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Blueroots Technology v EUIPO – Rezk-Salama and Breitlauch (Skilltree Studios): ECFI 14 Sep 2022

EU trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – EU word mark SKILLTREE STUDIOS – Absolute grounds for refusal – Lack of descriptive character – Distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) and (c) of the regulation (EC) No 207/2009 [now Article 7(1)(b) and (c) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001] Citations: T-607/21, [2022] EUECJ T-607/21 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual … Continue reading Blueroots Technology v EUIPO – Rezk-Salama and Breitlauch (Skilltree Studios): ECFI 14 Sep 2022

Mpay24 v OHMI- Ultra (Mpay24): ECFI 22 Nov 2011

ECFI Community trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – Community word mark MPAY24 – Absolute grounds for refusal – Descriptive character – Article 7(1)(b) and (c) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Correction of the decision by the Board of Appeal – Non-existent act – Rule 53 of Regulation (EC) No 2868/95. Judges: Czuzc P Citations: … Continue reading Mpay24 v OHMI- Ultra (Mpay24): ECFI 22 Nov 2011

LG Electronics v OHIM (Direct Drive): ECFI 22 Nov 2011

ECFI Community trade mark – Application for Community word mark DIRECT DRIVE – Absolute grounds for refusal – Descriptive character and lack of distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) and (c) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 Judges: Czucz P Citations: T-561/10, [2011] EUECJ T-561/10 Links: Bailii European, Intellectual Property Updated: 28 September 2022; Ref: scu.448719

Solenis Technologies v EUIPO (Strong Bonds Trusted Solutions): ECFI 24 Jan 2017

ecj (Judgment) EU trade mark – Application for the EU word mark STRONG BONDS. TRUSTED SOLUTIONS. – Absolute ground for refusal – No distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 Citations: ECLI:EU:T:2017:23, [2017] EUECJ T-96/16 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual Property Updated: 29 January 2022; Ref: scu.573738

Novartis AG v EUIPO (Representation D’Une Courbe Verte): ECFI 15 Dec 2016

ECJ Judgment – EU trade mark – Applications for EU figurative trade marks representing a grey curve and representing a green curve – Absolute ground for refusal – Distinctive character – Simplicity of the sign – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 ECLI:EU:T:2016:749, [2016] EUECJ T-678/15 Bailii European Intellectual Property Updated: 27 January 2022; … Continue reading Novartis AG v EUIPO (Representation D’Une Courbe Verte): ECFI 15 Dec 2016

Vince v EUIPO (Electric Highway): ECFI 17 Nov 2016

(Judgment) EU trade mark – Application for the EU word mark ELECTRIC HIGHWAY – Absolute grounds for refusal – Descriptive character – Lack of distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) and (c) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 T-315/15, [2016] EUECJ T-315/15 Bailii Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 7 European Intellectual Property Updated: 26 January 2022; Ref: scu.571887

Smarter Travel Media v EUIPO (Smarter Travel): ECFI 9 Nov 2016

ECJ (Judgment) EU trade mark – Application for the figurative EU trade mark SMARTER TRAVEL – Absolute grounds for refusal – Descriptive character – No distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) and (c) and Article 7(2) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Equal treatment ECLI:EU:T:2016:651, [2016] EUECJ T-290/15 Bailii European Intellectual Property Updated: 25 January 2022; … Continue reading Smarter Travel Media v EUIPO (Smarter Travel): ECFI 9 Nov 2016

Globo Comunicacao E Participacoes v EUIPO (Marque Sonore): ECFI 13 Sep 2016

ECJ (Judgment) EU trade mark – Application for a sound mark – Absolute ground for refusal – No distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Obligation to state reasons – Article 75 of Regulation No 207/2009 ECLI:EU:T:2016:468, [2016] EUECJ T-408/15 Bailii European Intellectual Property Updated: 23 January 2022; Ref: scu.569360

Jaguar Land Rover v Ohim (Forme D’Une Voiture): ECFI 25 Nov 2015

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Application for a three-dimensional Community trade mark – Shape of a car – Absolute ground for refusal – No distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 T-629/14, [2015] EUECJ T-629/14, ECLI:EU:T:2015:878 Bailii European Intellectual Property Updated: 07 January 2022; Ref: scu.556043

Nestle v OHIM (Nourishing Personal Health): ECFI 8 Oct 2015

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – International registration designating the European Community – Word mark NOURISHING PERSONAL HEALTH – Absolute ground for refusal – No distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Obligation to state reasons – Article 75 of Regulation No 207/2009 – Obligation on OHIM to examine the … Continue reading Nestle v OHIM (Nourishing Personal Health): ECFI 8 Oct 2015

Voss of Norway v OHIM: ECJ 7 May 2015

ECJ Judgment – Appeal – Community trade mark – Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Article 7(1)(b) – Absolute ground for refusal – No distinctive character – Three-dimensional sign consisting of the shape of a cylindrical bottle S. Rodin, P C-445/13, [2015] EUECJ C-445/13, ECLI:EU:C:2015:303 Bailii Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 7(1)(b) European, Intellectual Property Updated: 30 … Continue reading Voss of Norway v OHIM: ECJ 7 May 2015

Simba Toys v Ohmi – Seven Towns (Forme D’Un Cube Avec Des Faces Ayant Une Structure En Grille): ECFI 25 Nov 2014

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – Three-dimensional Community trade mark – Cube with surfaces having a grid structure – Absolute grounds for refusal – First sentence of Article 76(1) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Absence of sign consisting exclusively of the shape of goods which is necessary to obtain a … Continue reading Simba Toys v Ohmi – Seven Towns (Forme D’Un Cube Avec Des Faces Ayant Une Structure En Grille): ECFI 25 Nov 2014

Lumene v OHIM (The Youth Experts): ECFI 18 Nov 2014

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Application for Community word mark THE YOUTH EXPERTS – Absolute ground for refusal – Lack of distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Extent of the examination to be carried out by the Board of Appeal – Examination as to the merits conditional on … Continue reading Lumene v OHIM (The Youth Experts): ECFI 18 Nov 2014

Vans v OHIM (Representation D’Une Ligne Ondulee): ECFI 6 Nov 2014

ECFI Judgment (Extracts) – Community trade mark – Application for the Community figurative mark representing a wavy line – Absolute ground for refusal – No distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – No distinctive character acquired through use – Article 7(3) of Regulation No 207/2009 – Article 76 of Regulation No … Continue reading Vans v OHIM (Representation D’Une Ligne Ondulee): ECFI 6 Nov 2014

Delphi Technologies, Inc v OHIM: ECFI 6 Jun 2013

ECFI Community trade mark – Application for a Community word mark INNOVATION FOR THE REAL WORLD – Absolute ground for refusal – Lack of distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 T-515/11, [2013] EUECJ T-515/11 – J Bailii Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 7(1)(b) European, Intellectual Property Updated: 05 December 2021; Ref: scu.527261

Jaguar Land Rover -V- Ohim (Forme D’Une Voiture): ECFI 25 Nov 2015

References: T-629/14, [2015] EUECJ T-629/14, ECLI:EU:T:2015:878 Links: Bailii ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Application for a three-dimensional Community trade mark – Shape of a car – Absolute ground for refusal – No distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 Last Update: 02-Dec-15 Ref: 556043

Meredith v OHIM (Better Homes And Gardens): ECFI 7 Sep 2011

ECFI Community trade mark – Application for the Community word mark BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS – Absolute ground for refusal – Partial refusal by the examiner to register the mark – Lack of distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 Citations: T-524/09, [2011] EUECJ T-524/09 Links: Bailii Statutes: Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 … Continue reading Meredith v OHIM (Better Homes And Gardens): ECFI 7 Sep 2011

Pro-Aqua International v OHMIi – Rexair (Wet Dust Can’t Fly): ECFI 22 Jan 2015

(Judgment) Community trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – Community word mark WET DUST CAN’T FLY – Absolute ground for refusal – Lack of distinctive character – Descriptive character – Article 7(1)(b) and (c) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 Judges: M. van der Woude, P Citations: T-133/13, [2015] EUECJ T-133/13 Links: Bailii Statutes: Regulation (EC) No … Continue reading Pro-Aqua International v OHMIi – Rexair (Wet Dust Can’t Fly): ECFI 22 Jan 2015

Chocoladefabriken Lindt and Sprungli v OHIM (Forme D’Un Lapin En Chocolat Avec Ruban Rouge): ECFI 17 Dec 2010

ECFI Community trade mark – Application for three-dimensional CTM – Shape of a bell with red ribbon – Absolute ground for refusal – Lack of distinctive character – Article 7, paragraph 1 b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 [ now Article 7, paragraph 1 b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009]. Citations: T-336/08, [2010] EUECJ T-336/08 … Continue reading Chocoladefabriken Lindt and Sprungli v OHIM (Forme D’Un Lapin En Chocolat Avec Ruban Rouge): ECFI 17 Dec 2010

Trinity Haircare v EUIPO – Advance Magazine Publishers (Vogue): ECFI 15 Sep 2016

ECJ (Judgment) EU trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – EU figurative trade mark VOGUE – Absolute ground for refusal – No descriptive character – Distinctiveness – Article 52(1)(a), read in conjunction with Article 7(1)(b) and (c) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Bad faith – Article 52(1)(b) of Regulation No 207/2009 ECLI:EU:T:2016:491, [2016] EUECJ T-453/15 … Continue reading Trinity Haircare v EUIPO – Advance Magazine Publishers (Vogue): ECFI 15 Sep 2016

Giorgis v OHMI – Comigel (Forme De Deux Gobelets Emballes): ECFI 25 Sep 2014

ECFI Judgment – Community trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – Three-dimensional Community trade mark – Shape of two packaged goblets – Absolute ground for refusal – Lack of distinctive character – Lack of distinctive character acquired through use – Article 7(1)(b) and 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 M. van der Woude, P T-474/12, [2014] … Continue reading Giorgis v OHMI – Comigel (Forme De Deux Gobelets Emballes): ECFI 25 Sep 2014

Think Schuhwerk v OHIM: ECJ 11 Sep 2014

ECJ Order Of The Court – Appeal – Community trade mark – Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Article 7(1)(b) – No distinctive character – Red aglets on shoe laces – Article 122 of the Rules of Procedure of the General Court – Appeal in part manifestly inadmissible and in part manifestly unfounded C-521/13, [2014] EUECJ … Continue reading Think Schuhwerk v OHIM: ECJ 11 Sep 2014

August Storck v OHIM (2Good): ECFI 25 Sep 2015

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Application for Community word mark 2good – Mark consisting of an advertising slogan – Absolute ground for refusal – No distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 T-366/14, [2015] EUECJ T-366/14, ECLI:EU:T:2015:697 Bailii Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 7(1)(b) European Intellectual Property Updated: 29 November 2021; … Continue reading August Storck v OHIM (2Good): ECFI 25 Sep 2015

Airbus Sas v Office For Harmonisation In The Internal Market (Trade Marks And Designs): ECFI 3 Jul 2013

ECJ Community trade mark – Application for the Community word mark NEO – Absolute grounds for refusal – Lack of distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Descriptive character – Article 7(1)(c) of Regulation No 207/2009 – Extent of the examination to be carried out by the Board of Appeal – … Continue reading Airbus Sas v Office For Harmonisation In The Internal Market (Trade Marks And Designs): ECFI 3 Jul 2013

Blackrock v OHIM (So What Do I Do With My Money): ECFI 29 Jan 2015

blackroskECJ201501 ECJ (Judgment) Community trade mark – Application for the Community word mark SO WHAT DO I DO WITH MY MONEY – Mark consisting of an advertising slogan – Absolute ground for refusal – No distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 G. Berardis (Rapporteur), P T-609/13, [2015] EUECJ T-609/13, ECLI:EU:T:2015:54 Bailii … Continue reading Blackrock v OHIM (So What Do I Do With My Money): ECFI 29 Jan 2015

1 Fc Koln v EUIPO (Spa Rbar Anders) (Judgment) French Text: ECFI 4 Oct 2017

EU trade mark – Application for EU word mark SPURBAR ANDERS. – Absolute ground for refusal – Lack of distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 7(1)(b) and (2), of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001] Citations: T-126/16, [2017] EUECJ T-126/16, ECLI:EU:T:2017:688 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual Property Updated: 21 January … Continue reading 1 Fc Koln v EUIPO (Spa Rbar Anders) (Judgment) French Text: ECFI 4 Oct 2017

Bora Creations v OHMI – Beaute Prestige International (Essence): ECFI 3 Jun 2015

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – Community word mark essence – Absolute grounds for refusal – Descriptive character – Article 7(1)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – No distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation No 207/2009 Citations: T-448/13, [2015] EUECJ T-448/13 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual Property Updated: 30 November … Continue reading Bora Creations v OHMI – Beaute Prestige International (Essence): ECFI 3 Jun 2015

Stichting Regionaal Opleidingencentrum Van Amsterdam v OHMI – Investimust (College): ECFI 12 Jun 2012

ECFI Community trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – Community word mark COLLEGE – Absolute ground for refusal – Absence of descriptive character – Article 7(1)(b) and (c) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 Judges: Pelikanova P Citations: T-165/11, [2012] EUECJ T-165/11, [2011] EUECJ T-165/11 Links: Bailii, Bailii European, Intellectual Property Updated: 01 November 2022; Ref: scu.460429

Kaltenbach and Voigt v OHIM (3D Exam): ECFI 29 Mar 2012

ECFI Community trade mark – International registration – Request for territorial extension of protection – Figurative mark 3D eXam – Absolute grounds for refusal – Descriptive character and lack of distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) and (c) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 Judges: Kanninen p Citations: T-242/11, [2012] EUECJ T-242/11 Links: Bailii European, Intellectual Property … Continue reading Kaltenbach and Voigt v OHIM (3D Exam): ECFI 29 Mar 2012

MO Industries v OHIM (Splendid): ECFI 21 May 2015

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Application for Community figurative mark Splendid – Absolute ground for refusal – Lack of distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) and Article 7(2) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Equal treatment – Principle of sound administration Judges: S. Papasavvas, P Citations: T-203/14, [2015] EUECJ T-203/14 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European … Continue reading MO Industries v OHIM (Splendid): ECFI 21 May 2015

Salesforce.Com v EUIPO (Socialcom) (Judgment): ECFI 28 Jun 2016

European Union trade mark – Application for European Union word mark SOCIAL.COM – Absolute grounds for refusal – Descriptive character – Lack of distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) and (c) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 Citations: T-134/15, [2016] EUECJ T-134/15, ECLI:EU:T:2016:366 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual Property Updated: 12 September 2022; Ref: scu.566468

Louis Vuitton Malletier v OHMI – Nanunana (Representation D’Un Motif A Damier Gris): ECFI 21 Apr 2015

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – Community figurative mark representing a grey chequerboard pattern – Absolute ground for refusal – No distinctive character – No distinctive character acquired through use – Article 7(1)(b) and Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Article 52(1) and (2) of Regulation No 207/2009 Judges: … Continue reading Louis Vuitton Malletier v OHMI – Nanunana (Representation D’Un Motif A Damier Gris): ECFI 21 Apr 2015

Louis Vuitton Malletier v OHMI – Nanunana (Brown And Beige): ECFI 21 Apr 2015

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – Community figurative mark representing a brown and beige chequerboard pattern – Absolute ground for refusal – No distinctive character – No distinctive character acquired through use – Article 7(1)(b) and Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Article 52(1) and (2) of Regulation No … Continue reading Louis Vuitton Malletier v OHMI – Nanunana (Brown And Beige): ECFI 21 Apr 2015

Earle Beauty v OHIM (Naturally Active): ECFI 9 Dec 2010

ECFI Community trade mark – Application for the Community word mark NATURALLY ACTIVE – Absolute ground for refusal – Lack of inherent distinctive character – Lack of distinctive character acquired by use – Article 7(1)(b) and (3) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009. Citations: T-307/09, [2010] EUECJ T-307/09 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual Property Updated: 31 … Continue reading Earle Beauty v OHIM (Naturally Active): ECFI 9 Dec 2010

Exalation v OHIM (Vektor-Lycopin): ECFI 9 Jul 2010

ECJ Community trade mark – Application for Community word mark Vektor-Lycopin – Absolute grounds for refusal – Lack of distinctive character – Descriptive character – Article 7(1)(b) and (c) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 7(1)(b) and (c) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009). Citations: T-85/08, [2010] EUECJ T-85/08 Links: Bailii European, Intellectual Property Updated: … Continue reading Exalation v OHIM (Vektor-Lycopin): ECFI 9 Jul 2010

Shoe Branding Europe v OHIM (Bandes Paralleles Sur Les Manches D’Un Maillot): ECFI 15 Dec 2015

(Judgment) Community trade mark – Application for a Community trade mark consisting of two parallel stripes on the long sleeves of a shirt – Absolute ground for refusal – No distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 Citations: T-63/15, [2015] EUECJ T-63/15, ECLI:EU:T:2015:972 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual Property Updated: 28 July … Continue reading Shoe Branding Europe v OHIM (Bandes Paralleles Sur Les Manches D’Un Maillot): ECFI 15 Dec 2015

Shoe Branding Europe v OHIM (Bandes Paralleles Sur Un Pantalon): ECFI 15 Dec 2015

(Judgment) Community trade mark – Application for a Community trade mark consisting of two parallel stripes on pants – Absolute ground for refusal – No distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 Citations: T-64/15, [2015] EUECJ T-64/15, ECLI:EU:T:2015:973 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual Property Updated: 26 July 2022; Ref: scu.557032

Clarke v OHIM: ECJ 15 Dec 2015

(Judgment) Community trade mark – Application for a Community trade mark consisting of two parallel stripes on the long sleeves of a shirt – Absolute ground for refusal – No distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 Citations: F-101/14, [2015] EUECJ F-101/14, ECLI:EU:T:2015:972 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual Property Updated: 26 July … Continue reading Clarke v OHIM: ECJ 15 Dec 2015

The Smiley Company v OHMI (Representation De La Moitie D’Un Sourire De Smiley) (Intellectual Property): ECFI 29 Sep 2009

Europa Community trade mark – ‘ International registration designating the European Community Figurative mark representing half a smiley smile Absolute ground for refusal Lack of distinctive character Article 146(1) and Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 151(1) and Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009. Citations: T-139/08, [2009] EUECJ T-139/08 Links: Bailii … Continue reading The Smiley Company v OHMI (Representation De La Moitie D’Un Sourire De Smiley) (Intellectual Property): ECFI 29 Sep 2009

Senetic v EUIPO – HP Hewlett Packard Group (HP) T-208/17: ECFI 24 Apr 2018

Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property – Judgment – EU trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – EU word mark HP – Absolute grounds for refusal – Article 52(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 59(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) – Descriptive character – Article 7(1)(c) of Regulation No 207/2009 (now Article 7(1)(c) of Regulation 2017/1001) … Continue reading Senetic v EUIPO – HP Hewlett Packard Group (HP) T-208/17: ECFI 24 Apr 2018

Senetic v EUIPO – HP Hewlett Packard Group (HP) T-207/17: ECFI 24 Apr 2018

ECJ Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property – Judgment – EU trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – EU figurative mark hp – Absolute grounds for refusal – Article 52(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 59(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) – Descriptive character – Article 7(1)(c) of Regulation No 207/2009 (now Article 7(1)(c) of Regulation … Continue reading Senetic v EUIPO – HP Hewlett Packard Group (HP) T-207/17: ECFI 24 Apr 2018

Cyprus v OHIM (XALLOYMI): ECFI 7 Oct 2015

(Judgment) Community trade mark – Applications for Community word marks XALLOYMI and HALLOUMI – Absolute ground for refusal – Lack of distinctive character – Descriptive character – Article 7(1)(b) and (c) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 Citations: ECLI:EU:T:2015:752, [2015] EUECJ T-292/14 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual Property Updated: 12 April 2022; Ref: scu.553125

Distintiva Solutions v EUIPO – Makeblock (Makeblock) (EU Trade Mark – Judgment): ECFI 2 Mar 2022

EU trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – EU figurative mark Makeblock – Absolute grounds for refusal – Distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) – No descriptive character – Article 7(1)(c) of Regulation No 207/2009 (now Article 7(1)(c) of Regulation 2017/1001) – Mark not of … Continue reading Distintiva Solutions v EUIPO – Makeblock (Makeblock) (EU Trade Mark – Judgment): ECFI 2 Mar 2022

Lidl Stiftung v EUIPO – Primark Holdings (Love To Lounge): ECFI 15 Sep 2017

Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property – Trade Marks : Judgment – EU trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – EU word mark LOVE TO LOUNGE – Absolute ground for refusal – No distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Descriptiveness – Article 7(1)(c) of Regulation No 207/2009 – Obligation to state reasons … Continue reading Lidl Stiftung v EUIPO – Primark Holdings (Love To Lounge): ECFI 15 Sep 2017

Flamagas v EUIPO – Matmind (Clipper): ECFI 27 Jun 2017

ECJ (Eu Trade Mark – Invalidity Proceedings – Three-Dimensional Eu Trade Mark : Judgment) EU trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – Three-dimensional EU trade mark – Shape of a lighter with a lateral fin, featuring the word element CLIPPER – Shape necessary to obtain a technical result – No distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) and … Continue reading Flamagas v EUIPO – Matmind (Clipper): ECFI 27 Jun 2017

Colgate-Palmolive v EUIPO (Aromasensations): ECFI 28 Jun 2017

ECJ (EU Trade Mark – Application for EU Figurative Mark Aromasensations : Judgment) EU trade mark – Application for EU figurative mark AROMASENSATIONS – Absolute ground for refusal – No distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 Citations: ECLI:EU:T:2017:441, [2017] EUECJ T-479/16 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual Property Updated: 27 … Continue reading Colgate-Palmolive v EUIPO (Aromasensations): ECFI 28 Jun 2017

Aldi Einkauf v Euipo – Fratelli Polli (Antico Casale): ECFI 27 Jun 2017

ECJ (Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property : Judgment) EU trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – EU word mark ANTICO CASALE – Absolute grounds for refusal – Article 52(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Article 7(1)(b), (c) and (g), and Article 52(1)(a) of Regulation No 207/2009 Citations: ECLI:EU:T:2017:439, [2017] EUECJ T-327/16 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European … Continue reading Aldi Einkauf v Euipo – Fratelli Polli (Antico Casale): ECFI 27 Jun 2017

LG Electronics v EUIPO (Second Display): ECFI 14 Jun 2017

ECJ (Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property : Judgment) EU trade mark – Application for the EU word mark Second Display – Absolute grounds for refusal – Descriptiveness – No distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) and (c) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 Citations: ECLI:EU:T:2017:387, [2017] EUECJ T-659/16 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual Property Updated: 27 March … Continue reading LG Electronics v EUIPO (Second Display): ECFI 14 Jun 2017

M v S Indeutsch International / EUIPO – Crafts Americana Group: ECFI 21 Jun 2017

ECJ (Eu Trade Mark – Invalidity Proceedings : Judgment) EU trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – EU figurative mark representing chevrons between two parallel lines – Distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Examination of the mark as registered Citations: ECLI:EU:T:2017:410, [2017] EUECJ T-20/16 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual Property Updated: … Continue reading M v S Indeutsch International / EUIPO – Crafts Americana Group: ECFI 21 Jun 2017

Rare Hospitality International v EUIPO (Longhorn Steakhouse): ECFI 21 Jun 2017

ECJ (Eu Trade Mark – Application for : Judgment) EU trade mark – Application for the EU word mark LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE – Absolute ground for refusal – Descriptiveness – Article 7(1)(b) and (c) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Equal treatment and principle of sound administration Citations: [2017] EUECJ T-856/16 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual … Continue reading Rare Hospitality International v EUIPO (Longhorn Steakhouse): ECFI 21 Jun 2017

Tecnica Group v EUIPO – Zeitneu: ECFI 19 Jan 2022

EU trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – EU three-dimensional mark – Shape of a boot – Declaration of partial invalidity – Absolute ground for refusal – No distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) – Decisions of EU trade mark courts ruling on an action … Continue reading Tecnica Group v EUIPO – Zeitneu: ECFI 19 Jan 2022

Enercon v EUIPO – Gamesa Eolica (Degrade De Verts) (Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property : Trade Marks – Judgment): ECFI 3 May 2017

EU trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – EU trade mark consisting of blended shades of green – Absolute ground for refusal – No distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Article 52(1)(a) of Regulation No 207/2009 Citations: T-36/16, [2017] EUECJ T-36/16, ECLI:EU:T:2017:295 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual Property Updated: 26 March … Continue reading Enercon v EUIPO – Gamesa Eolica (Degrade De Verts) (Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property : Trade Marks – Judgment): ECFI 3 May 2017

Puma v EUIPO (Forever Faster): ECFI 9 Mar 2017

ECJ (Judgment) EU trade mark – International registration designating the European Union – Word mark FOREVER FASTER – Mark consisting of an advertising slogan – Absolute ground for refusal – No distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Equal treatment – Principle of sound administration Citations: ECLI:EU:T:2017:153, [2017] EUECJ T-104/16 Links: … Continue reading Puma v EUIPO (Forever Faster): ECFI 9 Mar 2017

Mondelez UK Holdings and Services v EUIPO – Societe Des Produits Nestle (Forme D’Une Tablette De Chocolat): ECFI 15 Dec 2016

ECJ Judgment – EU trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – Three-dimensional mark – Shape of a chocolate bar – Absolute ground for refusal – No distinctive character – Distinctive character acquired through use – Article 7(1)(b) and (3) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Article 52(1) and (2) of Regulation No 207/2009 ECLI:EU:T:2016:735, [2016] EUECJ … Continue reading Mondelez UK Holdings and Services v EUIPO – Societe Des Produits Nestle (Forme D’Une Tablette De Chocolat): ECFI 15 Dec 2016

Caffe Nero Group v EUIPO (Caffe Nero): ECFI 27 Oct 2016

ECJ (Judgment) EU trade mark – Application for the EU figurative mark CAFFE NERO – Absolute grounds for refusal – No distinctive character – Descriptiveness – Mark of such a nature as to deceive the public – Article 7(1)(b), (c) and (g) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 T-37/16, [2016] EUECJ T-37/16, ECLI:EU:T:2016:634 Bailii European Intellectual … Continue reading Caffe Nero Group v EUIPO (Caffe Nero): ECFI 27 Oct 2016

Raimund Schmitt Verpachtungsgesellschaft V EUIPO (Brauwelt): ECFI 18 Oct 2016

(Judgment) EU trade mark – Application for European Union word mark BRAUWELT – Absolute grounds for refusal – Descriptive character – No distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) and (c) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Distinctive character acquired through use – Article 7(3) of Regulation No 207/2009 – Right to be heard – Obligation to … Continue reading Raimund Schmitt Verpachtungsgesellschaft V EUIPO (Brauwelt): ECFI 18 Oct 2016

European Food v EUIPO – Societe Des Produits Nestle (Fitness): ECFI 28 Sep 2016

ECJ (Judgment) EU trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – EU word mark FITNESS – Absolute grounds for refusal – No distinctive character – Descriptive character – Article 7(1)(b) and (c), Article 52(1)(a) and Article 76 of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Rule 37(b)(iv) and Rule 50(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2868/95 – Production of evidence … Continue reading European Food v EUIPO – Societe Des Produits Nestle (Fitness): ECFI 28 Sep 2016

Loops v EUIPO (Forme D’Une Brosse A Dents): ECFI 14 Jun 2016

ECJ (Judgment) EU trade mark – International registration designating the European Union – Three-dimensional mark – Shape of a toothbrush – Absolute ground for refusal – Lack of distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 ECLI:EU:T:2016:348, [2016] EUECJ T-385/15 Bailii European Updated: 17 January 2022; Ref: scu.565617

Zuffa v EUIPO (Ultimate Fighting Championship): ECFI 12 May 2016

ECJ (Judgment) EU trade mark – Application for the EU word mark ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP – Absolute grounds for refusal – Lack of distinctive character – Descriptiveness – Distinctive character acquired through use – Obligation to state reasons – Relevant public – Article 7(1)(b) and (c), (2) and (3) and Article 75 of Regulation (EC) … Continue reading Zuffa v EUIPO (Ultimate Fighting Championship): ECFI 12 May 2016

Chung-Yuan Chang v EUIPO – Bsh Hausgerate (Aroma): ECFI 12 May 2016

EWCJ (Judgment) EU trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – International registration designating the European Union – Word mark AROMA – Absolute grounds for refusal – Descriptive character – Lack of distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) and (c) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 T-749/14, [2016] EUECJ T-749/14, ECLI:EU:T:2016:286 Bailii European, Intellectual Property Updated: 15 January 2022; … Continue reading Chung-Yuan Chang v EUIPO – Bsh Hausgerate (Aroma): ECFI 12 May 2016

August Storck v European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO): ECFI 10 May 2016

ECJ (Judgment) EU trade mark – International registration designating the European Union – Figurative mark representing white and blue square-shaped packaging – Absolute ground for refusal – No distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 T-806/14, [2016] EUECJ T-806/14, ECLI:EU:T:2016:284 Bailii European Intellectual Property Updated: 15 January 2022; Ref: scu.563392

Jaakiekon Sm-Liiga v EUIPO (Liiga) (Judgment): ECFI 28 Apr 2016

ECJ EU trade mark – Application for EU figurative mark Liiga – Absolute grounds for refusal – Descriptive character – Lack of distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) and (c) and Article 7(2) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 T-54/15, [2016] EUECJ T-54/15, ECLI:EU:T:2016:250 Bailii European, Intellectual Property Updated: 14 January 2022; Ref: scu.563096

Niagara Bottling v EUIPO (Niagara) (Judgment): ECFI 27 Apr 2016

ECJ EU trade mark – International registration designating the European Union – Word mark NIAGARA – Absolute grounds for refusal – Article 7(1)(b) and (c) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 T-89/15, [2016] EUECJ T-89/15, ECLI:EU:T:2016:244 Bailii European, Intellectual Property Updated: 14 January 2022; Ref: scu.563100

Provima Warenhandels v OHMI – Renfro (Hot Sox) (Judgment): ECFI 26 Feb 2016

ECJ Community trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – International registration designating the European Community – Word mark HOT SOX – Absolute grounds for refusal – Lack of distinctive character – Distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) and (c) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 T-543/14, [2016] EUECJ T-543/14, ECLI:EU:T:2016:102 Bailii European Intellectual Property Updated: 10 January 2022; … Continue reading Provima Warenhandels v OHMI – Renfro (Hot Sox) (Judgment): ECFI 26 Feb 2016

Coca-Cola v OHIM (Forme D’Une Bouteille A Contours Sans Cannelures): ECFI 24 Feb 2016

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Application for three-dimensional Community trade mark – Shape of a contour bottle without fluting – Absolute ground for refusal – No distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – No distinctive character acquired through use – Article 7(3) of Regulation No 207/2009 T-411/14, [2016] EUECJ … Continue reading Coca-Cola v OHIM (Forme D’Une Bouteille A Contours Sans Cannelures): ECFI 24 Feb 2016

K-Swiss v OHIM (Representation De Bandes Paralleles Sur Une Chaussure): ECFI 4 Dec 2015

ECJ Community trade mark – International registration designating the European Community – Figurative mark representing parallel stripes on a shoe – Absolute ground for refusal – Lack of distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 T-3/15, [2015] EUECJ T-3/15 Bailii European Intellectual Property Updated: 08 January 2022; Ref: scu.556761

Infusion Brands v OHIM (Dualsaw): ECFI 3 Dec 2015

(Judgment) Community trade mark – Application for the Community figurative mark DUALSAW – Absolute grounds for refusal – Partial refusal of registration – Descriptive character – Lack of distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) and (c) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 T-647/14, [2015] EUECJ T-647/14 Bailii European, Intellectual Property Updated: 07 January 2022; Ref: scu.556330

Infusion Brands v OHIM (Dualtools): ECFI 3 Dec 2015

(Judgment) Community trade mark – Application for the Community figurative mark DUALTOOLS – Absolute grounds for refusal – Partial refusal of registration – Descriptive character – Lack of distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) and (c) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 T-648/14, [2015] EUECJ T-648/14 Bailii Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 European, Intellectual Property Updated: 07 January … Continue reading Infusion Brands v OHIM (Dualtools): ECFI 3 Dec 2015

JP Divver Holding Company v OHIM (Equipment For Life): ECFI 7 Oct 2015

(Judgment) Community trade mark – International registration designating the European Community – Word mark EQUIPMENT FOR LIFE – Absolute ground for refusal – No distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 ECLI:EU:T:2015:753, [2015] EUECJ T-642/14 Bailii Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 European Intellectual Property Updated: 04 January 2022; Ref: scu.553127

Rosian Express v OHIM (Forme D’Une Boite De Jeu): ECFI 8 Oct 2015

ECFI Judgment – Community trade mark – Application for a three-dimensional Community trade mark – Shape of a games box – Absolute ground for refusal – No distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Obligation to state reasons – Right to be heard – Article 75 of Regulation No 207/2009 T-547/13, … Continue reading Rosian Express v OHIM (Forme D’Une Boite De Jeu): ECFI 8 Oct 2015

Schmidt Spiele v OHIM (Representation D’Un Plateau De Jeux De Societe): ECFI 3 Mar 2015

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Applications for figurative Community trade marks representing boards for parlour games – Absolute grounds for refusal – Lack of distinctive character – Regulation (EC) No 207/2009, Article 7(1)(b) and Article 7(3) H. Kanninen, P T-492/13, [2015] EUECJ T-492/13 Bailii European, Intellectual Property Updated: 28 December 2021; Ref: scu.543798

Blackrock v OHIM (Investing For A New World): ECFI 29 Jan 2015

(Judgment) Community trade mark – Application for the Community word mark INVESTING FOR A NEW WORLD – Mark consisting of an advertising slogan – Absolute ground for refusal – No distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009) G. Berardis (Rapporteur), P T-59/14, [2015] EUECJ T-59/14, ECLI:EU:T:2015:56 Bailii European, Intellectual Property Updated: 27 … Continue reading Blackrock v OHIM (Investing For A New World): ECFI 29 Jan 2015

Grundig Multimedia v OHIM (Pianissimo): ECFI 21 Jan 2015

ECJ (Judgment) Community trade mark – Application for Community word mark Pianissimo – Mark consisting of an advertising slogan – Absolute ground for refusal – Absence of distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Equal treatment) T-11/14, [2015] EUECJ T-11/14 Bailii Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 European, Intellectual Property Updated: 27 December … Continue reading Grundig Multimedia v OHIM (Pianissimo): ECFI 21 Jan 2015

Heidrick and Struggles International v OHIM (The Leadership Company): ECFI 12 Dec 2014

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Application for Community word mark THE LEADERSHIP COMPANY – Absolute grounds for refusal – Descriptiveness – Lack of distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) and (c) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009) M. Prek, P T-43/14, [2014] EUECJ T-43/14, ECLI:EU:T:2014:1068 Bailii Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 European, Intellectual Property Updated: 24 … Continue reading Heidrick and Struggles International v OHIM (The Leadership Company): ECFI 12 Dec 2014

M/S Indeutsch International v EUIPO – 135 Kirkstall (Representation De Chevrons Entre Deux Lignes Parallales) (EU Trade Mark – Judgment): ECFI 6 Oct 2021

EU trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – EU figurative mark representing chevrons between two parallel lines – Absolute ground for refusal – Sign of which an EU trade mark may consist – Article 7(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 7(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) – Distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation No … Continue reading M/S Indeutsch International v EUIPO – 135 Kirkstall (Representation De Chevrons Entre Deux Lignes Parallales) (EU Trade Mark – Judgment): ECFI 6 Oct 2021

Kondyterska Korporatsiia ‘Roshen’ v EUIPO – Krasnyj Octyabr (Representation D’Un Homard) (EU Trade Mark): ECFI 6 Oct 2021

Judgment – EU trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – Application for an EU figurative mark representing a lobster – Absolute grounds for refusal – Distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) – No descriptive character – Article 7(1)(c) of Regulation No 207/2009 (now Article 7(1)(c) … Continue reading Kondyterska Korporatsiia ‘Roshen’ v EUIPO – Krasnyj Octyabr (Representation D’Un Homard) (EU Trade Mark): ECFI 6 Oct 2021