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6.12.2021 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 490/39 |
Judgment of the General Court of 13 October 2021 — Setarcos Consulting v EUIPO (Blockchain Island)
(Case T-523/20) (1)
(EU trade mark - Application for the EU word mark Blockchain Island - Absolute ground for refusal - No distinctive character - Article 7(1)(b) and (2) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001)
(2021/C 490/44)
Language of the case: English
Parties
Applicant: Setarcos Consulting ltd. (Sliema, Malta) (represented by: S. Stafylakis, lawyer)
Defendant: European Union Intellectual Property Office (represented by: D. Walicka and V. Ruzek, acting as Agents)
Re:
Action brought against the decision of the Fifth Board of Appeal of EUIPO of 9 June 2020 (Case R 2806/2019-5), regarding an application for registration of the word sign Blockchain Island as an EU trade mark.
Operative part of the judgment
The Court:
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Dismisses the action; |
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Orders Setarcos Consulting ltd. to pay the costs. |