The trademark application SERVICE ESSENTIAL was filed by Merck KGaA, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). Application refused.
The application was filed in English (French was selected as the second language).
A transfer of the trademark registration was recorded on May 14, 2012.
The Appeal with reference B R0698/2009-2 was Trade mark application refused according to Article 7 CTMR with decision issued on December 6, 2009 by the EUIPO. The Refusal with reference B 006872667 was Rejected according to Article 7(1)(b) CTMR with decision issued on April 30, 2009 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) kits and parts and fittings for all of the aforesaid goods..
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Scientific research services
Analysis and research services
Analytical services for the research or screening of molecule(s) or biological sample(s)
Laboratory research services for the development and performance of bioanalytical services in the fields of immunology, clinical chemistry and analytical testing in the field of drug development.
The mark was filed in class 44 with Medical and veterinary testing services.