Refusal of application for a European Union trade mark

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

Alicante, 05/11/2016

Cinia Group Oy

Minna Järvinen

Läkkisepäntie 23

FI-00620 Helsinki

FINLANDIA

Application No:	015480817
Your reference:
Trade mark:	cVPN
Mark type:	Word mark
Applicant:	Cinia Group Oy Läkkisepäntie 23 FI-00620 Helsinki FINLANDIA

The Office raised an objection on 01/08/2016 pursuant to Article 7(1)(b) and (c) EUTMR and Article 7(2) 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 observations within the time limit. For the reasons set out in the letter of objection, and pursuant to Article 7(1)(b) and (c) EUTMR and Article 7(2) EUTMR the application for European Union trade mark No 15 480 817 is hereby rejected for the following goods and services:

Class 9 Devices for treatment using electricity; Apparatus, instruments and cables for electricity; Magnets, magnetizers and demagnetizers; Measuring, detecting and monitoring instruments, indicators and controllers; Navigation, guidance, tracking, targeting and map making devices; Optical devices, enhancers and correctors; Scientific research apparatus, educational apparatus and simulators; Information technology and audiovisual equipment; Safety, security, protection and signalling devices.

Class 38 Telecommunication services.

Class 42 IT services; Design services; Testing, authentication and quality control; Science and technology services.

The application may proceed for the remaining goods.

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.

Volker Timo MENSING