Refusal of application for a European Union trade mark

(Article 7 and Article 42(2) EUTMR)

Alicante, 19/12/2018

John di Stefano

Keperenbergstraat 3

B-1701 Dilbeek

BÉLGICA

Application No:	017937821
Your reference:
Trade mark:	ENTREPRENEUR ACADEMY
Mark type:	Figurative mark
Applicant:	John di Stefano Keperenbergstraat 3 B-1701 Dilbeek BÉLGICA

The Office raised an objection on 21/08/2018 pursuant to Article 7(1)(b)(c) and Article 7(2) EUTMR because it found that the trade mark applied for is not eligible for registration, for the reasons set out in the attached letter, which forms an integral part of this decision.

The Office maintains, that the relevant English-speaking consumer would perceive the figurative sign ‘EA ENTREPRENEUR ACADEMY’ as providing information that the services are schools that provide training, hereunder also coaching and counselling, relating to managing or owning a business enterprise. Neither the acronym ‘EA’ nor the stylised elements add sufficient distinctiveness to circumvent the signs descriptive nature.

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)(b)(c) and Article 7(2) EUTMR, the application for European Union trade mark No 17 937 821 is hereby rejected for all the services claimed.

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.

Anja Pernille LIGUNA