Invalidity · first instance · 2023-01-13
000119242
Contested design: 009067853-0001
Outcome
The invalidity application is upheld, the contested RCD is declared invalid, and the holder must pay fixed costs of EUR 750.
Show verbatim operative text
1. The application for a declaration of invalidity is upheld. 2. Registered Community design No 009067853-0001 is declared invalid. 3. The holder bears the costs, fixed at EUR 750.
CostsHolder ordered to pay costs of €750
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Chengdu Jiechen Technology Co., Ltd.via PDF extraction
China (CN)
A-5-1, No. 19, Zhenxing West 1st Road, Jinniu High-tech Industrial Park, Chengdu, 610036, China
Represented by
Holder · RCD owner
Chongqingzhuozhuoqihua Technology CO., Ltd
China (CN)
15-6, Building 5, No. 49, Yongsheng Road, Xiyong Street, High-tech Zone, Chongqing, 400000, China
Represented by
Prior art cited (1)
ergonomic pillow
CN 305090559 S · CNIPA · disclosed 2019-04-02
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant argued the contested ergonomic pillow lacked novelty and individual character over earlier Chinese design CN 305090559 S published before the filing date.
- ›The holder was invited to file observations on the invalidity application but submitted no reply.
- ›The Division accepted the CNIPA extract as proof of prior disclosure under Article 7(1) CDR and found broad designer freedom for ergonomic pillows.
- ›It held the shared shape and proportions dominated the overall impression, while colour and extra bumps were minor differences, so the contested design lacked individual character.
Deciding panel
- MemberElisabetta FERRARO
- MemberRebecca SANTANA DAVIES
- MemberEnrico D’ERRICO
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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