Invalidity · first instance · 2021-11-25
000115511
Contested design: 008212914-0006
Outcome
The invalidity application is rejected, and the applicant must pay the holder's costs fixed at EUR 400.
Show verbatim operative text
1. The application for a declaration of invalidity of registered Community design No 0082129140006 is rejected. 2. The applicant bears the holder’s costs, fixed at EUR 400.
CostsApplicant ordered to pay costs of €400
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Xiaolong Yangvia PDF extraction
China (CN)
Group 2, Songyuan Village, Nanwan Township, Hengdong County, Hunan 421400, People’s Republic of China
Represented by
Holder · RCD owner
Aimo Marking Co., Ltdvia PDF extraction
China (CN)
28532, RM. 105, 6 Baohua RD., Hengqin New Area, Zhuhai, People’s Republic of China
Represented by
Ákos Süle
Prior art cited (1)
Embossing Label Tape 3/8 Zoll Kompatible Dymo 3D Plastik Etiketten
https://www.amazon.de; ASIN B07MF2W3C9 · Amazon.de · disclosed 2019-01-30
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant sought invalidity for lack of novelty and individual character based on an earlier Amazon product disclosure of compatible embossing label tape.
- ›The holder filed no observations in response to the invalidity application.
- ›The Division accepted the Amazon listing as sufficient proof of disclosure before the filing date under Article 7(1) CDR.
- ›It found the contested design created a different overall impression because of transparency, base shape, exposed tape, and the visible 'START' marking.
- ›The application was rejected because the contested design retained individual character under Article 6(1)(b) CDR.
Deciding panel
- MemberLudmila CELISOVA
- MemberElisabetta FERRARO
- MemberMichele M. BENEDETTI – ALOISI
Decision files
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