Partial refusal of application for a European Union trade mark

(Article 7 EUTMR and Rule 11(3) EUTMIR)

Alicante, 30/11/2016

HGF LIMITED

8th Floor,

140 London Wall

London EC2Y 5DN

REINO UNIDO

Application No:	015184518
Your reference:	T232565EP/AD
Trade mark:	SUPER TOP TWIST
Mark type:	Word mark
Applicant:	Carpetright Plc Harris House, Purfleet Bypass Purfleet, Essex RM19 1TT REINO UNIDO

The Office raised an objection on 01/09/2016 pursuant to Article 7(1) EUTMR 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 evidence of use within the time limit. For the reasons set out in the letter of objection, and pursuant to Article 7(1) EUTMR, the application for European Union trade mark No 15 184 518 is hereby rejected for the following goods:

Class 27: Carpets; rugs; mats; floor coverings; carpet tiles; door mats.

The application is accepted for the remaining goods and services.

According to Article 59 EUTMR, you have a right to appeal against this decision. According to Article 60 EUTMR, notice of appeal must be filed in writing at the Office within two months of the date of notification of this decision. It must be filed in the language of the proceedings in which the decision subject to appeal was taken. 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 720 has been paid.

Ignacio IGLESIAS ARROYO