Invalidity · first instance · 2021-11-02
000115913
Contested design: 004564680-0001
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
1. The application for a declaration of invalidity is upheld. 2. Registered Community design No 004564680-0001 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
Shenzhen Opolo Tech Co., Ltd.via PDF extraction
China (CN)
Room 501, Building 7, Dong Bian Industry Park, Min Qiang Community, Min Zhi Office, Longhua New District, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
Represented by
Holder · RCD owner
Shenzhenshi Xihe Dianzi Youxiangongsi
China (CN)
Room 302-305, Floor 3, A4, Zhongyuguan Industrial Park, Zhongyuguan Road, Longhua District, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
Represented by
Nan Li
Prior art cited (1)
Outdoor Solar Mason Jar Light
ASIN B074P4N29P · amazon.de · disclosed 2017-08-08
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant argued the contested solar-lamp jar lacked novelty and individual character over an Amazon-disclosed mason jar light and that the LED cover was solely technically dictated.
- ›The holder filed no observations in reply.
- ›The Division rejected the Article 8(1) claim because the applicant provided no evidence that the LED cover's appearance was solely dictated by technical function.
- ›The Division accepted the Amazon listing and review as proof of pre-filing disclosure and found the earlier design identical apart from immaterial details, so the RCD lacked novelty and was invalid.
Deciding panel
- MemberLudmila CELISOVA
- MemberElisabetta FERRARO
- MemberMichele M. BENEDETTI - ALOISI
Decision files
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