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Restitutio in integrum · 2026-01-26

R1452/2025-3

Contested design: 015084270-0001

CDRmedium-confidence extraction

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

The appeal is dismissed.

Show verbatim operative text

Dismisses the appeal.

CostsNot specified

Parties

Applicant · invalidity challenger

Eternal Researchvia PDF extraction

United States (US)

68 Wilson, Suite 1-B, 11237 Brooklyn, New York, United States

Represented by

Karel Bauer

Holder · RCD owner

No opposing holder — Restitutio in integrum.

Legal grounds invoked

Article 67(1)Article 67(2)Article 67(3)Article 77(2)Article 78(1)

Argument summary

  • Applicant sought restitutio after rejection for non-payment, arguing California wildfires prevented communication between the applicant, its US intermediary, and the EU representative.
  • Applicant argued the EU representative followed normal practice, lacked authority to advance official fees, and the communication failure was force majeure satisfying Article 67.
  • The Board found no proof that Cohen IP Law was authorised to represent the applicant, no substantiated California link, and no evidence that direct contact or alternative follow-up was impossible.
  • Because all due care was not demonstrated, the Board held restitutio was rightly refused and dismissed the appeal.

Deciding panel

  • ChairG. Humphreys Bacon
  • RapporteurC. Bartos
  • MemberH. Salmi
  • RegistrarE. Apaolaza Alm

Decision files

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