Refusal of application for a European Union trade mark

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

Alicante, 02/05/2017

THE TRADE MARKS BUREAU

3rd Floor

14 Hanover Street

Hanover Square

London W1S 1YH

REINO UNIDO

Application No:	016339921
Your reference:	Techforensic
Trade mark:
Mark type:	Figurative mark
Applicant:	Tech-Long Industry Limited Dorset House, Regent Park, Kingston Road Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 7PL REINO UNIDO

The Office raised an objection on 14/02/2017 pursuant to Article 7(1) EUTMR because it found that the trade mark applied for is devoid of 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 16 339 921 is hereby rejected for the following goods and services:

Class 09 Computer programs [downloadable software]; optical goods; mechanical signs; optical communications instruments; optical apparatus and instruments; light-emitting diodes [LED]; semiconductor apparatus; laser installations, other than for medical use; lasers for non-medical purposes; laser diodes; constant temperature and humidity chambers for research, scientific or laboratory use; cameras; lasers for forensic services.

Class 35 retail, wholesale, mail order and electronic retail services all in connection with the sale of computer programs [downloadable software], optical goods, mechanical signs, optical communications instruments, optical apparatus and instruments, light-emitting diodes [LED], semiconductor apparatus, laser installations, other than for medical use, lasers for nonmedical purposes, laser diodes, constant temperature and humidity chambers for research, scientific or laboratory use, cameras, lasers for forensic services.

The application may proceed for the remaining services.

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.

Lars Paalgard SOYLAND