Invalidity · first instance · 2021-09-27
000115682
Contested design: 008490635-0002
Outcome
The application for a declaration of invalidity is upheld; Registered Community design No 008490635-0002 is declared invalid; the holder must bear costs fixed at EUR 750.
Show verbatim operative text(es)
1. Se estima la solicitud de declaración de nulidad. 2. Se declara nulo el modelo comunitario registrado n.º 008490635 -0002. 3. Las costas sufragadas por la titular, fijadas en 750 EUR.
CostsHolder ordered to pay costs of €750
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Quanzhou Lingmu Technology Co., Ltdvia PDF extraction
China (CN)
Rm.310, 3F, Zixin Mansion, No.216 Jinqi Rd., Donghai St., Fengze Dist., Quanzhou, Fujian 362018, República Popular de China
Represented by
Isabelle Bertaux
Holder · RCD owner
Quanzhou Huanchi Trading Co., Ltdvia PDF extraction
China (CN)
6/F, n.º 1580, Dongbin Road, Donghai Street, Fengze District, Quanzhou City, Fujian Provincia, República Popular de China
Represented by
Marinos Cleanthous
Prior art cited (1)
sports shoes
RCD No 006848115-0003 · Community Designs Bulletin · disclosed 2019-09-18
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant sought invalidity for lack of novelty and individual character, relying in particular on earlier RCD D1 for sports shoes published before the contested filing date.
- ›The holder was invited to respond but filed no observations.
- ›The Division found D1 validly disclosed under Article 7(1), identified the informed user as a sports-shoe consumer, and considered designer freedom at least medium.
- ›The shared text band, verbal elements, V-shaped side straps, sole cavities, and folded surface dominated the overall impression, so differences in heel sole and color were insufficient.
- ›The invalidity application was upheld, the contested RCD was declared invalid in full, and the holder was ordered to pay EUR 750 in costs.
Deciding panel
- MemberElisabetta FERRARO
- MemberBenjamin VAN Bavel
- MemberMichele M. BENEDETTI - ALOISI
Decision files
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