Invalidity · first instance · 2019-11-07
000103139
Contested design: 004688414-0001
Outcome
The invalidity application is upheld, the contested RCD is declared invalid, and the holder must bear 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 004688414-0001 is declared invalid. The holder bears the applicant’s costs, fixed at EUR 750.
CostsHolder ordered to pay costs of €750
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Przedsiębiorstwo Produkcyjno – Handlowe ‘Wena – Prod’ s.c. K. Mróz, M. Romaniecvia PDF extraction
Poland (PL)
ul. Jagiellońska, nr 101, lok. 56, 25734 Kielce, Poland
Represented by
Holder · RCD owner
RODLEW QMD Sp. z o. o.
Poland (PL)
Ul. Przemysłowa 4c, 44-203 Rybnik, Poland
Prior art cited (1)
set of letters, numbers and symbols for ornaments or votive gifts
Caggiati catalogue, page 484 · Caggiati catalogue (2013)
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›Applicant sought invalidity for lack of novelty and individual character over earlier Caggiati catalogue disclosures and also invoked Articles 8(1) and 4(2) CDR.
- ›Holder argued the contested design was a set of ornamental and votive articles, not a typeface, and that differences in letters, cross, pins, colours and expert opinions showed individual character.
- ›The Division found the 2013 Caggiati catalogue disclosed the prior design, treated the contested RCD as a whole set of ornaments, and rejected the Article 8(1) and Article 4(2) objections as unsubstantiated.
- ›Because the shared letters, numbers and symbols created the same overall impression despite minor differences, the Division declared the contested RCD invalid and awarded costs against the holder.
Deciding panel
- MemberBenjamin VAN BAVEL
- MemberGailė SAKALAITĖ
- MemberAlvaro SESMA MERINO
Decision files
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