Questione giuridica chiave
Whether a short melodic sound mark lacking words is intrinsically distinctive for confectionery goods
Decisione estratta
A short, simple, memorable melody without a specific meaning can be inherently distinctive and is not excluded merely because it is an audio sign.
Motivazione estratta
Audio signs are not excluded from trademark protection. The relevant question is whether, in relation to the claimed goods, the sign is perceived as a source indicator rather than as mere background music. The melody here was short, closed, simple, and not known to the relevant public, so it could function as a badge of origin.