Refusal of application for a European Union trade mark

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

Alicante, 17/05/2017

INLEX IP EXPERTISE

Rambla de Mendez Núñez 21-23 / 5ºAB

E-03002 Alicante

ESPAÑA

Application No:	016388803
Your reference:	MA38408UE308809
Trade mark:
Mark type:	Figurative mark
Applicant:	LIDER GIDA SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI ŞEKERCİLER VE KURUYEMİŞÇİLER SİTESİ 5. BLOK NO:35 GATEM , SEHITKAMIL GAZIANTEP TURQUÍA

The Office raised an objection on 03/03/2017 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 16 388 803 is hereby rejected for all the goods 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.

Lars Paalgard SOYLAND