1. 

Acts of the institutions – Temporal application – Substantive rule – Criteria for application

(see paragraph 12)

2. 

EU trade mark – Surrender, revocation and invalidity – Relative grounds for invalidity – Existence of an earlier identical or similar mark enjoying a reputation – Extension of protection of earlier mark with a reputation to dissimilar goods or services – Aim

(Council Regulation No 207/2009, Arts 8(5) and 53(1)(a))

(see paragraph 16)

3. 

EU trade mark – Surrender, revocation and invalidity – Relative grounds for invalidity – Existence of an earlier identical or similar mark enjoying a reputation – Extension of protection of earlier mark with a reputation to dissimilar goods or services – Conditions

(Council Regulation No 207/2009, Arts 8(5) and 53(1)(a))

(see paragraph 17)

4. 

EU trade mark – Surrender, revocation and invalidity – Relative grounds for invalidity – Existence of an earlier identical or similar mark enjoying a reputation – Extension of protection of earlier mark with a reputation to dissimilar goods or services – Conditions – Link between the marks – Criteria for assessment

(Council Regulation No 207/2009, Arts 8(5) and 53(1)(a))

(see paragraphs 18-21)

5. 

EU trade mark – Surrender, revocation and invalidity – Relative grounds for invalidity – Existence of an earlier identical or similar mark enjoying a reputation – Figurative mark Conguitos and word mark Conguitos

(Council Regulation No 207/2009, Arts 8(5) and 53(1)(a))

(see paragraphs 56, 57, 76)

6. 

EU trade mark – Surrender, revocation and invalidity – Relative grounds for invalidity – Existence of an earlier identical or similar mark enjoying a reputation – Extension of protection of earlier mark with a reputation to dissimilar goods or services – Proof to be adduced by proprietor – Genuine future risk of undue profit or damage

(Council Regulation No 207/2009, Arts 8(5) and 53(1)(a))

(see paragraph 59)

7. 

EU trade mark – Surrender, revocation and invalidity – Relative grounds for invalidity – Existence of an earlier identical or similar mark enjoying a reputation – Extension of protection of earlier mark with a reputation to dissimilar goods or services – Conditions – Taking unfair advantage of the distinctive character or repute of the earlier mark – Concept

(Council Regulation No 207/2009, Arts 8(5) and 53(1)(a))

(see paragraphs 60, 61)

8. 

EU trade mark – Surrender, revocation and invalidity – Absolute grounds for invalidity – Applicant in bad faith when filing the trade mark application – Concept of bad faith – Scope

(Council Regulation No 207/2009, Art. 52(1)(b))

(see paragraphs 67, 68)

9. 

EU trade mark – Surrender, revocation and invalidity – Absolute grounds for invalidity – Applicant in bad faith when filing the trade mark application – Burden of proof

(Council Regulation No 207/2009, Art. 52(1)(b))

(see paragraph 69)

10. 

EU trade mark – Surrender, revocation and invalidity – Absolute grounds for invalidity – Applicant in bad faith when filing the trade mark application – Criteria for assessment – Taking into account all relevant factors at the time of filing of the application for registration

(Council Regulation No 207/2009, Art. 52(1)(b))

(see paragraph 70)

1. 

Dismisses the action;

2. 

Orders Chocolates Lacasa Internacional, SA to pay the costs.