Refusal of application for a European Union trade mark

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

Alicante, 02/08/2017

VENNER SHIPLEY LLP

200 Aldersgate

London EC1A 4HD

REINO UNIDO

Application No:	016523301
Your reference:	YCF/83452CTM1
Trade mark:	LIFT YOUR EXPECTATIONS
Mark type:	Word mark
Applicant:	Sourceability North America LLC 8880 NW 20th Street, Suite J Doral/Florida 33172 ESTADOS UNIDOS (DE AMÉRICA)

The Office raised an objection on 06/04/2017 pursuant to Article 7(1)(b) and Article 7(2) EUTMR because it found that the trade mark applied for is devoid of any 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)(b) and Article 7(2) EUTMR, the application for European Union trade mark No 16 523 301 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 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.

María Luisa ARANDA SALES