Invalidity · first instance · 2018-12-06
000010742
Contested design: 001265995-0003
Outcome
The application for a declaration of invalidity is rejected, and the applicant must bear the holder's costs fixed at EUR 400.
Show verbatim operative text(de)
1. Der Antrag auf Nichtigerklärung des eingetragenen Gemeinschaftsgeschmacksmusters Nr. 001265995-0003 wird zurückgewiesen. 2. Die Antragstellerin trägt die Kosten der Inhaberin, die auf 400 EUR festgesetzt werden.
CostsApplicant ordered to pay costs of €400
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Becton Dickinson Rowa Germany GmbH
Germany (DE)
Rowastr. 1, 53539 Kelberg, Deutschland
Represented by
Holder · RCD owner
Manfred Ezel
Germany (DE)
Auf der Helle 2, 32760 Detmold, Deutschland
Represented by
Prior art cited (2)
acrylic display staircase / decorative step display
presentation stand / display staircase
RCD No 001580515-0002 · eSearch database / Community Designs Bulletin · disclosed 2009-08-28
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant argued that the contested RCD lacked individual character over earlier designs D1 and D2 and submitted disclosure evidence.
- ›The holder disputed that D1 had been validly disclosed, argued D2 created a different overall impression, and denied that key contested features were invisible in use.
- ›The Division found D2 properly disclosed under Article 7, but held the evidence for D1 was insufficient, vague, or incapable of proving public disclosure before filing.
- ›Comparing the contested design with D2, the Division found significant differences in proportions, symmetry, terrace and backrest features, producing a different overall impression.
- ›The invalidity application was rejected because the contested RCD retained individual character, and the applicant was ordered to pay EUR 400 in costs.
Deciding panel
- MemberAlvaro SESMA MERINO
- MemberNatascha GALPERIN
- MemberIngeborg MENDIETA VETTER
Decision files
| Language | Type | Source link |
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| deGerman | original | Download original from EUIPO ↗ |
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