30Therefore, while the identification of the essential characteristics of the sign at issue, in connection with the application of the ground for refusal of registration provided for in Article 3(1)(e)(ii) of Directive 2008/95, must in principle begin with the assessment of the graphic representation of that sign, the competent authority may also refer to other useful information that allows it to correctly identify those characteristics.
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