Refusal of application for a European Union trade mark

(Article 7 and Article 42(2) EUTMR)]

Alicante, 03/11/2017

Ardeshir Matini

Lower Ground Floor 26 Finsbury Square

London London, City of EC2A 1DS

REINO UNIDO

Application No:	017068313
Your reference:
Trade mark:	Better salt, better life
Mark type:	Word mark
Applicant:	ANTHELA FOODS S.P.A TRIESTE(TS) VIA DI TOR BANDENA 1 I-34121 Trieste ITALIA

The Office raised an objection on 04/08/2017 pursuant to Article 7(1) EUTMR because it found that the trade mark applied for is not eligible for registration 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 17 068 313 is hereby rejected for the following goods:

Class 30 Cooking salt; Salt for preserving foodstuffs; Celery salt; Condiments; Vinegar; Peppers [seasonings]; Sauces [condiments]; Soya sauce; Dressings for salad; Relish [condiment].

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.

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