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18.12.2017 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 437/35 |
Action brought on 12 October 2017 — Cyprus v EUIPO — Papouis Dairies (Papouis Halloumi)
(Case T-703/17)
(2017/C 437/43)
Language in which the application was lodged: English
Parties
Applicant: Republic of Cyprus (represented by: V. Marsland, Solicitor and S. Malynicz, QC)
Defendant: European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)
Other party to the proceedings before the Board of Appeal: Papouis Dairies LTD (Nicosia, Cyprus)
Details of the proceedings before EUIPO
Applicant of the trade mark at issue: Other party to the proceedings before the Board of Appeal
Trade mark at issue: EU figurative mark in colours containing the word elements ‘Papouis Halloumi’ — Application for registration No 11 176 344
Procedure before EUIPO: Opposition proceedings
Contested decision: Decision of the Fourth Board of Appeal of EUIPO of 3 August 2017 in Case R 2924/2014-4
Form of order sought
The applicant claims that the Court should:
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annul the contested decision; |
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order EUIPO and other party to bear their own costs and pay those of the applicant. |
Plea in law
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Infringement of Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation No 207/2009. |