Eurolamp v EUIPO (EUROLAMP pioneers in new technology) (Judgment) French Text [2019] EUECJ T-466/18 (14 May 2019)

Eurolamp v EUIPO (EUROLAMP pioneers in new technology) (Judgment) French Text [2019] EUECJ T-466/18 (14 May 2019)

The mark 'EUROLAMP pioneers in new technology' is devoid of distinctive character for the relevant public in English-speaking parts of the EU, as it is perceived as a descriptive and promotional slogan rather than an indicator of commercial origin. The applicant failed to prove acquired distinctiveness in the...

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Citation
[2019] EUECJ T-466/18
Parties
Applicant: Eurolamp AVEE Eisagogis kai Emporias Lamptiron; Respondent: Office de l’Union européenne pour la propriété intellectuelle (EUIPO)
Jurisdiction
European Union
Procedural Posture
Trademark Registration Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From EUIPO Board of Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Trademark Law, Absolute Grounds for Refusal, Distinctiveness of Slogans, Acquired Distinctiveness, Procedural Law
Intellectual Property European Union Law Trademark Law Absolute Grounds for Refusal Distinctiveness of Slogans Acquired Distinctiveness Procedural Law

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Parties

Eurolamp AVEE Eisagogis kai Emporias Lamptiron

Applicant

Office de l’Union européenne pour la propriété intellectuelle (EUIPO)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Trademark Registration Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From EUIPO Board of Appeal

  1. 1 Whether the sign 'EUROLAMP pioneers in new technology' is distinctive under Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation 2017/1001
  2. 2 Whether the Board of Appeal erred in not assessing the mark under Article 7(1)(c)
  3. 3 Whether the mark acquired distinctiveness through use under Article 7(3)

Ratio Decidendi

The mark 'EUROLAMP pioneers in new technology' is devoid of distinctive character for the relevant public in English-speaking parts of the EU, as it is perceived as a descriptive and promotional slogan rather than an indicator of commercial origin. The applicant failed to prove acquired distinctiveness in the relevant territories. Therefore, the refusal to register the mark is upheld under Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation 2017/1001.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is rejected.
  • Eurolamp AVEE Eisagogis kai Emporias Lamptiron is ordered to pay the costs.