Invalidity · first instance · 2020-12-22
000112121
Contested design: 007449780-0002
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
1. The application for a declaration of invalidity is upheld. 2. Registered Community design No 0074497800002 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
Yueli Zhu, Lihao electronicsvia PDF extraction
China (CN)
Dongxia village, Tongpu Town, Ruian, Zhejiang 325216, People’s Republic of China
Represented by
Holder · RCD owner
Shenzhen Jiuchu E-business Co., Ltdvia PDF extraction
China (CN)
808, Wenxin Road 68, Xinmu Village, Pinghu Street, Longgang District, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China
Represented by
Nan Li
Prior art cited (2)
flashlight published by Lottoy-UK on Amazon
Amazon website · disclosed 2017-12-04
YAMI Cat Chaser Toys Interactive Chase Cat Dog Toys 7 in 1 Multi-Pattern Funny Cat Toys LED Flashlight with USB Chargeable
ASIN B07L49TXV7 · Amazon.co.uk · disclosed 2018-12-05
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant sought invalidity for lack of novelty and individual character over two earlier flashlight or pet-toy flashlight designs disclosed on Amazon.
- ›The holder filed no observations in reply and did not rebut the evidence of disclosure.
- ›The Division examined D2 first, accepted the Amazon evidence as sufficient disclosure before the filing date, and assessed the informed user, design freedom, and overall impression.
- ›It found the contested design shared the same overall shape, proportions, and most salient features with D2, while the differences were minor and did not alter the overall impression.
- ›The application was upheld, the RCD was declared invalid, and costs were awarded against the holder.
Deciding panel
- MemberNatascha GALPERIN
- MemberBenjamin VAN BAVEL
- MemberMichelle Marie DELLACHERIE
Decision files
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