Alicante, 19/05/2017

ARCADE & ASOCIADOS

C/ Isabel Colbrand, 6 - 5ª planta

E-28050 Madrid

ESPAÑA

Application No:	016015216
Your reference:	8537
Trade mark:	ITEASIER
Mark type:	Figurative mark
Applicant:	Shenzhen Kelei Electronic Technology Co., Ltd Room 602, Peng Xing Sheng Business Center, No. 68, Xinghua SHENZHEN, Guangdong REPÚBLICA POPULAR DE CHINA

The Office raised an objection on 30/12/2016 pursuant to Article 7(1)(b) EUTMR and Article 7(2) 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.

On 28/02/2017 the applicant requested an extension of time limit to submit observations. The requested extension was granted, however 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 and Article 7(2) EUTMR, the application for European Union trade mark No 16 015 216 is hereby rejected for the following goods:

Class 9 Computer software, recorded; Computer peripheral devices; Counters; Punched card machines for offices; Weighing machines; Intercommunication apparatus; Television apparatus; Cameras [photography]; Video screens.

The application may proceed for the remaining goods, namely:

Class 9 Eyeglasses.

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.

Sandra KASPERIŪNAITĖ