Appeal loged on 13 Feb 2023, C-77/23 (Haskovo Chamber of Commerce and Industry v EUIPO and Devin)

EU trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – EU word mark DEVIN – Absolute grounds for refusal – Descriptive character – Geographical name – Not contrary to public policy – Mark not of such a nature as to mislead the public – Article 7(1)(c), (f) and (g) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 7(1)(c), (f) and (g) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) – Distinctive character acquired through use – Article 7(3) and Article 52(2) of Regulation No 207/2009 (now Article 7(3) and Article 59(2) of Regulation 2017/1001) – Cross-claim