Invalidity · first instance · 2018-08-31
000010754
Contested design: 003852672-0012
Outcome
The invalidity application is upheld and the contested RCD is declared invalid.
Show verbatim operative text
The application for a declaration of invalidity is upheld. Registered Community design No 0038526720012 is declared invalid.
CostsHolder ordered to pay costs of €750
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
David Kipping
Germany (DE)
Agrippinawerft 24, 50678 Cologne, Germany
Represented by
Holder · RCD owner
Chrome Cherry Design Studio (PTY) Ltdvia PDF extraction
ZA
Unit 304, Salt Circle Arcade, 19 Kent Street, Salt River, 7925 Cape Town, South Africa
Prior art cited (2)
classic Lego plate
silicone straps and connectors creative building kit
ASIN B01CIRLU0Q · Amazon.co.uk and Facebook/strictlybricks · disclosed 2016-04-21
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant sought invalidity for technical function and lack of novelty or individual character, relying on the Lego plate D1 and internet-disclosed strap design D2.
- ›The holder disputed proper disclosure of the earlier designs and argued that the RCD's dimensions, underside, studs, and appearance produced a different design impression.
- ›The Division accepted D2 as publicly disclosed prior art before filing, but found it did not destroy novelty because the compared designs were not identical.
- ›The Division held the similar structure, proportions, and stud arrangement gave the same overall impression, so the RCD lacked individual character and was invalidated with costs.
Deciding panel
- MemberMichele M. BENEDETTI-ALOISI
- MemberBirgit FILTENBORG
- MemberPierluigi M. VILLANI
Decision files
| Language | Type | Source link |
|---|---|---|
| enEnglish | original | Download original from EUIPO ↗ |
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