Judgment of the General Court (Eighth Chamber) of 13 June 2012 —
Süd‑Chemie v OHIM — Byk‑Cera (CERATIX)

(Case T‑312/11)

Community trade mark — Opposition proceedings — Application for Community word mark CERATIX — Earlier national word mark CERATOFIX — Genuine use of the earlier mark — Article 42(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 (Council Regulation No 207/2009, Art. 42(2) and (3)) (see paras 16-24)

Re:

ACTION brought against the decision of the Fourth Board of Appeal of OHIM of 8 April 2011 (Case R 1585/2010‑4) concerning opposition proceedings between Süd‑Chemie AG and Byk‑Cera BV.

Operative part

The Court:

1. Dismisses the action;

2. Orders Süd-Chemie AG to pay the costs.