62022TJ0133_INF
Judgment of the General Court (First Chamber) of 15 March 2023 –Katjes Fassin v EUIPO (THE FUTURE IS PLANT-BASED)
(Case T‑133/22) (
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(EU trade mark – Application for EU word mark THE FUTURE IS PLANT-BASED – Mark consisting of an advertising slogan – Absolute ground for refusal – No distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001)
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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 paragraphs 12-14)
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 – Distinctive character – Criteria for assessment
(European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001, Art. 7(1)(b))
(see paragraphs 15-17)
3.
EU trade mark – Definition and acquisition of the EU trade mark – Absolute grounds for refusal – Marks devoid of distinctive character – Word mark THE FUTURE IS PLANT-BASED
(European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001, Art. 7(1)(b))
(see paragraphs 22, 23, 25, 32, 42)
Operative part
The Court:
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Dismisses the action;
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Orders Katjes Fassin GmbH & Co. KG to pay the costs.
(
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)	OJ C 171, 25.4.2022.