Partial refusal of application for a European Union trade mark

(Article 7 and Article 42(2) EUTMR)]

Alicante, 27/10/2017

Bold Sebastian

Str.Constantin Brancoveanu Nr.10

Corabia

RUMANIA

Application No:	016485501
Your reference:
Trade mark:	Chateau de Napoleon
Mark type:	Word mark
Applicant:	Bold Sebastian Str.Constantin Brancoveanu Nr.10 Corabia RUMANIA

The Office raised an objection on 31/07/2017 pursuant to Article 7(1) EUTMR because it found that the trade mark applied for is considered a misuse of the traditional term for wine ‘Château’, 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 16 485 501 is hereby rejected for the following goods:

Class 33 Alcoholic beverages (except beers).

The application may proceed for the remaining goods.

According to Article 67 EUTMR, you have a right to appeal against this decision. According to Article 68 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.

Ignacio IGLESIAS ARROYO