Refusal of application for a Community trade mark

(Article 7 CTMR and Rule 11(3) CTMIR)

Alicante, 14/01/2016

SAKELLARIDES LAW OFFICES

P.O. Box 30122

GR-100 33 Athens

GRECIA

Application No:	014553804
Your reference:	25646
Trade mark:	FASTWHEEL
Mark type:	Figurative mark
Applicant:	Shanghai Ready Technology Co., Ltd No.277, Jingfeng Rd, Pudong New District Shanghai REPÚBLICA POPULAR DE CHINA

The Office raised an objection on 16.10.2015 pursuant to Article 7(1) CTMR because it found that the trade mark applied for is descriptive and non-distinctive 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 014553804 - FASTWHEEL is hereby rejected for the following goods:

Class 12 bicycles; casters for trolleys [vehicles] [carts (Am.)]; wheelbarrows; tires for vehicle wheels; electric vehicles; remote control vehicles, other than toys; vehicles for locomotion by land, air, water or rail; cycle cars.

The application is accepted for the following goods:

Class 12: safety seats for children, for vehicles; headrests for vehicle seats.

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.

Simon DÄPP