do-me/EUR-LEX huggingface dataset:
Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union
Date: 2013-03-22
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Combined Nomenclature, common customs tariff, optical industry








C_2013083EN.01000901.xml










22.3.2013   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 83/9





Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union
2013/C 83/05
Pursuant to Article 9(1)(a), second indent, of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (1), the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union (2) are amended as follows:

On page 379, the following text is inserted:








‘9004




Spectacles, goggles and the like, corrective, protective or other:

Cords, chains and the like (for example, “spectacle cords” or “spectacle chains”) for the products of this heading, whether or not with end loops, are to be considered as neither parts nor accessories, because they are neither integral components nor do they add to or improve the functionality of these products. Therefore, they are to be classified according to their constituent material (for example, heading 5609, 6307, 7117, 7315 or 7616).’







(1)  OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1.

(2)  OJ C 137, 6.5.2011, p. 1.
Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/2008 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the common market in application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty (General Block Exemption Regulation)  Text with EEA relevance
Date: 2013-03-22
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Austria, State aid, Styria, aid to undertakings, control of State aid








C_2013084EN.01005401.xml










22.3.2013   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 84/54





Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/2008 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the common market in application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty (General Block Exemption Regulation)
(Text with EEA relevance)
2013/C 84/05







Reference number of the State Aid


SA.22524 (XR28/07)




Member State


Austria




Member State reference number


—




Name of the Region (NUTS)


STEIERMARK
Article 107(3)(c)




Granting authority







Steirische Wirtschaftsförderungsges.m.b.H




Nikolaiplatz 2




8020 Graz




annemarie.goetschl@sfg.at




erich.steiner@sfg.at




0316/ 7093-114 bzw. DW 115




www.sfg.at








Title of the aid measure


Aktionsprogramm Innovative Investitionen




National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication)


Steiermärkisches Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz LGBL. Nr. 14/2002 in der geltenden Fassung
Allgemeine Rahmenrichtlinie für die Gewährung von
Förderungen nach dem Steiermärkischen
Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz (Beschluss der Steiermärkischen
Landesregierung vom 15.5.2000, GZ LBD-WIP 13 Fo 7-00/46)
Richtlinie für die Steirische Wirtschaftsförderung (eingereicht zur
Notifizierung bei der EK am 29.8.2006; N 572/2006)




Type of measure


Scheme




Amendment of an existing aid measure


Modification N 572/2006




Duration


31.1.2007-31.12.2013




Economic sector(s) concerned


All economic sectors eligible to receive aid




Type of beneficiary


—




Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme


EUR 105,00 (in millions)




For guarantees


EUR 15,00 (in millions)




Aid Instrument (Article 5)


Direct grant




Reference to the Commission Decision


—




If co-financed by Community funds


—




Objectives


Maximum aid intensity in % or Maximum aid amount in national currency


SME-bonuses in %




 


0 EUR


0 %




Web link to the full text of the aid measure:
http://www.sfg.at/cms/82/
‘Aktionsprogramm — Innovative Investitionen’
Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union
Date: 2013-03-22
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Combined Nomenclature, common customs tariff, mental stress, plastics








C_2013083EN.01000801.xml










22.3.2013   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 83/8





Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union
2013/C 83/04
Pursuant to Article 9(1)(a), second indent, of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (1), the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union (2) are amended as follows:

On page 394:


9506 69 90 Other


The following text is inserted after the first paragraph:


‘This subheading also includes so-called “anti-stress balls”, which have the shape of a ball and can be decorated in various ways. They are usually made of plastic or rubber and are intended to be kneaded in the hand.



However, other “anti-stress items” intended to be kneaded in the hand, but not having the shape of a ball, are classified under heading 9503.’






(1)  OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1.

(2)  OJ C 137, 6.5.2011, p. 1.
Case T-176/13: Action brought on 22 March 2013 — DTL Corporación v OHIM — Vallejo Rosell (Generia)
Date: 2013-03-22
Institutions: General Court
Subjects: EU trade mark, energy industry, registered trade mark, renewable energy, trade-mark law








C_2013156EN.01004601.xml










1.6.2013   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 156/46





Action brought on 22 March 2013 — DTL Corporación v OHIM — Vallejo Rosell (Generia)
(Case T-176/13)
2013/C 156/85
Language in which the application was lodged: Spanish

Parties


Applicant: DTL Corporación, SL (Madrid, Spain) (represented by: A. Zuazo Araluze, lawyer)

Defendant: Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market (Trade Marks and Designs)

Other party to the proceedings before the Board of Appeal: Mar Vallejo Rosell (Pinto, Spain)

Form of order sought

The applicant claims that the General Court should:






—


annul the decision of the Fourth Board of Appeal of 24 January 2013 in Case R 661/2012-4, dismissing the appeal brought against the rejection of the application for Community trade mark No 8 830 821‘Generia’ in respect of all of the goods and services in Classes 9, 37, 40, 41 and 42 and in respect of some of the services in Class 35;










—


in accordance with Article 87 of the Rules of Procedure of the General Court, order the costs of this action to be paid by OHIM and the other parties to the proceedings who oppose this action.





Pleas in law and main arguments


Applicant for a Community trade mark: The applicant

Community trade mark concerned: Word mark ‘Generia’ for goods and services in Classes 9, 11, 35, 37, 40, 41 and 42 — Community trade mark application No 8 830 821

Proprietor of the mark or sign cited in the opposition proceedings: Mar Vallejo Rosell

Mark or sign cited in opposition: Figurative mark in grey and white with the word elements ‘Generalia generación renovable’ for goods and services in Classes 7, 35 and 40

Decision of the Opposition Division: Opposition upheld in part

Decision of the Board of Appeal: Appeal dismissed

Pleas in law: Infringement of Article 8(1)(b), Article 63(2) and Article 75 of Regulation No 207/2009
Case T-409/10: Judgment of the General Court of 22 March 2013 — Bottega Veneta International v OHIM (Shape of a handbag) (Community trade mark — Application for a three-dimensional Community trade mark — Shape of a handbag — Absolute grounds for refusal — Lack of distinctive character — Lack of distinctive character acquired through use — Article 7(1)(b) and Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 — Failure to take account of an element of the trade mark applied for — Rule No 9 of Regulation (EC) No 2868/95)
Date: 2013-03-22
Institutions: General Court
Subjects: EU trade mark, clothing industry, registered trade mark, trade-mark law








C_2013129EN.01001501.xml










4.5.2013   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 129/15





Judgment of the General Court of 22 March 2013 — Bottega Veneta International v OHIM (Shape of a handbag)
(Case T-409/10) (1)

(Community trade mark - Application for a three-dimensional Community trade mark - Shape of a handbag - Absolute grounds for refusal - Lack of distinctive character - Lack of distinctive character acquired through use - Article 7(1)(b) and Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 - Failure to take account of an element of the trade mark applied for - Rule No 9 of Regulation (EC) No 2868/95)
2013/C 129/28
Language of the case: Italian

Parties


Applicant: Bottega Veneta International Sàrl (Luxembourg, Luxembourg) (represented by: P. Roncaglia, G. Lazzeretti, M. Boletto and E. Gavuzzi, lawyers)

Defendant: Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market (Trade Marks and Designs) (represented by: G. Mannucci, acting as Agent)

Re:

Action brought against the decision of the First Board of Appeal of OHIM of 16 June 2010 (Case R 1247/2009-1), concerning an application for registration of a three-dimensional sign in the shape of a handbag as a Community trade mark

Operative part of the judgment

The Court:






1.


Dismisses the action;










2.


Orders Bottega Veneta International Sàrl to pay the costs.






(1)  OJ C 301, 6.11.2010.
It's about Europe, it's about you : join the debate : 9 May - Europe Day.
Date: 2013-03-22
Institutions: Directorate-General for Communication
Subjects: European citizenship, public awareness campaign

European Year of Citizens 2013
www.europa.eu/citizens-2013

9 May – Europe Day

European Year of Citizens 2013
www.europa.eu/citizens-2013

European Union

Europe Direct 00 800 6 7 8 9 10 11

NA-31-12-145-EN-P
Summary information communicated by Member States on State aid granted in conformity with Commission Regulation (EC) No 736/2008 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production, processing and marketing of fisheries products
Date: 2013-03-22
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Rioja, Spain, State aid, competitiveness, control of State aid, fishery product, foreign trade, market access, small and medium-sized enterprises








C_2013084EN.01005601.xml










22.3.2013   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 84/56





Summary information communicated by Member States on State aid granted in conformity with Commission Regulation (EC) No 736/2008 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production, processing and marketing of fisheries products
2013/C 84/07
Aid No: SA.34894 (12/XF)
Member State: Spain
Region/authority granting the aid: Rioja/Agencia de Desarrollo Económico de la Rioja
Title of aid scheme/name of company receiving ad hoc aid: Programa Estratégico de Comercio Exterior (Transformación y comercialización de los productos de la pesca)
Legal basis: Orden no 6/2012, de 20 de marzo, de la Consejería de Industria, Innovación y Empleo, por la que se aprueban las bases reguladoras de la concesión de subvenciones por la Agencia de Desarrollo Económico de La Rioja destinadas al programa estratégico de comercio exterior, en régimen de concesión directa (Boletín Oficial de La Rioja número 35, de 21 de marzo de 2012).
Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or amount of ad hoc aid granted: EUR 120 000
Maximum aid intensity: Up to 50%
Date of entry into force: 
Duration of the scheme or individual aid award (not later than 30 June 2014); indicate: 






 


X if it is a scheme: the date until which aid may be granted: 30.6.2014










 


in the case of ad hoc aid: the expected date of the last instalment to be paid.




Objective of the aid: To improve the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to help them to gain access to external markets.
Indicate which of Article(s) 8 to 24 is used: Article 20
Activity concerned: Development of new markets and campaigns to promote fishery and aquaculture products.
Name and address of the granting authority: 





Agencia de Desarollo Económico de La Rioja




Muro de la Mata, 13-14




26071 Logroño (La Rioja, Spain)




Website where the full text of the scheme or the criteria and conditions under which ad hoc aid is granted outside of an aid scheme can be found: http://www2.larioja.org/pls/dad_user/G04.texto_integro?p_cdi_accn=19-353375
Motivation: Indicate why a State aid scheme has been established instead of assistance under the European Fisheries Fund: Companies involved in the processing and marketing of fishery products are included as beneficiaries within the Strategic External Trade Programme. No specific aid measures were established for these companies; instead, they were included in an existing aid plan (currently registered under No SA.32720 (2011/XF)).
Commission communication pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community — Public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services  Text with EEA relevance
Date: 2013-03-22
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Ireland, air transport, inland transport, public service, transport regulations








C_2013083EN.01001001.xml










22.3.2013   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 83/10





Commission communication pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community
Public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services
(Text with EEA relevance)
2013/C 83/06






Member State


Ireland




Concerned route


Galway/Na Mine and the Aran Islands and vice versa




Date of entry into force of the revised public service obligations


1 September 2013




Address where the text and any relevant information and/or documentation related to the public service obligations can be obtained







Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht




Na Forbacha




Co Galway




IRELAND




Island’s Division
Tel. +353 91503715 / 91503724
Fax +353 91503750
E-mail: tender.islands@ahg.gov.ie
Case C-146/13: Action brought on 22 March 2013 — Kingdom of Spain v European Parliament and Council of the European Union
Date: 2013-03-22
Institutions: Court of Justice
Subjects: European patent, enhanced cooperation, patent law








C_2013171EN.01001502.xml










15.6.2013   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 171/15





Action brought on 22 March 2013 — Kingdom of Spain v European Parliament and Council of the European Union
(Case C-146/13)
2013/C 171/30
Language of the case: Spanish

Parties


Applicant: Kingdom of Spain (represented by: E. Chamizo Llatas and S. Centeno Huerta, Agents)

Defendants: European Parliament and Council of the European Union

Form of order sought







—


Declare legally non-existent Regulation (EU) No 1257/2012 (1) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2012 implementing enhanced cooperation in the area of the creation of unitary patent protection and, in the alternative, annul that regulation in its entirety;










—


In the alternative, annul:






(a)


Article 9(1) in its entirety, and Article 9(2) in the terms set out in the fifth plea in law in support of this action;










(b)


Article 18(2) in its entirety, and all references in Regulation No 1257/2012 to the Unified Patent Court as the judicial regime for the EPUE [European patent with unitary effect] and as the source of law for the EPUE














—


Order the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union to pay the costs.





Pleas in law and main arguments







1.


Breach of the values of the rule of law in so far as a regulation has been established on the basis of a right granted by the European Patent Office, whose acts are not subject to judicial review.










2.


Non-existence of an act of the European Union and, in the alternative, lack of a legal basis for Regulation No 1257/2012 in that it does not introduce measures guaranteeing the uniform protection envisaged in Article 118 TFEU.










3.


Misuse of power through the use of enhanced cooperation for purposes other than those provided for in the Treaties.










4.


Infringement of Article 291(2) TFEU and, in the alternative, misapplication of the Meroni case-law in the regulation of the system for setting renewal fees and for determining the ‘share of distribution’ of those fees.










5.


Misapplication of the Meroni case-law in the delegation to the European Patent Office of certain administrative tasks relating to the European patent with unitary effect.










6.


Breach of the principles of autonomy and uniformity in the application of European Union law, as regards the rules governing the entry into force of Regulation No 1257/2012.






(1)  OJ 2012 L 361, p. 1.
Commission communication pursuant to Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community — Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations  Text with EEA relevance
Date: 2013-03-22
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Ireland, air transport, inland transport, public service, transport regulations








C_2013083EN.01001002.xml










22.3.2013   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 83/10





Commission communication pursuant to Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community
Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations
(Text with EEA relevance)
2013/C 83/07






Member State


Ireland




Concerned routes


Galway/Na Mine and the Aran Islands and vice versa




Period of validity of the contract


1 September 2013 to 31 August 2014 with an option to renew for a further year




Deadline for the submission of tenders


Two months after the date of publication of this tender invitation




Address where the text of the invitation to tender and/or documentation related to the public tender and the public service obligations can be obtained







Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht




Na Forbacha




Co Galway




IRELAND




Island’s Division
Tel. +353 91503715 / 91503724
Fax +353 91503750
E-mail: tender.islands@ahg.gov.ie
Opinion of the Advisory Committee on restrictive agreements and dominant position given at its meeting of 22 March 2013 regarding a draft decision relating to Case AT.39727 — CEZ — Rapporteur: Cyprus
Date: 2013-03-22
Institutions: Advisory Committee on Restrictive Practices and Dominant Positions
Subjects: Czechia, domestic market, dominant position, electrical energy, energy industry, industrial secret, market access








C_2013251EN.01000201.xml










31.8.2013   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 251/2





Opinion of the Advisory Committee on restrictive agreements and dominant position given at its meeting of 22 March 2013 regarding a draft decision relating to Case AT.39727 — CEZ
Rapporteur: Cyprus
2013/C 251/02






1.


The Advisory Committee shares the Commission's concerns expressed in its preliminary assessment under Article 102 of the Treaty and Article 54 of the EEA Agreement in June 2012.










2.


The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that the proceedings can be concluded by means of a decision pursuant to article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1/2003.










3.


The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that, in light of the commitments offered by CEZ, there are no longer grounds for action by the Commission, without prejudice to Article 9(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1/2003.










4.


The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that the commitments offered by CEZ are suitable, necessary and proportionate and should be made legally binding on CEZ.










5.


The Advisory Committee recommends the publication of its opinion in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Euro exchange rates
Date: 2013-03-22
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: euro, exchange rate








C_2013083EN.01000701.xml










22.3.2013   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 83/7





Euro exchange rates (1)

21 March 2013
2013/C 83/03

1 euro =











 


Currency


Exchange rate




USD


US dollar


1,2910




JPY


Japanese yen


122,95




DKK


Danish krone


7,4531




GBP


Pound sterling


0,85165




SEK


Swedish krona


8,3654




CHF


Swiss franc


1,2225




ISK


Iceland króna


 




NOK


Norwegian krone


7,5480




BGN


Bulgarian lev


1,9558




CZK


Czech koruna


25,813




HUF


Hungarian forint


305,42




LTL


Lithuanian litas


3,4528




LVL


Latvian lats


0,7017




PLN


Polish zloty


4,1828




RON


Romanian leu


4,4180




TRY


Turkish lira


2,3425




AUD


Australian dollar


1,2375




CAD


Canadian dollar


1,3211




HKD


Hong Kong dollar


10,0224




NZD


New Zealand dollar


1,5494




SGD


Singapore dollar


1,6132




KRW


South Korean won


1 438,36




ZAR


South African rand


12,0050




CNY


Chinese yuan renminbi


8,0273




HRK


Croatian kuna


7,5950




IDR


Indonesian rupiah


12 573,22




MYR


Malaysian ringgit


4,0300




PHP


Philippine peso


52,600




RUB


Russian rouble


39,9375




THB


Thai baht


37,658




BRL


Brazilian real


2,5726




MXN


Mexican peso


15,9865




INR


Indian rupee


70,0300






(1)  Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.
Case T-410/10: Judgment of the General Court of 22 March 2013 — Bottega Veneta International v OHIM (Shape of a bag) (Community trade mark — Application for a three-dimensional Community trade mark — Shape of a bag — Absolute grounds for refusal — Lack of distinctive character — Lack of distinctive character acquired through use — Article 7(1)(b) and Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 — Failure to take account of an element of the trade mark applied for — Rule No 9 of Regulation (EC) No 2868/95)
Date: 2013-03-22
Institutions: General Court
Subjects: EU trade mark, clothing industry, registered trade mark, trade-mark law








C_2013129EN.01001502.xml










4.5.2013   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 129/15





Judgment of the General Court of 22 March 2013 — Bottega Veneta International v OHIM (Shape of a bag)
(Case T-410/10) (1)

(Community trade mark - Application for a three-dimensional Community trade mark - Shape of a bag - Absolute grounds for refusal - Lack of distinctive character - Lack of distinctive character acquired through use - Article 7(1)(b) and Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 - Failure to take account of an element of the trade mark applied for - Rule No 9 of Regulation (EC) No 2868/95)
2013/C 129/29
Language of the case: Italian

Parties


Applicant: Bottega Veneta International Sàrl (Luxembourg, Luxembourg) (represented by: P. Roncaglia, G. Lazzeretti, M. Boletto and E. Gavuzzi, lawyers)

Defendant: Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market (Trade Marks and Designs) (represented by: G. Mannucci, acting as Agent)

Re:

Action brought against the decision of the First Board of Appeal of OHIM of 16 June 2010 (Case R 1539/2009-1), concerning an application for registration of a three-dimensional sign in the shape of a bag as a Community trade mark

Operative part of the judgment

The Court:






1.


Dismisses the action;










2.


Orders Bottega Veneta International Sàrl to pay the costs.






(1)  OJ C 301, 6.11.2010.