62021TO0704_INF
Order of the General Court (Tenth Chamber) of 28 June 2022 –Compass Tex v EUIPO (Trusted Handwork)
(Case T‑704/21) (
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(Action for annulment – EU trade mark – Application for EU word mark Trusted Handwork – Absolute ground for refusal – No distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001 – Action manifestly lacking any foundation in law)
1.
EU trade mark – Definition and acquisition of the EU trade mark – Absolute grounds for refusal – Marks devoid of distinctive character – Concept – Criteria for assessment
(European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001, Art. 7(1)(b))
(see paras 15-17)
2.
EU trade mark – Definition and acquisition of the EU trade mark – Absolute grounds for refusal – Marks devoid of distinctive character – Marks consisting of advertising slogans – Laudatory promotional formula
(European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001, Art. 7(1)(b))
(see para. 18)
3.
EU trade mark – Definition and acquisition of the EU trade mark – Absolute grounds for refusal – Marks devoid of distinctive character – Word mark Trusted Handwork
(European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001, Art. 7(1)(b))
(see paras 25-29, 35)
4.
EU trade mark – Definition and acquisition of the EU trade mark – Assessment of the registrability of a sign – Solely EU rules taken into account – Earlier registration of the mark in certain Member States or third countries – Decisions not binding EU bodies
(European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001)
(see para. 33)
5.
EU trade mark – Decisions of the Office – Legality – Examination by the EU judicature – Criteria
(European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001)
(see para. 34)
Operative part
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The action is dismissed.
2.
Compass Tex Ltd shall pay the costs.
(
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