Invalidity · first instance · 2021-11-03
000115161
Contested design: 006504627-0002
Outcome
The invalidity application is upheld, the contested RCD is declared invalid, and the holder must pay EUR 750 in costs.
Show verbatim operative text
1. The application for a declaration of invalidity is upheld. 2. Registered Community design No 006504627-0002 is declared invalid. 3. The holder bears the costs, fixed at EUR 750.
CostsHolder ordered to pay costs of €750
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Shenzhen Shengluqi Trading Co., Ltdvia PDF extraction
China (CN)
1102, No. 14, East 3rd Lane, Shuikou Garden, District 31, Shangchuan Community, Xin'an Street, Bao'an District, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
Represented by
Holder · RCD owner
Shenzhen Baoshunjia Technology Co., Ltd
China (CN)
Rm.308, Building 3, No.55, Baozi North Road, Xiuxin Community, Kengzi Sub-dist., Pingshan Dist., Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
Represented by
Marcella Clarke
Prior art cited (1)
ball-point pen
RCD No. 002492827-0001 · Community Designs Bulletin · disclosed 2014-09-03
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant argued that the contested ball-point pen lacked novelty and individual character over earlier RCD No. 002492827-0001.
- ›The holder did not file observations in response to the invalidity application.
- ›The Division found the earlier RCD had been disclosed through its 3 September 2014 publication in the Community Designs Bulletin.
- ›Given the broad design freedom for ball-point pens, the minor colour and texture differences did not change the overall impression on the informed user.
- ›The application was upheld because the contested design lacked individual character under Article 6(1)(b) CDR.
Deciding panel
- MemberElisabetta FERRARO
- MemberMichele M. BENEDETTI-ALOISI
- MemberRebecca SANTANA DAVIES
Decision files
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