1. 

EU trade mark – Definition and acquisition of the EU trade mark – Relative grounds for refusal – Opposition by the proprietor of an earlier identical or similar mark enjoying a reputation – Extension of protection of the earlier mark with a reputation to dissimilar goods or services – Conditions – Link between the marks – Criteria for assessment

(European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001, Art. 8(5))

(see paragraphs 25, 26, 103, 121)

2. 

EU trade mark – Definition and acquisition of the EU trade mark – Relative grounds for refusal – Opposition by the proprietor of an earlier identical or similar mark enjoying a reputation – Extension of protection of the earlier mark with a reputation to dissimilar goods or services – Conditions – Reputation of the mark in the Member State or in the European Union – Concept – Criteria for assessment

(European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001, Art. 8(5))

(see paragraphs 28-30)

3. 

EU trade mark – Definition and acquisition of the EU trade mark – Relative grounds for refusal – Opposition by the proprietor of an earlier identical or similar mark enjoying a reputation – Extension of protection of the earlier mark with a reputation to dissimilar goods or services – Conditions – Similarity between the marks concerned – Degree of similarity required

(European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001, Art. 8(5))

(see paragraphs 38, 39)

4. 

EU trade mark – Definition and acquisition of the EU trade mark – Relative grounds for refusal – Opposition by the proprietor of an earlier identical or similar mark enjoying a reputation – Extension of protection of the earlier mark with a reputation to dissimilar goods or services – Conditions – Similarity between the marks concerned – Criteria for assessment – Composite mark

(European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001, Art. 8(5))

(see paragraphs 40, 43-47, 67, 82, 83, 85, 97)

5. 

EU trade mark – Definition and acquisition of the EU trade mark – Relative grounds for refusal – Opposition by the proprietor of an earlier identical or similar mark enjoying a reputation – Extension of protection of the earlier mark with a reputation to dissimilar goods or services – Figurative marks ESTRELLA DE CASTILLA and Estrella Galicia

(European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001, Art. 8(5))

(see paragraphs 77, 101, 117, 129, 136, 148, 167, 168)

6. 

EU trade mark – Definition and acquisition of the EU trade mark – Relative grounds for refusal – Opposition by the proprietor of an earlier identical or similar mark enjoying a reputation – Extension of protection of the earlier mark with a reputation to dissimilar goods or services – Conditions – Taking unfair advantage of the distinctive character or repute of the earlier mark – Criteria for assessment

(European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001, Art. 8(5))

(see paragraphs 137-140)

7. 

EU trade mark – Definition and acquisition of the EU trade mark – Relative grounds for refusal – Opposition by the proprietor of an earlier identical or similar mark enjoying a reputation – Extension of protection of the earlier mark with a reputation to dissimilar goods or services – Proof to be adduced by proprietor – Future, non-hypothetical risk of unfair advantage or detriment

(European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001, Art. 8(5))

(see paragraphs 141, 142)

8. 

EU trade mark – Definition and acquisition of the EU trade mark – Relative grounds for refusal – Opposition by the proprietor of an earlier identical or similar mark enjoying a reputation – Extension of protection of the earlier mark with a reputation to dissimilar goods or services – Use of the trade mark sought without just grounds – Criteria for assessment

(European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001, Art. 8(5))

(see paragraphs 150, 151, 164)

1. 

Dismisses the action;

2. 

Orders Productos Ibéricos Calderón y Ramos, SL to pay the costs.