Invalidity · first instance · 2018-03-26
000010510
Contested design: 003226653-0001
Outcome
The invalidity application is upheld, the contested RCD is declared invalid, and the holder must pay the applicant’s costs fixed at EUR 350.
Show verbatim operative text(it)
La domanda di dichiarazione di nullità è accolta. Il disegno/modello comunitario registrato n. 003226653-0001 è dichiarato nullo. La titolare sopporta l’onere delle spese sostenute dal richiedente, fissate a 350 EUR.
CostsHolder ordered to pay costs of €350
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Fatboy the Original B.V.
Netherlands (NL)
De Steenbok, 19-21, 5215, MG‘s-Hertogenbosch, Paesi Bassi
Represented by
Holder · RCD owner
Plan
Italy (IT)
Via Don D. Bertoldi, 97, 46045 Mantova, Italia
Prior art cited (1)
inflatable mattress / lounger
RCD No 002621904-0001 · Community Designs Bulletin · disclosed 2015-02-03
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant sought invalidity under Article 25(1)(b) CDR, arguing the contested inflatable mattress lacked novelty and individual character over earlier RCD D1.
- ›It said both designs shared the same double tubular form, central longitudinal depression, rolled opening, proportions, and overall appearance; supporting exhibits included D1 registration and website screenshots.
- ›The holder filed no observations. The Division found the differences defeated a novelty attack, but the shared structure and arbitrary key features created the same overall impression on the informed user.
- ›The novelty ground failed, but the design lacked individual character under Article 6(1); the invalidity application was upheld and the contested RCD was declared invalid.
Deciding panel
- MemberMichele M. BENEDETTI-ALOISI
- MemberBirgit FILTENBORG
- MemberPierluigi M. VILLANI
Decision files
| Language | Type | Source link |
|---|---|---|
| itItalian | original | Download original from EUIPO ↗ |
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