CELEX: 62009TJ0376
Community trade mark
Opposition proceedings
Application for Community figurative mark POLO SANTA MARIA
Earlier Benelux figurative mark showing the silhouette of a polo player
Relative ground for refusal
Likelihood of confusion
Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009

ACTION brought against the decision of the Second Board of Appeal of OHIM of 18 June 2009 (Case R 594/2008-2) in relation
to opposition proceedings between The Polo/Lauren Company, LP, and Glenton España, SA.
Information relating to the case
Applicant for the Community trade mark:
Glenton España, SA
Community trade mark sought:
Figurative mark POLO SANTA MARIA for goods and services in Classes 18, 25, 36, 41 and 43 – Application No 3976776
Proprietor of the mark or sign cited in the opposition proceedings:
The Polo/Lauren Company, LP
Mark or sign cited in opposition:
Benelux trade mark registration of the figurative mark device of a silhouette of a polo player for goods in Classes 18 and
Decision of the Opposition Division:
Opposition upheld in respect of all the goods in dispute
Decision of the Board of Appeal:
Contested decision annulled in part
Operative part
The Court:
1.
Dismisses the action;
2.
Orders Glenton España, SA to pay the costs.