Judgment of the General Court (Seventh Chamber) of 19 April 2013 — Luna v OHIM — Asteris (Al bustan)

(Case T‑454/11)

Community trade mark — Invalidity proceedings — Community figurative mark Al bustan — Earlier national figurative mark ALBUSTAN — Genuine use of the earlier mark — Article 57(2) and (3) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009

Community trade mark — Observations of third parties and opposition — Examination of the opposition — Proof of use of the earlier mark — Genuine use — Concept — Criteria for assessment (Council Regulation No 207/2009, Art. 42(2) and (3)) (see paras 23, 26-29)

Re:

ACTION brought against the decision of the Second Board of Appeal of OHIM of 20 May 2011 (Case R 1358/2008‑2), concerning invalidity proceedings between Asteris Industrial and Commercial Company SA and Luna International Ltd.

Operative part

The Court:

1. Dismisses the action;

2. Orders Luna International Ltd to pay the costs.