Invalidity · first instance · 2023-05-22
000119039
Contested design: 008679534-0001
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(it)
1. La domanda di dichiarazione di nullità è accolta. 2. Il disegno o modello comunitario registrato n. 008679534-0001 è dichiarato nullo. 3. Il titolare sopporta l’onere delle spese, fissate a 750 EUR.
CostsHolder ordered to pay costs of €750
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Crocs, Inc.via PDF extraction
United States (US)
13601 Via Varra, Broomfield Colorado 80020, Stati Uniti
Represented by
Holder · RCD owner
Binbin Cai
Italy (IT)
Via Adriano Cecioni 36, 00155 Roma, Italia
Represented by
Mario Carrella
Prior art cited (1)
beach shoes
RCD No 001849258-0004 · Community Designs Bulletin · disclosed 2011-04-27
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant sought invalidity for lack of individual character based on earlier RCD No 001849258-0004 for beach footwear.
- ›The holder argued that differences in the rim profile, sole pattern, number of upper holes, color, and the 'JOMIX' marking gave the contested design individual character.
- ›The Division found the earlier RCD was validly disclosed before the filing date and that the designer's freedom for beach shoes was high.
- ›It held that the common clog shape, heel strap, side vents, and circular perforations dominated the overall impression, so the contested design lacked individual character and was invalidated.
Deciding panel
- MemberElisabetta FERRARO
- MemberEnrico D’ERRICO
- MemberMichele M. BENEDETTI ALOISI
Decision files
| Language | Type | Source link |
|---|---|---|
| enEnglish (en) | machine translated | Download original from EUIPO ↗ |
| itItalian | original | Download original from EUIPO ↗ |
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