Refusal of application for a European Union trade mark

(Article 7 and Article 42(2) EUTMR)

Alicante, 05/01/2018

SILEX IP

Poeta Joan Maragall 9, Esc. Izq., 3º Izq.

E-28020 Madrid

ESPAÑA

Application No:	016942112
Your reference:	2017/10249
Trade mark:	taxi 7x24
Mark type:	Figurative mark
Applicant:	CÜNEYT TOKER Ferhatpasa Mahallesi, G35. Sokak, No:16 Atasehir/Istanbul TURQUÍA HÜSEYIN INCEKARA Ferhatpasa Mahallesi, G35. Sokak, No:16 Atasehir/Istanbul TURQUÍA

The Office raised an objection on 11/08/2017 pursuant to Article 7(1) EUTMR because it found that the trade mark applied for - is non-distinctive, 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 16 942 112 is hereby rejected for the following services:

Class 39 Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement; land, air and sea transport of passengers; transport commission agency services in the nature of arranging excursions for tourists, freight commission agency services in the nature of freight brokerage, ship agency services in the nature of freight ship transport, ambulance transport services; private chauffeur services, airplane piloting services, tourist information services relating to travel and tour guide services provided by tourist agencies, making reservations and bookings for transportation and travel and tour tickets, tour organization services, message and goods delivery by courier; distribution of goods by mail services, namely, cargo handling, shipping and delivery services, namely, pickup, transportation, and delivery of packages and letters by various modes of transportation, distribution services, namely, delivery of newspapers, package delivery services via airline transportation; rental of land, air and sea vehicles; parking lot services, garage space rental services; boat sheltering services in the nature of boat storage; pipeline transport services, namely, transmission of oil and gas through pipelines; electricity distribution services; water supply services; vehicle and goods rescue services; storage, packaging and crating of baggages; garbage storage and transport services, waste collection and transport services.

The application may proceed for the remaining goods and services.

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.

Alistair BUGEJA