22.5.2017
EN
Official Journal of the European Union
C 161/28
Judgment of the General Court of 5 April 2017 — Anta (China) v EUIPO (Representation of two lines forming an acute angle)
(Case T-291/16) (1)
((EU trade mark - Application for an EU figurative mark representing two lines forming an acute angle - Absolute ground for refusal - Lack of distinctive character - Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009))
(2017/C 161/40)
Language of the case: English
Parties
Applicant: Anta (China) Co. Ltd (Jinjiang City, China) (represented by: A. Franke and K. Hammerstingl, lawyers)
Defendant: European Union Intellectual Property Office (represented by: L. Rampini, Agent)
Re:
Action brought against the decision of the Fifth Board of Appeal of EUIPO of 9 March 2016 (Case R 1292/2015-5) concerning an application for registration of a figurative sign representing two lines forming an acute angle as an EU trade mark.
Operative part of the judgment
The Court:
1.
Dismisses the action;
2.
Orders Anta (China) Co. Ltd to pay the costs.
(1) OJ C 279, 1.8.2016.