Invalidity · first instance · 2020-06-29
000107899
Contested design: 003476118-0001
Outcome
The invalidity application is upheld, the contested RCD is declared invalid, and the holder must pay costs fixed at EUR 750.
Show verbatim operative text
The application for a declaration of invalidity is upheld. Registered Community design No 003476118-0001 is declared invalid. 3. The holder bears the costs, fixed at EUR 750.
CostsHolder ordered to pay costs of €750
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
LEGO Juris A/Svia PDF extraction
Denmark (DK)
Koldingvej 2, 7190 Billund, Denmark
Represented by
Holder · RCD owner
MAR 2000 OOD
Bulgaria (BG)
JK "Nadejda", 5, Stefanson str., 1220 Sofia, Bulgaria
Represented by
Prior art cited (2)
501st Legion Clone Trooper toy figure
Brickipedia, corroborated by BrickLink, BrickOwl and Lego Fandom · disclosed 2012-12-28
lego clone trooper lieutenant toy figure with gun
http://amazon.co.uk · Amazon UK retail portal · disclosed 2013-11-07
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant sought invalidity for lack of individual character, relying on earlier toy-figure disclosures online and arguing the contested design copied its Clone Trooper figure.
- ›The holder disputed the reliability and accessibility of the internet evidence, denied proven disclosure, and maintained that the contested design had novelty and individual character.
- ›The Division accepted the web evidence, found D1 disclosed before the filing date, and held that the holder failed to prove the disclosures could not reasonably become known in the sector.
- ›Comparing D1 with the contested design, the Division found the similarities in helmet, body, proportions and colour scheme dominated the weapon differences, producing the same overall impression.
- ›The application was upheld under Article 25(1)(b) in conjunction with Articles 4(1) and 6(1)(b), so the RCD was declared invalid and further grounds were not examined.
Deciding panel
- MemberBenjamin VAN BAVEL
- MemberLudmila ČELIŠOVÁ
- MemberAlvaro SESMA MERINO
Decision files
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| enEnglish | original | Download original from EUIPO ↗ |
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