Refusal of application for a European Union trade mark

(Article 7 and Article 42(2) EUTMR)]

Alicante, 05/03/2018

mevr. mr A. Klok

Helperpark 302

NL-9701 BD Groningen

PAÍSES BAJOS

Application No:	017552423
Your reference:
Trade mark:	C SEAL
Mark type:	Word mark
Applicant:	Control Seal BV Farmsumerweg 43 NL-9902 BL Appingedam PAÍSES BAJOS

The Office raised an objection on 20/12/2017 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, 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 n.º 017552423 is hereby rejected for the following goods:

Class 06 Pipe couplings of metal; Beds (Fittings of metal for -); Coffins (Fittings of metal for -); Compressed air pipe fittings of metal; Fittings of metal for pipes; Metal hose fittings; Metal pipe fittings; Pipe fittings [junctions] of metal; Metal pipes for liquid and gas transfer; Flap valves of metal; Valves of metal, other than parts of machines

Class 07 Regulating valves [parts of machines]; Valves [mechanical] for regulating fluid flow; Pressure regulating valves parts of machines; Level regulating valves [parts of machines]; Metal safety valves [parts of machines]; Pressure regulators [parts of machines].

Class 09 Energy regulators; Pressure regulators; Controllers (regulators).

Class 11 Safety valves for gas pipes; Pressure relief valves [safety apparatus] for gas pipes; Safety fittings for gas pipes; Gas pipes (Regulating and safety accessories for -); Regulating and safety accessories for gas pipes; Pressure supervision apparatus [safety apparatus for gas pipes]; Safety accessories for water or gas apparatus and pipes; Stop valves for regulating gas; Gas regulators; Pressure controllers [regulators] for gas pipes

The application may proceed for the remaining goods:

Class 37 Mining services; Oil drilling; Oil drilling services; Oil and gas drilling; Oil pumping; Oil pumping and extraction; Gas drilling.

Class 39 Transport by pipeline; Pipeline transport of gases; Pipeline (Transport of oil by -).

Class 42 Civil engineering; Engineering consultancy; Engineering consultancy relating to manufacture; Civil engineering consultancy; Engineering services for the gas industry; Provision of technical consultancy to the oil refining industry; Mechanical engineering services; Engineering services relating to energy supply systems; Engineering services in the field of energy technology; Engineering services relating to gas transport and supply systems.

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.

Christiano DOS SANTOS TIMBO