Keywords
Subject of the case
Operative part

Keywords

Community trade marks

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Definition and acquisition of the Community trade mark

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Absolute grounds for refusal

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Marks devoid of any distinctive character (Council Regulation No 40/94, Art. 7(3)) (see points 39-42

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Subject of the case

Re:

ACTION brought against the decision of the First Board of Appeal of OHIM of 20 July 2004 (R 175/2004-1) which refused to register the figurative mark ‘Longitudinal line ending with a triangle’ as a Community trade mark.

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Operative part

Operative part

The Court:

1. Dismisses the action;

2. Orders the applicant to pay the costs.