ECJ 12 June 2025, case C-364/23 P (ZR v EUIPO, miscellaneous

Summary

Internal EU case concerning the transfer application on the basis of Article 8 of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, submitted in response to a vacancy notice.

Ruling

The Court (Fifth Chamber):

1. Sets aside the the judgment of the General Court of the European Union of 29 March 2023, ZR v EUIPO (T‑400/21, EU:T:2023:169);
2. Annuls the decision of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) of 8 September 2020 rejecting the application made by ZR on 12 May 2020, by which she sought, in accordance with Articles 8 and 29 of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, to be transferred to EUIPO;
3.  Orders the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) to bear its own costs and to pay those incurred by ZR in the present appeal and at first instance.