Invalidity · first instance · 2022-04-25
000116992
Contested design: 004546505-0001
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 004546505-0001 is declared invalid. 3. The holder bears the costs, fixed at EUR 750.
CostsHolder ordered to pay costs of €750
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Weiyue Huvia PDF extraction
China (CN)
No. 265, Cunzhong, Hucun Village, Huyuan Township, Jinyun County, Lishui, 323000, People’s Republic of China
Represented by
Katerina Grišina
Holder · RCD owner
Deqing Livia PDF extraction
China (CN)
Nà. 250, Guanzhuang, Guanhe Village, Shagou Town, Xinghua City, Jiangshu, 210000, People’s Republic of China
Represented by
Karel Mul
Prior art cited (1)
Horevo ceiling light
https://www.amazon.de; ASIN B0727XS1SW · Amazon.de · disclosed 2017-03-09
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›Applicant sought invalidity for lack of novelty, relying on an Amazon.de disclosure of a Horevo ceiling light before the filing date.
- ›Holder filed no observations in response to the invalidity application.
- ›The Division found the Amazon listing sufficiently proved public disclosure on 09/03/2017 under Article 7(1) CDR.
- ›It held the compared ceiling-light designs identical except for immaterial bottom-view details, so the contested design lacked novelty.
- ›The application was upheld, the design invalidated in full, and costs awarded against the holder.
Deciding panel
- MemberLudmila CELISOVA
- MemberRebecca SANTANA DAVIES
- MemberMichelle DELLACHERIE
Decision files
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