Invalidity · first instance · 2023-05-16
000120238
Contested design: 009161474-0009
Outcome
The invalidity application is upheld, the contested RCD is declared invalid, and the holder must bear costs fixed at EUR 750.
Show verbatim operative text
1. The application for a declaration of invalidity is upheld. 2. Registered Community design No 009161474-0009 is declared invalid. 3. The holder bears the costs, fixed at EUR 750.
CostsHolder ordered to pay costs of €750
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Foshan Gangrou Aluminum Products Co., Ltd.via PDF extraction
China (CN)
One of No. 13, Shannan Ave., 3rd Rd., South Dist., Songgang Shannan Development Zone, Shishan Town, Nanhai Dist., Foshan City 528225 China
Represented by
Qiang Zhou
Holder · RCD owner
Zhen Kuang
China (CN)
No. 0097, Xu Town, Guanxi Town, Taihe County, Ji'an City, Jiangxi Province 343000, China
Represented by
Prior art cited (1)
fan stand
CN 307120773 S · China · disclosed 2022-02-18
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant sought invalidity for lack of novelty and individual character, relying on several earlier designs, especially Chinese registered design CN 307120773 S.
- ›The holder was invited to submit observations but did not reply.
- ›The Division found the earlier design had been disclosed before the filing date and that the compared designs created the same overall impression on the informed user.
- ›The application was upheld, the contested design was declared invalid, and the holder was ordered to bear EUR 750 in costs.
Deciding panel
- MemberElisabetta FERRARO
- MemberEnrico D’ERRICO
- MemberCarlos MATÉO PÉREZ
Decision files
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