1. 

EU trade mark – Definition and acquisition of the EU trade mark – Absolute grounds for refusal – Marks composed exclusively of signs or indications capable of designating the characteristics of a product or service – Assessment of the descriptive nature of a sign – Geographical names

(Council Regulation No 207/2009, Art. 7(1)(c))

(see paras 15-22, 32)

2. 

EU trade mark – Definition and acquisition of the EU trade mark – Absolute grounds for refusal – Marks composed exclusively of signs or indications capable of designating the characteristics of a product or service – Perception of the sign by the relevant public

(Council Regulation No 207/2009, Art. 7(1)(c))

(see paras 28-30)

3. 

EU trade mark – Definition and acquisition of the EU trade mark – Absolute grounds for refusal – Marks composed exclusively of signs or indications capable of designating the characteristics of a product or service – Figurative mark Andorra

(Council Regulation No 207/2009, Art. 7(1)(c))

(see paras 39, 47, 51-53, 60, 61, 69, 70, 79, 90, 91)

4. 

EU trade mark – Appeals procedure – Appeal to a Board of Appeal – Competence of the Boards of Appeal – New full examination of the merits

(Council Regulation No 207/2009, Art. 64(1))

(see para. 49)

5. 

EU trade mark – Decisions of the Office – Legality – EUIPO’s previous decision-making practice

(Council Regulation No 207/2009)

(see para. 103)

1. 

Dismisses the action;

2. 

Orders Govern d’Andorra to pay the costs.