McDonald's International Property Co. Ltd v. Natur Drinks

McDonald's International Property Co. Ltd

Case details

Plaintiff: McDonald's International Property Co. Ltd

Defendant: Natur Drinks

Case no.: R1853/2017-2

Jurisdiction: European Union

Industry: Food and Drink

Decision date: 20 Mar, 2019

Subject matter: Contrary to public policy or principles of moralityFigurative trade markDescriptive element

Decision

The contested mark was referred back to OD for reopening the AG examination. The mark was re-examined and refused by the Examiner on the basis of Article 7(1)(b), (c) and most importantly 7(1)(f) EUTMR. It was refused for all the goods applied for. Consequently, the opposition and the appeal against the OD decision have lost their purpose and the case must be closed.

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