Refusal of application for a European Union trade mark

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

Alicante, 26/09/2017

RWZH RECHTSANWÄLTE

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ALEMANIA

Application No:	016387011
Your reference:	121/17
Trade mark:	SALARY.COM
Mark type:	Word mark
Applicant:	SALARY.COM, LLC 610 Lincoln St. North, Suite # 200 Waltham Massachusetts 02451 MA ESTADOS UNIDOS (DE AMÉRICA)

The Office raised an objection on 17/03/2017 pursuant to Article 7(1) EUTMR because it found that the trade mark applied for is lacking distinctive character and is found descriptive, 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 16 387 011 is hereby rejected for all the services claimed.

According to Article 59 EUTMR, you have a right to appeal against this decision. According to Article 60(1) 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.

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