Keywords
Subject of the case
Operative part
Community trade mark
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Definition and acquisition of the Community trade mark
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Absolute grounds for refusal
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Trade marks to be refused under the Paris Convention
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Protection of emblems of States and international organisations (Council Regulation No 207/2009, Art. 7(1)(h)) (see paras 24-25,29-30
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Re:
ACTION brought against the decision of the First Board of Appeal of OHIM of 23 July 2009 (Case R 1361/2008-1) concerning an application for registration as a Community trade mark of a figurative sign representing the coat of arms of the house of Hanover.
Information relating to the case
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Operative part
The Court:
1. Dismisses the action;
2. Orders Ernst August Prinz von Hannover Herzog zu Braunschweig und Lüneburg to pay the costs.