Invalidity · first instance · 2023-07-13
000116999
Contested design: 008285993-0004
Outcome
The application for a declaration of invalidity is rejected, and the applicant is ordered to pay the holder's costs fixed at EUR 400.
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1. Se desestima la solicitud de declaración de nulidad del modelo comunitario registrado n.º 008285993-0004. 2. Se condena al solicitante a que sufrague las costas del titular, fijadas en 400 EUR.
CostsApplicant ordered to pay costs of €400
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Honeygirl Co Ltdvia PDF extraction
United Kingdom (GB)
7 beechwood Small CV, Henfield West Sussex BN5 9YS Reino Unido
Represented by
Holder · RCD owner
Institucional Collective Ltdvia PDF extraction
United Kingdom (GB)
447 High Road Unit D40D, London N12 0AF Reino Unido
Represented by
Alexis Tabary
Prior art cited (51)
illustration of a marbled paper design from a Juan de Mal Lara publication
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Recebimiento_qve_hizo_la_mvy_noble_y_muy_leal_ciudad_de_Seuilla_(IA_recebimientoqveh00mall).pdf · commons.wikimedia.org / Juan de Mal Lara publication, Seville · disclosed 2021-01-01
image from the Manly Palmer Hall alchemical manuscripts collection
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Manly_Palmer_Hall_collection_of_alchemical_manuscripts,_1500-1825_(1600)_(14784039085).jpg · commons.wikimedia.org · disclosed 2015-08-02
brown and black marbled paper design
http://vintageprintable.swivelchairmedia.com/?attachment_id=3458 · vintageprintable.swivelchairmedia.com · disclosed 2011-04-07
scanned book cover image
https://digitalcollections.lib.washington.edu/digital/collection/dp/id/513/rec/23 · University of Washington Digital Collections
blue marble silk scarf
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/599308069/diane-von-furstenberg-silk-scarf-blue?show_sold_out_detail=1&ref=nla_listing_details · etsy.com
vintage Chinese abstract marble print rug
https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/rugs-carpets/chinese-rugs/vintage-chinese-abstract-marble-print-rug-modern-neoclassical-baroque-style/id-f_20038242/ · 1stdibs.com
marbled paper design image
https://bibliodyssey.blogspot.com/2010/11/marbled-paper-designs.html · bibliodyssey.blogspot.com · disclosed 2010-11-26
Orange Marbles artwork
https://www.deviantart.com/nickv47/art/orange-marbles-42439206 · deviantart.com · disclosed 2006-11-03
marble-fashion image from The History of the Marble Fashion Trend
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
Stella McCartney fall/winter 2012 evening collection image
https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/stella-mccartney-fall-2012-evening-collection/ · fashiongonerogue.com · disclosed 2012-02-21
Stella McCartney fall/winter 2012 evening collection image
https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/stella-mccartney-fall-2012-evening-collection/ · fashiongonerogue.com · disclosed 2012-02-21
Stella McCartney fall/winter 2012 evening collection image
https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/stella-mccartney-fall-2012-evening-collection/ · fashiongonerogue.com · disclosed 2012-02-21
Stella McCartney fall/winter 2012 evening collection image
https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/stella-mccartney-fall-2012-evening-collection/ · fashiongonerogue.com · disclosed 2012-02-21
Stella McCartney fall/winter 2012 evening collection image
https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/stella-mccartney-fall-2012-evening-collection/ · fashiongonerogue.com · disclosed 2012-02-21
marble-print fashion image from Daily Mail article
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2152452/From-Stella-Rihanna--wear-marble-print.html · dailymail.co.uk · disclosed 2012-05-31
image from the Marbleous article
http://www.minnagilligan.com/2012/12/marbleous.html · minnagilligan.com · disclosed 2012-12-15
image from the Marbleous article
http://www.minnagilligan.com/2012/12/marbleous.html · minnagilligan.com · disclosed 2012-12-15
image from the Marbleous article
http://www.minnagilligan.com/2012/12/marbleous.html · minnagilligan.com · disclosed 2012-12-15
image from the Marbleous article
http://www.minnagilligan.com/2012/12/marbleous.html · minnagilligan.com · disclosed 2012-12-15
marble-fashion image from The History of the Marble Fashion Trend
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
marble-fashion image from The History of the Marble Fashion Trend
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
marble-fashion image from The History of the Marble Fashion Trend
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
marble-fashion image from The History of the Marble Fashion Trend
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
marble-fashion image from The History of the Marble Fashion Trend
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
marble-fashion image from The History of the Marble Fashion Trend
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
multicolor marble patent leather pumps
https://theluxurycloset.com/women/christian-louboutin-multicolor-marble-patent-leather-so-kate-pointed-toe-pumps-size-39-p251533 · theluxurycloset.com · disclosed 2014-02-03
book cover image from Conversation Piece, a Film by Luchino Visconti
https://www.rizzolibookstore.com/conversation-piece-film-luchino-visconti · rizzolibookstore.com · disclosed 2014-03-01
marble-fashion image from The History of the Marble Fashion Trend
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
marble-fashion image from The History of the Marble Fashion Trend
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
marble-fashion image from The History of the Marble Fashion Trend
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
marble-fashion image from The History of the Marble Fashion Trend
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
grey marble print patent leather pumps
https://theluxurycloset.com/women/christian-louboutin-grey-marble-print-patent-leather-so-kate-pumps-size-405-p482877 · theluxurycloset.com · disclosed 2015-07-21
marble-pattern bag image
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
marble-pattern high-heeled shoes image
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
fashion items image from a Carnet Chic article
https://www.carnetchic.com/matchesfashion-com-the-best-shop-for-multi-brands-in-london/?lang=en · carnetchic.com · disclosed 2016-11-09
marble-pattern boots image
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
Pinterest image
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/333477547398920774/ · pinterest.co.uk · disclosed 2017-08-12
marble-pattern rug
https://www.rugs-direct.com/Details/Kaleen-Marble-MBL03/131090/210704 · rugs-direct.com
marble-pattern garment image
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
Diane Von Furstenberg dress image from Pinterest
https://www.pinterest.co.uk · pinterest.co.uk / Matchesfashion US
red plume agate hand-marbled paper
https://jemmalewismarblinganddesign.bigcartel.com/product/red-plume-agate-hand-marbled-paper · bigcartel.com · disclosed 2019-06-27
Aurora Rug by Asiatic Carpets Design AU08 Marble
https://www.rugsuk.com/aurora-rug-by-asiatic-carpets-design-au08-marble/ · rugsuk.com · disclosed 2019-07-01
marble-pattern clothing image from Fendi Fall Couture 2019
https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2019-couture/fendi/slideshow/collection#2 · vogue.com · disclosed 2019-07-04
marble lampshade in raspberry
https://www.notonthehighstreet.com/thelittlebirdpress/product/marble-lampshade-in-raspberry · notonthehighstreet.com · disclosed 2020-03-02
marble prints for home image
https://lxrcreate.co.uk/marble-prints-for-your-home/ · lxrcreate.co.uk
baked marble print lampshade
https://www.wolfandbadger.com/eu/lampshade-baked-marble-print-40x25cm/ · wolfandbadger.com · disclosed 2020-07-21
carnelian marbled silk shade
https://www.wolfandbadger.com/eu/carnelian-marbled-silk-shade/ · wolfandbadger.com · disclosed 2020-10-10
marble print skirt
https://shop.mango.com/gb/women/skirts-midi/marble-print-skirt_17057749.html · shop.mango.com · disclosed 2021-10-06
marbled print scarf
https://shop.mango.com/gb/women/scarves-and-neckscarves-neckscarves/marbled-print-scarf_17046711.html · shop.mango.com · disclosed 2021-11-06
marble print dress
https://shop.mango.com/gb/women/dresses-and-jumpsuits-midi/marble-print-dress_17087747.html · shop.mango.com · disclosed 2021-11-10
marbled jacquard sweater
https://shop.mango.com/gb/women/cardigans-and-sweaters-sweaters/marbled-jacquard-sweater_17017117.html · shop.mango.com · disclosed 2021-11-17
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant sought invalidity for lack of novelty and individual character, relying on 51 earlier marble-style surface designs and arguing that any differences were insignificant in a field of very broad design freedom.
- ›The holder replied that the contested design remained new and individually distinctive because its marble effect, lines, colors, gradients, and tones differed materially from the cited designs.
- ›The Division accepted disclosure only for part of the web evidence, found that designers of surface patterns enjoy very broad freedom, and compared the accepted earlier designs individually or in groups with the contested pattern.
- ›It found every accepted prior design created a different overall impression and the rejected evidence could not establish disclosure under Article 7, so the invalidity application was dismissed and costs were awarded against the applicant.
Deciding panel
- MemberEnrico D’ERRICO
- MemberRebecca Santana Davies
- MemberElisabetta FERRARO
Decision files
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