62024TO0069_INF
Order of the General Court (Sixth Chamber) of 14 November 2024 –Puma v EUIPO – Puma (puma acoustics)
(Case T‑69/24)
(EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for EU figurative mark puma acoustics – Earlier EU figurative mark PUMA – Relative ground for refusal – No damage to reputation – Article 8(5) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001 – Action manifestly lacking any foundation in law)
1.
EU trade mark – Definition and acquisition of the EU trade mark – Relative grounds for refusal – Opposition by the proprietor of an earlier identical or similar mark enjoying a reputation – Extension of protection of the earlier mark with a reputation to dissimilar goods or services – Conditions – Taking unfair advantage of the distinctive character or repute of the earlier mark – Detriment to the distinctive character or repute of the earlier mark
(European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001, Art. 8(5))
(see paragraphs 18, 19)
2.
EU trade mark – Definition and acquisition of the EU trade mark – Relative grounds for refusal – Opposition by the proprietor of an earlier identical or similar mark enjoying a reputation – Extension of protection of the earlier mark with a reputation to dissimilar goods or services – Conditions – Link between the marks – Criteria for assessment
(European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001, Art. 8(5))
(see paragraphs 30, 31, 35, 36, 45, 55, 56)
3.
EU trade mark – Definition and acquisition of the EU trade mark – Relative grounds for refusal – Opposition by the proprietor of an earlier identical or similar mark enjoying a reputation – Extension of protection of the earlier mark with a reputation to dissimilar goods or services – Figurative marks puma acoustics and PUMA
(European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001, Art. 8(5))
(see paragraphs 44, 47-50, 52, 57-59)
Operative part
1.
The action is dismissed.
2.
Puma SE shall bear its own costs and pay those incurred by Puma Srl.
3.
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) shall bear its own costs.