Refusal of application for a Community trade mark

(Article 7 CTMR and Rule 11(3) CTMIR)

Alicante, 15/02/2016

UK SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED

30 IRONMONGERS PLACE

LONDON E14 9YD

REINO UNIDO

Application No:	014241822
Your reference:
Trade mark:	ToughGear
Mark type:	Figurative mark
Applicant:	UK SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED 30 IRONMONGERS PLACE LONDON E14 9YD REINO UNIDO Shenzhen Qianhai Basin Technology Limited room 201,A block,no.1,qianwan one rd,shengang Cooperation Area,qianhai shenzhen 51800 REPÚBLICA POPULAR DE CHINA

The Office raised an objection on 29/06/2015 pursuant to Article 7(1) CTMR because it found that the trade mark applied for is not eligible for registration under Article 7(1)(b) and (c) and Article 7(2) CTMR, 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) CTMR, the application for Community trade mark No 014241822 is hereby rejected for all the goods claimed.

According to Article 59 CTMR, you have a right to appeal this decision. According to Article 60 CTMR, notice of appeal must be filed in writing with the Office within two months of the date of notification of this decision. 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 800 has been paid.

Herbert JOHNSTON