Refusal of application for a European Union trade mark

(Article 7 and Article 42(2) EUTMR)

Alicante, 29/11/2017

BIRD & BIRD LLP

12 New Fetter Lane

London London, City of EC4A 1JP

REINO UNIDO

Application No:	016977308
Your reference:	KNOBB.0195/MAKH/THCP
Trade mark:	SERVICEMONITOR
Mark type:	Word mark
Applicant:	AutoAlert, LLC 9050 Irvine Center Dr. Irvine California 92618 ESTADOS UNIDOS (DE AMÉRICA)

The Office raised an objection on 27/07/2017 pursuant to Article 7(1)(b) and (c) and 7(2) EUTMR because it found that the trade mark applied for is descriptive and devoid of any distinctive character, for the reasons set out in the attached letter.

The applicant was granted a two-month extension of time to reply but failed to submit observations within the new time limit. For the reasons set out in the letter of objection, and pursuant to Article 7(1)(b) and (c) and 7(2) EUTMR, the application for European Union trade mark No 016977308 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.

Cecilia ALIN