62021TJ0738_INF
Judgment of the General Court (Single Judge) of 7 December 2022 –Bora Creations v EUIPO (essence)
(Case T‑738/21) (
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(EU trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – EU figurative mark essence – Absolute grounds for refusal – Descriptive character – Article 7(1)(c) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001 – Lack of distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation 2017/1001)
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EU trade mark – Definition and acquisition of the EU trade mark – Absolute grounds for refusal – Marks composed exclusively of signs or indications capable of designating the characteristics of a product or service – Aim – Need to preserve availability
(European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001, Art. 7(1)(c))
(see paragraph 13)
2.
EU trade mark – Definition and acquisition of the EU trade mark – Absolute grounds for refusal – Marks composed exclusively of signs or indications capable of designating the characteristics of a product or service – Figurative mark essence
(European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001, Art. 7(1)(c))
(see paragraphs 21, 22, 29, 31, 34)
3.
EU trade mark – Definition and acquisition of the EU trade mark – Absolute grounds for refusal – Marks composed exclusively of signs or indications capable of designating the characteristics of a product or service – Assessment of the descriptive nature of a sign – Standard nature of circular frames
(European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001, Art. 7(1)(c))
(see paragraph 32)
4.
EU trade mark – Definition and acquisition of the EU trade mark – Refusal of registration based on one of the absolute grounds for refusal set out in Article 7(1) of Regulation 2017/1001 – Whether sufficient
(European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001, Art. 7(1)(b) and (c))
(see paragraph 36)
Operative part
The Court:
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Dismisses the action;
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Orders Bora Creations, SL to pay the costs.
(
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)	OJ C 37, 24.1.2022.