1.8.2016
EN
Official Journal of the European Union
C 279/38
Action brought on 8 June 2016 — Kaane American International Tobacco v EUIPO — Global Tobacco (GOLD MOUNT)
(Case T-294/16)
(2016/C 279/53)
Language in which the application was lodged: English
Parties
Applicant: Kaane American International Tobacco Co. Ltd. (Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates) (represented by: G. Hinarejos Mulliez, I. Valdelomar, lawyers)
Defendant: European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)
Other party to the proceedings before the Board of Appeal: Global Tobacco FZCO (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
Details of the proceedings before EUIPO
Proprietor of the trade mark at issue: Applicant
Trade mark at issue: EU figurative mark containing the word elements ‘GOLD MOUNT’ — EU trade mark No 7 157 233
Procedure before EUIPO: Proceedings for a declaration of invalidity
Contested decision: Decision of the Fourth Board of Appeal of EUIPO of 8 April 2016 in Case R 1857/2015-4
Form of order sought
The applicant claims that the Court should:
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accept the present appeal;
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annul the contested decision;
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declare the registration of the EUTM No. 7.157.233 ‘GOLD MOUNT’ (figurative) valid for all the products covered;
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condemn EUIPO (The Boards of Appeal) or subsidiary the other party in the proceedings to bear the costs and fees of the present proceedings.
Plea in law
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Infringement of Article 51(1)(a) of Regulation No 207/2009.