Refusal of application for a Community trade mark

(Article 7 CTMR and Rule 11(3) CTMIR)

Alicante, 21/12/2015

Niall Patrick Rooney

FP LOGUE SOLICITORS 7 Riverside Cottages

Julianstown Meath

IRELAND

Application No:	14 586 614
Your reference:	NPR/62/02236
Trade mark:	PURE BLUE
Mark type:	Word mark
Applicant:	KERR & ASSOCIATES, Inc. 19775 Mitchell Avenue, Monument 80132 Colorado CL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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 partially not eligible for registration, 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 14 586 614 is hereby rejected for the following goods:

Class 16 Adhesive note paper; binders; blank journals; calendars; cardboard boxes; clip boards; desk pads; desk sets; envelopes; file folders; gift bags; greeting cards; laser print paper; note cards; notepads; paper napkins; photo albums; picture cards; printed recipe cards; scrapbooks; seals; tissue paper.

Class 18 Animal harnesses for dogs; animal leashes; collars for pets; pet clothing; pet tags specially adapted for attaching to pet leashes or collars.

Class 20 Beds for household pets; non-metal pet tags.

Class 24 Pet blankets.

Class 28 Pet toys.

The application is accepted for the remaining goods for which registration is sought.

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.

Mirjana PUSKARIC