Invalidity · first instance · 2022-10-11
000118638
Contested design: 008326821-0003
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 008326821-0003 is declared invalid. 3. The holder bears the costs, fixed at EUR 750.
CostsHolder ordered to pay costs of €750
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Anhui Jikedongshen Fitness Equipment Technology Co., Ltd.
China (CN)
A5, phase II, Gongtou-Liheng Industrial Square, Taohua Industrial Park, Feixi County, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China
Represented by
Holder · RCD owner
Xueyan Xing
China (CN)
101 Xingye Road, Xixiang, Bao'an District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Represented by
Marinos Cleanthous
Prior art cited (1)
resistance band exercising apparatus
CN 208049292 U · Chinese utility model publication · disclosed 2018-11-06
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›Applicant sought invalidity for lack of novelty and individual character, relying in particular on Chinese utility model CN 208049292 U disclosed before the filing date.
- ›Holder filed no observations in response to the invalidity application.
- ›The Division found the prior utility model was publicly disclosed on 2018-11-06 and could be relied on under Article 7(1) CDR.
- ›It held the contested design created the same overall impression as the prior design, so it lacked individual character.
- ›The application was upheld, the design was declared invalid, and costs were awarded against the holder.
Deciding panel
- MemberEnrico D’ERRICO
- MemberElisabetta FERRARO
- MemberLudmila CELISOVA
Decision files
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