8.7.2019
EN
Official Journal of the European Union
C 230/44
Judgment of the General Court of 14 May 2019 — Eurolamp v EUIPO (EUROLAMP pioneers in new technology)
(Case T-466/18) (1)
(EU trade mark - Application for EU figurative mark EUROLAMP pioneers in new technology - Absolute ground for refusal - No distinctive character - Mark consisting of an advertising slogan - Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001)
(2019/C 230/55)
Language of the case: Greek
Parties
Applicant: Eurolamp AVEE Eisagogis kai Emporias Lamptiron (Thessaloniki, Greece) (represented by: A. Argyriadis, lawyer)
Defendant: European Union Intellectual Property Office (represented by: K. Markakis, acting as Agent)
Re:
Action brought against the decision of the First Board of Appeal of EUIPO of 23 May 2018 (Case R 1359/2017-1), concerning an application for registration of the figurative sign EUROLAMP pioneers in new technology as an EU trade mark.
Operative part of the judgment
The Court:
1.
Dismisses the action;
2.
Orders Eurolamp AVEE Eisagogis kai Emporias Lamptiron to pay the costs.
(1) OJ C 341, 24.9.2018.
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