Refusal of application for a European Union trade mark

(Article 7 and Article 42(2) EUTMR)

Alicante, 25/06/2020

A2 ESTUDIO LEGAL

Calle Javier Ferrero, 10

E-28002 Madrid

ESPAÑA

Application No:	018176703
Your reference:	5659
Trade mark:	STC17
Mark type:	Word mark
Applicant:	Complete Soundproofing Inc 16414 Veridian Circle San Diego California 92027 ESTADOS UNIDOS (DE AMÉRICA)

The Office raised an objection on 19/02/2020 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.

In the letter of objection, the Office stated that the relevant consumers would perceive the sign as providing information that the goods applied for comply with the Sound Transmission Class rating of 17, the rating system of sound transmission that measures materials for their effectiveness of dampening sound. Therefore, the sign describes the quality of the goods in question.

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 18 176 703 is hereby rejected for all the goods 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.

Päivi Emilia LEINO