Action brought on 2 December 2016 — Cyprus v EUIPO — POCF (COWBOYS HALLOUMI)

(Case T-847/16)

(2017/C 022/77)

Language in which the application was lodged: English

Parties

Applicant: Republic of Cyprus (represented by: S. Malynicz, QC, and V. Marsland, Solicitor)

Defendant: European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)

Other party to the proceedings before the Board of Appeal: Pancyprian Organisation of Cattle Farmers (POCF) (Latsia, Cyprus)

Details of the proceedings before EUIPO

Applicant: Other party to the proceedings before the Board of Appeal

Trade mark at issue: EU figurative mark in colours containing the word elements ‘COWBOYS HALLOUMI’ — Application for registration No 11 281 375

Procedure before EUIPO: Opposition proceedings

Contested decision: Decision of the Fourth Board of Appeal of EUIPO of 22 September 2016 in Case R 2781/2014-4

Form of order sought

The applicant claims that the Court should:

Plea in law