Invalidity · first instance · 2018-07-05
000010826
Contested design: 003864669-0001
Outcome
The invalidity application is upheld, the contested RCD is declared invalid, and the holder must pay the applicant's costs fixed at EUR 750.
Show verbatim operative text
The application for a declaration of invalidity is upheld. Registered Community design No 003864669-0001 is declared invalid. 3. The holder bears the applicant’s costs, fixed at EUR 750.
CostsHolder ordered to pay costs of €750
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Shen Zhen Victor Solar Technology Co., Ltd
China (CN)
Songgang Street, Baoan District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China
Represented by
Holder · RCD owner
Shenzhen Bai Si Wei Solar Energy Co. Limited
China (CN)
10F, Building 18, Wuliandui Industrial Zone B, Shangcun Community, Gongming Town, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China
Represented by
Prior art cited (1)
Guluman Outdoor Solar Fairy LED String Lights 200 LED 72ft 8 Modes
ASIN B06Y5M8SPM · Amazon.co.uk · disclosed 2016-09-06
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant sought invalidity for lack of novelty, arguing that an identical solar light design had been disclosed before the RCD filing date.
- ›The applicant relied on Amazon.co.uk printouts for the Guluman solar string lights first offered on 06/09/2016; the holder filed no observations.
- ›The Division accepted the Amazon evidence as sufficient disclosure under Article 7 CDR and found no rebuttal from the holder.
- ›The contested design was identical to the earlier disclosed design apart from immaterial text on the reverse, so it lacked novelty under Article 5 CDR.
- ›The application was upheld, the RCD was declared invalid in full, and costs were awarded against the holder.
Deciding panel
- MemberBenjamin VAN BAVEL
- MemberLudmila ČELIŠOVÁ
- MemberRebecca SANTANA DAVIES
Decision files
| Language | Type | Source link |
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| enEnglish | original | Download original from EUIPO ↗ |
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