Invalidity · first instance · 2022-06-07
000117378
Contested design: 008264055-0001
Outcome
The invalidity application is upheld and the contested RCD is declared invalid.
Show verbatim operative text
1. The application for a declaration of invalidity is upheld. 2. Registered Community design No 008264055-0001 is declared invalid.
CostsHolder ordered to pay costs of €750
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Shenzhen Zhonglineng Technology Co., Ltd.via PDF extraction
China (CN)
Rm 501, Building B2, Industrial zone 2, No. 56, Qikeng Second Road, Baolong st., Longgang District, Shenzhen, China
Represented by
Holder · RCD owner
Shenzhen Zefan Home Furnishing Co., Ltd.
China (CN)
405B, Yangnan Business Building, No.272, Chuangye 2nd Road, Xin'an Street,Baoan District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, China
Represented by
Isabelle Bertaux
Prior art cited (1)
Bluetooth Headphones Hat offered by Eversee
https://www.amazon.de; ASIN B07VCDHTB5 · Amazon.de · disclosed 2019-07-28
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant sought invalidity for lack of individual character, arguing the contested hat closely reproduced a Bluetooth hat disclosed on Amazon before the filing date.
- ›The holder was invited to respond but filed no observations.
- ›The Division accepted the Amazon listing as prior disclosure under Article 7(1) CDR and found the informed user would receive the same overall impression from both hats.
- ›Given the high degree of design freedom for hats, the minor pattern difference was insufficient; the application was upheld and the design invalidated.
Deciding panel
- MemberMichele M. BENEDETTI-ALOISI
- MemberLudmila CELISOVA
- MemberRebecca SANTANA DAVIES
Decision files
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