Refusal of application for a European Union trade mark

(Article 7 and Article 42(2) EUTMR)

Alicante, 05/01/2018

keith norris

6 Donegall Gardens

CARRICKFERGUS Antrim BT389LP

REINO UNIDO

Application No:	017386202
Your reference:	UBL
Trade mark:
Mark type:	Pattern mark
Applicant:	keith norris 6 Donegall Gardens CARRICKFERGUS Antrim BT389LP REINO UNIDO

The Office raised an objection on 26/10/2017 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 17 386 202 is hereby rejected for the following goods:

Class 18 Luggage, bags, wallets and other carriers.

Class 25 Clothing; Footwear; Headgear.

Class 28 Toys, games, playthings and novelties; Sporting articles; Festive decorations.

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.

Alistair BUGEJA