Refusal of application for a European Union trade mark

(Article 7 and Article 42(2) EUTMR)

Alicante, 07/11/2017

BAILEY WALSH & CO LLP

1 York Place

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 2DR

UNITED KINGDOM

Application No:	17 125 816
Your reference:	MK-EC-G52021
Trade mark:	BURNSTOP
Mark type:	Word mark
Applicant:	Elan Fire Protection Systems Ltd Unit 3 Tadman Street, Thornes Wakefield WF1 5RG UNITED KINGDOM

The Office raised an objection on 30/08/2017, pursuant to Article 7(1)(b) and (c) and Article 7(2) EUTMR, because it found that the trade mark applied for is descriptive and devoid of any distinctive character in relation to all the goods for which registration was sought, for the reasons set out in the notice of provisional refusal which is attached to this decision.

The applicant failed to submit observations within the time limit. For the reasons set out in the notice of provisional refusal, and pursuant to Article 7(1)(b) and (c) and Article 7(2) EUTMR, the application for European Union trade mark No 17 125 816 is hereby refused for all the goods for which registration is sought.

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 with the Office within two months of the date of notification of this decision. 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.

Mirjana PUSKARIC