Appeal loged on 16 May 2024, C-362/24 (MHCS v Lidl Stiftung and EUIPO)

EU trade mark - Invalidity proceedings - EU trade mark consisting in a shade of orange - Absolute ground for invalidity - Graphic representation that is sufficiently clear and precise - Article 4 and Article 7(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 4 and Article 7(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) - Distinctive character acquired through use - Article 7(1)(b) and (3) of Regulation No 40/94 (now Article 7(1)(b) and (3) of Regulation 2017/1001)) (C/2024/2759)