Refusal of application for a Community trade mark

(Article 7 CTMR and Rule 11(3) CTMIR)

Alicante, 12/02/2016

Rechtsanwaltskanzlei Röhrig

Sebastian-Kneipp-Str. 19

D-57518 Betzdorf/Sieg

ALEMANIA

Application No:	014781421
Your reference:
Trade mark:	Inflammaging
Mark type:	Word mark
Applicant:	System Biologie AG Sihleggstrasse 23 CH-8832 Wollerau SUIZA

The Office raised an objection on 17/11/2015 pursuant to Article 7(1) CTMR because it found that the trade mark applied for is descriptive and devoid of any distinctive character, 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 14 781 421 is hereby rejected for the following goods/services:

Class 3 Essential oils and aromatic extracts

Class 5 Dental preparations; Dietary supplements and dietetic preparations;

Hygienic preparations; Medical and veterinary preparations

Class 44 Animal healthcare services; Human healthcare services

The application is accepted for the remaining goods/services.

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.

Andrew CARTER