20.2.2017
EN
Official Journal of the European Union
C 53/44
Action brought on 23 December 2016 — Hesse v EUIPO — Wedl & Hofmann (TESTA ROSSA)
(Case T-910/16)
(2017/C 053/53)
Language in which the application was lodged: German
Parties
Applicant: Kurt Hesse (Nuremberg, Germany) (represented by: M. Krogmann, lawyer)
Defendant: European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)
Other party to the proceedings before the Board of Appeal: Wedl & Hofmann GmbH (Mils/Hall in Tirol, Austria)
Details of the proceedings before EUIPO
Proprietor of the trade mark at issue: Other party to the proceedings before the Board of Appeal
Trade mark at issue: EU figurative mark containing the word elements ‘TESTA ROSSA’ –EU trade mark No 7 070 519
Proceedings before EUIPO: Revocation proceedings
Contested decision: Decision of the First Board of Appeal of EUIPO of 5 October 2016 in Case R 68/2016-1
Form of order sought
The applicant claims that the Court should:
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annul the contested decision and also declare EU trade mark No 7 070 519 revoked in respect of the following goods:
Class 21 — Household and kitchen containers; Glassware, Porcelain, in particular tableware; Glass beverage ware;
Class 25 — Clothing, namely aprons, shirts, polo shirts and t-shirts; Headgear;
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order EUIPO to pay the costs.
Plea in law
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Infringement of Article 51(1)(a) of Regulation No 207/2009.
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