62022TO0618_INF
Order of the General Court (Seventh Chamber) of 4 May 2023 –Amazonen-Werke H. Dreyer v EUIPO (Combination of the colours green and orange)
(Case T‑618/22) (
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(EU trade mark – International registration designating the European Union – Mark consisting in a combination of the colours green and orange – Absolute ground for refusal – No distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001 – Action manifestly lacking any foundation in law)
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Judicial proceedings – Decision taken by way of reasoned order – Possibility of ruling without an oral procedure – Action manifestly lacking any foundation in law
(Rules of Procedure of the General Court, Art. 126)
(see paragraph 10)
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EU trade mark – Definition and acquisition of the EU trade mark – Absolute grounds for refusal – Marks devoid of distinctive character – Meaning – Criteria for assessment
(European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001, Art. 7(1)(b))
(see paragraphs 14-16)
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EU trade mark – Definition and acquisition of the EU trade mark – Absolute grounds for refusal – Marks devoid of distinctive character – Mark consisting in a combination of the colours green and orange
(European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001, Art. 7(1)(b))
(see paragraphs 17, 21-23)
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EU trade mark – Definition and acquisition of the EU trade mark – Signs of which a trade mark may consist – Colours or combinations of colours – Condition – Distinctive character
(European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001, Arts 4 and 7(1)(b))
(see paragraph 20)
Operative part
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The action is dismissed.
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Each party shall bear its own costs.
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