CELEX: 62010TJ0235
Community trade mark
Application for a three-dimensional mark
Shape of a watch with jagged edges
Absolute ground for refusal
Lack of distinctive character
Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009

ACTION brought against the decision of the First Board of Appeal of OHIM of 11 March 2011 (Case R 0942/2009‑1), concerning
an application for registration of a three-dimensional sign consisting of the shape of a watch as a Community trade mark.
Operative part
The Court:
1.
Dismisses the action;
2.
Orders Timehouse GmbH to pay the costs.