Refusal of application for a European Union trade mark

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

Alicante, 13/04/2017

MARKS & CLERK LLP

90 Long Acre

London

WC2E 9RA

REINO UNIDO

Application No:	016218703
Your reference:	MJA/TN824552EMA
Trade mark:	SMART PATH
Mark type:	Word mark
Applicant:	SITA NV Heathrowstraat 10 (Sloterdijk) NL-1043 CH Amsterdam PAÍSES BAJOS

The Office raised an objection on 20/01/2017 pursuant to Article 7(1) EUTMR because it found that the trade mark applied for is descriptive and lacking 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 European Union trade mark No 16 218 703 is hereby rejected for all the goods and services claimed.

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.

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