Refusal of application for a Community trade mark

(Article 7 CTMR and Rule 11(3) CTMIR)

Alicante, 18/02/2016

Competitive Drug Development International Ltd

3 Courtnell Street

London W2 5BU

REINO UNIDO

Application No:	014668008
Your reference:
Trade mark:	Evidence-based protocol Feasibility
Mark type:	Word mark
Applicant:	Competitive Drug Development International Ltd 3 Courtnell Street London W2 5BU REINO UNIDO

The Office raised an objection on 05/11/2015 pursuant to Article 7(1) CTMR because it found that the trade mark applied for is lacking distinctive character and is found descriptive, 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 14 668 008 is hereby rejected for all the services 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.

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