Refusal of application for a European Union trade mark

(Article 7 and Article 42(2) EUTMR)

Alicante, 21/05/2020

ARCADE & ASOCIADOS

C/ Isabel Colbrand, 6 - 5ª planta

E-28050 Madrid

ESPAÑA

Application No:	018081820
Your reference:
Trade mark:	SureGrip Pro Sport
Mark type:	Figurative mark
Applicant:	QINGDAO GRIP TYRE CO., LTD No.2091,East Zone,2nd Floor,Factory Building 4,No.38 Beijing Road, Free Trade Zone, Qingdao, Shandong REPÚBLICA POPULAR DE CHINA

The Office raised an objection on 08/01/2020 pursuant to article 7(1)(b) and 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 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) and c), and article 7(2) EUTMR, the application for European Union trade mark No 018081820 is hereby rejected.

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.

Jean Marc SCHULLER