Invalidity · first instance · 2022-06-03
000116949
Contested design: 008478473-0001
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
The application for a declaration of invalidity is upheld. Registered Community design No 008478473-0001 is declared invalid. 3. The holder bears the costs, fixed at EUR 750.
CostsHolder ordered to pay costs of €750
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Qiwen Zhangvia PDF extraction
China (CN)
No.2, Xincun Lane, Shuikou Zhangjiacun Street, Beijiao Town, Shunde District,, Foshan, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
Represented by
Holder · RCD owner
Shenzhen Yidaotongda Technology Co., Ltd.
China (CN)
B308, FIYTA Building, No.163 Zhenhua Road, Huahang Community, Huaqiangbei Street, Futian District, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China
Represented by
Prior art cited (1)
Multi-functional gel cushion / chair seat support cushion sold on Amazon
ASIN B07S6MLWM2 · Amazon website · disclosed 2019-05-27
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant sought invalidity for lack of novelty or individual character over an earlier gel cushion sold on Amazon before the filing date.
- ›The applicant relied on an Amazon product listing for a multi-functional gel cushion with ASIN B07S6MLWM2 available since 27/05/2019.
- ›The holder filed no observations, so the Division assessed individual character first and accepted the Amazon listing as sufficient disclosure under Article 7(1) CDR.
- ›The Division found the designs created the same overall impression apart from colour, so the contested design lacked individual character and was declared invalid.
Deciding panel
- MemberEnrico D’ERRICO
- MemberMichele M. BENEDETTI - ALOISI
- MemberRebecca SANTANA DAVIES
Decision files
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