Invalidity · first instance · 2022-07-25
000117732
Contested design: 008163869-0001
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 008163869-0001 is declared invalid. 3. The holder bears the costs, fixed at EUR 750.
CostsHolder ordered to pay costs of €750
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Concaver Sp. z o.o.via PDF extraction
Poland (PL)
Wabcz 60, 86-212 Stolno, Poland
Represented by
Michał Jędrzejewski
Holder · RCD owner
Xfelgi.pl Michał Kiełkiewicz
Poland (PL)
Poniatów, ul. Piotrkowska 4C, 97-330 Sulejów, Poland
Prior art cited (1)
wheel rim design
Community design No 007692116-0003 · Community Designs Bulletin · disclosed 2020-02-13
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant argued that the contested wheel-rim design lacked novelty and individual character, relying inter alia on earlier Community design No 007692116-0003.
- ›The holder was invited to submit observations but did not reply, so the application was effectively undefended.
- ›The Division accepted disclosure of the earlier design through its publication in the Community Designs Bulletin before the contested filing date.
- ›Comparing the spoke number, shape, arrangement and hub connection, the Division found the designs created the same 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
- MemberLudmila CELISOVA
- MemberEnrico D’ERRICO
- MemberMichele M. BENEDETTI - ALOISI
Decision files
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