Translation of "Distribution du pas géométrique " (French → English) :

Others highlighted the threat caused by converted and reactivated firearms, pointed out that these weapons are not covered by the current directive, and therefore called for stricter rules, in particular: an indestructible marking of weapons; a ban on geometric marking; strict requirements for qualifications of dealers; a clear definition of brokers; the keeping of digitised data for an unlimited period; guidelines for deactivation of weapons; the incorporation in the directive of the import of weapons into the EU; the limitation to two categories of firearms (prohibited or subject to authorisation); restrictions on how many firearm ...[+++]s a single person is allowed to own; and physical inspections in case of transfer of weapons.

1. For the purpose of identifying and tracing each firearm, the Member States, at the time of manufacture of each firearm, either require unique marking providing the name of the manufacturer, the country or place of manufacture and the serial number, or maintain any alternative unique user-friendly marking with simple geometric symbols in combination with a number or alphanumeric code, permitting ready identification by all States of the country of manufacture.

The Court of First Instance should have applied the same practice as that developed for two-dimensional trade marks, according to which marks that depart only slightly from simple geometric shapes may nevertheless be registered.

The Court of First Instance also erred in law by classifying the stand-up pouches in question as ‘basic geometric shapes’.

Given the advantages offered by products put up in tablet form for washing laundry and dishes, the Board of Appeal went on to point out that Procter Gamble’s competitors must also remain free to make such products using the simplest geometrical shapes.

N Provided that all mandatory lighting devices are installed and that the geometric visibility is not affected.