Invalidity · first instance · 2023-07-13

000116998

Contested design: 008285993-0002

CDRmedium-confidence extraction

Outcome

Application rejected (holder wins)

The application for a declaration of invalidity of registered Community design No 008285993-0002 is rejected, and the applicant must bear the holder's costs fixed at EUR 400.

Show verbatim operative text(it)

La domanda di dichiarazione di nullità del disegno o modello comunitario registrato n. 008285993-0002 è respinta. La richiedente sopporta le spese sostenute dalla titolare, fissate in 400 EUR.

CostsApplicant ordered to pay costs of €400

Parties

Applicant · invalidity challenger

Honeygirl Co. Ltdvia PDF extraction

United Kingdom (GB)

7 beechwood Small LU, Henfield West Sussex BN5 9YS, Regno Unito

Represented by

BIRD & BIRD LLP

Holder · RCD owner

Apple Collective Ltdvia PDF extraction

United Kingdom (GB)

447 High Road Unit D40D, Londra N12 0AF, Regno Unito

Represented by

Alexis Tabary

Prior art cited (51)

Web disclosureD1⚠ rejected as evidence

marbled paper design image

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Recebimiento_qve_hizo_la_mvy_noble_y_muy_leal_ciudad_de_Seuilla_(IA_recebimientoqveh00mall).pdf · Wikimedia Commons · disclosed 2021-01-01

Web disclosureD2

marbled manuscript image

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Manly_Palmer_Hall_collection_of_alchemical_manuscripts,_1500-1825_(1600)_(14784039085).jpg · Wikimedia Commons · disclosed 2015-08-02

Web disclosureD3

brown and black marbled paper pattern

http://vintageprintable.swivelchairmedia.com/?attachment_id=3458 · Swivel Chair Media · disclosed 2011-04-07

Web disclosureD4⚠ rejected as evidence

scanned book cover image

https://digitalcollections.lib.washington.edu/digital/collection/dp/id/513/rec/23 · University of Washington Digital Collections

Web disclosureD5⚠ rejected as evidence

Diane Von Furstenberg silk scarf listing

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/599308069/diane-von-furstenberg-silk-scarf-blue?show_sold_out_detail=1&ref=nla_listing_details · Etsy

Web disclosureD6⚠ rejected as evidence

vintage Chinese abstract marble print rug listing

https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/rugs-carpets/chinese-rugs/vintage-chinese-abstract-marble-print-rug-modern-neoclassical-baroque-style/id-f_20038242/ · 1stDibs

Web disclosureD7

marbled paper design image

https://bibliodyssey.blogspot.com/2010/11/marbled-paper-designs.html · BibliOdyssey · disclosed 2010-11-26

Web disclosureD8

Orange Marbles Art image

https://www.deviantart.com/nickv47/art/orange-marbles-42439206 · DeviantArt · disclosed 2006-11-03

Web disclosureD9

marble-fashion dress image

https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · Everything Marble · disclosed 2019-01-15

Web disclosureD10

Stella McCartney fashion image

https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/stella-mccartney-fall-2012-evening-collection/ · Fashion Gone Rogue · disclosed 2012-02-21

Web disclosureD11

Stella McCartney fashion image

https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/stella-mccartney-fall-2012-evening-collection/ · Fashion Gone Rogue · disclosed 2012-02-21

Web disclosureD12

Stella McCartney fashion image

https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/stella-mccartney-fall-2012-evening-collection/ · Fashion Gone Rogue · disclosed 2012-02-21

Web disclosureD13

Stella McCartney fashion image

https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/stella-mccartney-fall-2012-evening-collection/ · Fashion Gone Rogue · disclosed 2012-02-21

Web disclosureD14

Stella McCartney fashion image

https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/stella-mccartney-fall-2012-evening-collection/ · Fashion Gone Rogue · disclosed 2012-02-21

Web disclosureD15

marble-print fashion image

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2152452/From-Stella-Rihanna--wear-marble-print.html · Daily Mail · disclosed 2012-05-31

Web disclosureD16

marbled fashion image

http://www.minnagilligan.com/2012/12/marbleous.html · Minna Gilligan · disclosed 2012-12-15

Web disclosureD17

marbled fashion image

http://www.minnagilligan.com/2012/12/marbleous.html · Minna Gilligan · disclosed 2012-12-15

Web disclosureD18

marbled fashion image

http://www.minnagilligan.com/2012/12/marbleous.html · Minna Gilligan · disclosed 2012-12-15

Web disclosureD19

marbled fashion image

http://www.minnagilligan.com/2012/12/marbleous.html · Minna Gilligan · disclosed 2012-12-15

Web disclosureD20

marble-fashion shoe image

https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · Everything Marble · disclosed 2019-01-15

Web disclosureD21

marble-fashion shoe image

https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · Everything Marble · disclosed 2019-01-15

Web disclosureD22

white or off-white marble pattern image

https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · Everything Marble · disclosed 2019-01-15

Web disclosureD23

white or off-white marble pattern image

https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · Everything Marble · disclosed 2019-01-15

Web disclosureD24

white or off-white marble pattern image

https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · Everything Marble · disclosed 2019-01-15

Web disclosureD25

black-and-white marble fashion image

https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · Everything Marble · disclosed 2019-01-15

Web disclosureD26⚠ rejected as evidence

Christian Louboutin marble patent leather pumps listing

https://theluxurycloset.com/women/christian-louboutin-multicolor-marble-patent-leather-so-kate-pointed-toe-pumps-size-39-p251533 · The Luxury Closet · disclosed 2014-02-03

Web disclosureD27⚠ rejected as evidence

book cover image for 'Conversation, Film by Luchino Visconti'

https://www.rizzolibookstore.com/conversation-piece-film-luchino-visconti · Rizzoli Bookstore · disclosed 2014-03-01

Web disclosureD28

white or off-white marble pattern image

https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · Everything Marble · disclosed 2019-01-15

Web disclosureD29

marble-fashion image

https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · Everything Marble · disclosed 2019-01-15

Web disclosureD30

marble-fashion image

https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · Everything Marble · disclosed 2019-01-15

Web disclosureD31

Balenciaga marble-print fashion image

http://www.secondkulture.com/outfit/balenciaga-marble-print-high-top-sneakers/ · Second Kulture · disclosed 2015-05-22

Web disclosureD32⚠ rejected as evidence

Christian Louboutin grey marble print pumps listing

https://theluxurycloset.com/women/christian-louboutin-grey-marble-print-patent-leather-so-kate-pumps-size-405-p482877?cur=GBP · The Luxury Closet · disclosed 2015-07-21

Web disclosureD33

marble-pattern bag image

https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · Everything Marble · disclosed 2019-01-15

Web disclosureD34

marble-pattern boot image

https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · Everything Marble · disclosed 2019-01-15

Web disclosureD35⚠ rejected as evidence

multi-brand fashion article image

https://www.carnetchic.com/matchesfashion-com-the-best-shop-for-multi-brands-in-london/?lang=en · Carnet Chic · disclosed 2016-11-09

Web disclosureD36

marble-pattern high-heeled footwear image

https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · Everything Marble · disclosed 2019-01-15

Web disclosureD37⚠ rejected as evidence

Pinterest image of marble-pattern item

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/333477547398920774/ · Pinterest · disclosed 2017-08-12

Web disclosureD38

marble rug listing

https://www.rugs-direct.com/Details/Kaleen-Marble-MBL03/131090/210704 · Rugs Direct · disclosed 2018-07-06

Web disclosureD39

marble-pattern dress image

https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · Everything Marble · disclosed 2019-01-15

Web disclosureD40⚠ rejected as evidence

Matchesfashion marble dress Pinterest image

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/ · Pinterest

Web disclosureD41⚠ rejected as evidence

hand-marbled paper product page

https://jemmalewismarblinganddesign.bigcartel.com/product/red-plume-agate-hand-marbled-paper · Big Cartel · disclosed 2019-06-27

Web disclosureD42⚠ rejected as evidence

Aurora Rug by Asiatic Carpets product page

https://www.rugsuk.com/aurora-rug-by-asiatic-carpets-design-au08-marble/ · Rugs UK · disclosed 2019-07-01

Web disclosureD43

Fendi Fall Couture 2019 fashion image

https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2019-couture/fendi/slideshow/collection#2 · Vogue · disclosed 2019-07-04

Web disclosureD44

marble lampshade product page

https://www.notonthehighstreet.com/thelittlebirdpress/product/marble-lampshade-in-raspberry · Not On The High Street · disclosed 2020-03-02

Web disclosureD45⚠ rejected as evidence

marble prints webpage image

https://lxrcreate.co.uk/marble-prints-for-your-home/ · LXR Create

Web disclosureD46⚠ rejected as evidence

baked marble print lampshade listing

https://www.wolfandbadger.com/eu/lampshade-baked-marble-print-40x25cm/ · Wolf & Badger · disclosed 2020-07-21

Web disclosureD47⚠ rejected as evidence

carnelian marbled silk shade listing

https://www.wolfandbadger.com/eu/carnelian-marbled-silk-shade/ · Wolf & Badger · disclosed 2020-10-10

Web disclosureD48⚠ rejected as evidence

marble print skirt listing

https://shop.mango.com/gb/women/skirts-midi/marble-print-skirt_17057749.html · Mango · disclosed 2021-10-06

Web disclosureD49⚠ rejected as evidence

marbled print scarf listing

https://shop.mango.com/gb/women/scarves-and-neckscarves-neckscarves/marbled-print-scarf_17046711.html · Mango · disclosed 2021-11-06

Web disclosureD50⚠ rejected as evidence

marble print dress listing

https://shop.mango.com/gb/women/dresses-and-jumpsuits-midi/marble-print-dress_17087747.html · Mango · disclosed 2021-11-10

Web disclosureD51⚠ rejected as evidence

marbled jacquard sweater listing

https://shop.mango.com/gb/women/cardigans-and-sweaters-sweaters/marbled-jacquard-sweater_17017117.html · Mango · disclosed 2021-11-17

Legal grounds invoked

Article 25(1)(b)Article 4(1)Article 5(1)(b)Article 6(1)(b)Article 7

Argument summary

›The applicant sought invalidity for lack of novelty and individual character, relying on 51 earlier internet disclosures of marble or marbled surface patterns.
›The holder argued the cited designs differed in motif, direction, colour, shading and overall marble effect, so the contested design created a different overall impression.
›The Division accepted only part of the internet evidence, rejecting several exhibits because disclosure dates, publication circumstances, or the link between the cited image and the source were not proven.
›Given the wide designer freedom for surface patterns and the informed user's relatively high attention, none of the accepted earlier designs destroyed individual character or novelty, so the application was rejected.

Deciding panel

MemberEnrico D'ERRICO
MemberRebecca Santana Davies
MemberElisabetta FERRARO

Decision files

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Locarno classes

32.00

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