Invalidity · first instance · 2023-07-13
000117000
Contested design: 008285993-0003
Outcome
The application for a declaration of invalidity against Registered Community design No 008285993-0003 is rejected, and the applicant must pay the holder's costs fixed at EUR 400.
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1. Der Antrag auf Nichtigerklärung des eingetragenen Gemeinschaftsgeschmacksmusters Nr. 008285993-0003 wird zurückgewiesen. 2. Der Antragsteller trägt die Kosten des Inhabers, die auf 400 EUR festgesetzt werden.
CostsApplicant ordered to pay costs of €400
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Honeygirl Co Ltd.via PDF extraction
United Kingdom (GB)
7 beechwood Small Dole, Henfield West Sussex BN5 9YS
Represented by
Holder · RCD owner
Kai Collective Ltd.via PDF extraction
United Kingdom (GB)
447 High Road Unit D40D, London N12 0AF Vereinigtes Königreich
Represented by
Alexis Tabary
Prior art cited (51)
marbled paper design allegedly from a 1570 Seville publication by Juan de Mal Lara
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Recebimiento_qve_hizo_la_mvy_noble_y_muy_leal_ciudad_de_Seuilla_ · commons.wikimedia.org · disclosed 2021-01-01
marbled design from the Manly Palmer Hall collection of alchemical manuscripts
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 with marbled pattern
https://digitalcollections.lib.washington.edu/digital/collection/dp/id/513/rec/23 · digitalcollections.lib.washington.edu
Diane Von Furstenberg silk scarf with blue marble pattern
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 shown in a blog article
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
black-and-white marbled suit shown in a marble fashion trends article
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
marble-pattern shoe from the Stella McCartney Fall 2012 evening collection
https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/stella-mccartney-fall-2012-evening-collection/ · fashiongonerogue.com · disclosed 2012-02-21
marble-pattern top from the Stella McCartney Fall 2012 evening collection
https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/stella-mccartney-fall-2012-evening-collection/ · fashiongonerogue.com · disclosed 2012-02-21
marble-pattern suit from the Stella McCartney Fall 2012 evening collection
https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/stella-mccartney-fall-2012-evening-collection/ · fashiongonerogue.com · disclosed 2012-02-21
marble-pattern garment from the Stella McCartney Fall 2012 evening collection
https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/stella-mccartney-fall-2012-evening-collection/ · fashiongonerogue.com · disclosed 2012-02-21
marble-pattern upper garment from the Stella McCartney Fall 2012 evening collection
https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/stella-mccartney-fall-2012-evening-collection/ · fashiongonerogue.com · disclosed 2012-02-21
coloured marble-pattern T-shirt image
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2152452/From-Stella-Rihanna--wear-marble-print.html · dailymail.co.uk · disclosed 2012-05-31
marbled image from the article 'Marbleous'
http://www.minnagilligan.com/2012/12/marbleous.html · minnagilligan.com · disclosed 2012-12-15
marbled image from the article 'Marbleous'
http://www.minnagilligan.com/2012/12/marbleous.html · minnagilligan.com · disclosed 2012-12-15
marbled image from the article 'Marbleous'
http://www.minnagilligan.com/2012/12/marbleous.html · minnagilligan.com · disclosed 2012-12-15
marbled pattern shown on a garment in the article 'Marbleous'
http://www.minnagilligan.com/2012/12/marbleous.html · minnagilligan.com · disclosed 2012-12-15
black-and-white shoe with grey marble pattern
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
shoe with marble pattern across black and white surfaces
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
white or off-white marble pattern with grey veining
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
white or off-white marble pattern with grey veining
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
white or off-white marble pattern with grey and black veining
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
black-and-white garment with marble pattern
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
multicolour marble-pattern high-heeled shoes
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 for 'Conversation piece, a Film by Luchino Visconti'
https://www.rizzolibookstore.com/conversation-piece-film-luchino-visconti · rizzolibookstore.com · disclosed 2014-03-01
white or off-white marble pattern with grey veining
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
fashion item with marble lines and multicolour pattern
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
fashion item with marble lines and multicolour pattern
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
Balenciaga marble print high-top sneakers image
http://www.secondkulture.com/outfit/balenciaga-marble-print-high-top-sneakers/ · secondkulture.com · disclosed 2015-05-22
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
bag with white background and black-grey marble lines
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
high-heeled shoe with black background and white marble lines
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
fashion item shown in a Matchesfashion article
https://www.carnetchic.com/matchesfashion-com-the-best-shop-for-multi-brands-in-london/?lang=en · carnetchic.com · disclosed 2016-11-09
fashion item with black background and white marble lines
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
Pinterest image with marble pattern
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/333477547398920774/ · pinterest.co.uk · disclosed 2017-08-12
Kaleen Marble rug
https://www.rugs-direct.com/Details/Kaleen-Marble-MBL03/131090/210704 · rugs-direct.com · disclosed 2018-07-06
dress with white background and black-grey marble lines
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
Reina dress by Diane Von Furstenberg from Matchesfashion US
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/ · pinterest.co.uk
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
Fendi Fall Couture 2019 outfit with multicolour marble pattern
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 print for home
https://lxrcreate.co.uk/marble-prints-for-your-home/ · lxrcreate.co.uk
lampshade baked marble print 40x25cm
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
- ›Applicant sought invalidity for lack of novelty and individual character over 51 earlier marble-pattern disclosures from websites and publications.
- ›Holder argued the cited designs had different pattern flow, colours, tones and visual effects, so the contested design created a distinct marble impression.
- ›The Division accepted disclosure for only part of the cited evidence and rejected several exhibits for missing dates, image mismatches or insufficient identification.
- ›Given the very broad designer freedom for surface patterns, the accepted prior designs still produced different overall impressions from the contested design.
- ›The invalidity application was rejected, and the applicant was ordered to pay EUR 400 in costs.
Deciding panel
- MemberEnrico D’ERRICO
- MemberRebecca Santana Davies
- MemberElisabetta FERRARO
Decision files
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