Invalidity · first instance · 2022-10-06
000116996
Contested design: 006632584-0001
Outcome
The invalidity application is upheld, the contested RCD is declared invalid, and the holder must pay EUR 350 in costs.
Show verbatim operative text
The application for a declaration of invalidity is upheld. Registered Community design No 006632584-0001 is declared invalid. The holder bears the costs, fixed at EUR 350.
CostsHolder ordered to pay costs of €350
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
EK-Mobilevia PDF extraction
Germany (DE)
Peiner Str. 61, 31319 Sehnde, Germany
Holder · RCD owner
Zhengzhou Lizhijue Trading Co., Ltd.via PDF extraction
China (CN)
No. 1605, Unit 3, bldg 1, Mingxuan International, No. 1 Yard, Baizhuang St, Zhengdong New Dist, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, China
Represented by
Prior art cited (1)
Changing Lifestyles Safe-er-Grip 16" Bath & Shower Handle
https://www.amazon.com; ASIN B000S8O9ME · Amazon · disclosed 2005-11-15
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant sought invalidity for lack of novelty and individual character based on an earlier shower-handle design disclosed on Amazon before the filing date.
- ›The holder was invited to respond but filed no observations on the invalidity application or the alleged prior disclosure.
- ›The Division accepted the Amazon listing dated 15/11/2005 as sufficient internet disclosure under Article 7(1) and found the designer's freedom at least average.
- ›It held that the shared handset-like shape, end elements, and color arrangement outweighed minor differences, so the contested design lacked individual character and was invalidated.
Deciding panel
- MemberLudmila CELISOVA
- MemberEnrico D’ERRICO
- MemberElisabetta FERRARO
Decision files
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| frfrançais (fr) | machine translated | Download original from EUIPO ↗ |
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| enEnglish | original | Download original from EUIPO ↗ |
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