CELEX: 62005TJ0230
Community trade mark
Application for the Community word mark GOLF USA
Absolute grounds for refusal
Descriptive character
Lack of distinctive character

ACTION brought against the decision of the Second Board of Appeal of OHIM of 25 April 2005 (Case R 823/2004‑2) refusing the
application for registration of the word mark GOLF USA.
Information relating to the case
Applicant for the Community trade mark:
Golf USA, Inc.
Community trade mark sought:
Word mark GOLF USA for goods and services in classes 25, 28 and 35 – Application No 3073715
Decision of the Examiner:
Registration refused
Decision of the Board of Appeal:
Appeal dismissed
Operative part
The Court:

Dismisses the action;

Orders the applicant to pay the costs.