Invalidity · first instance · 2023-07-13
000117001
Contested design: 008285993-0005
Outcome
The application for a declaration of invalidity against RCD No 008285993-0005 is rejected and the applicant is ordered to pay the holder's costs fixed at EUR 400.
Show verbatim operative text(es)
Se desestima la solicitud de declaración de nulidad del modelo comunitario registrado n.º 008285993-0005. 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 rose-pattern 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 · Wikimedia Commons / Sevilla publication · disclosed 2021-01-01
image 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 · Wikimedia Commons · disclosed 2015-08-02
brown and black marbled paper design
http://vintageprintable.swivelchairmedia.com/?attachment_id=3458 · Vintage Printable / Swivel Chair Media · disclosed 2011-04-07
scanned book cover image from a digital collection
https://digitalcollections.lib.washington.edu/digital/collection/dp/id/513/rec/23 · University of Washington Digital Collections
Diane Von Furstenberg silk scarf with blue marble print
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/599308069/diane-von-furstenberg-silk-scarf-blue · Etsy
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
marbled paper design shown in a blog post
https://bibliodyssey.blogspot.com/2010/11/marbled-paper-designs.html · BibliOdyssey · disclosed 2010-11-26
"Orange Marbles Art" image
https://www.deviantart.com/nickv47/art/orange-marbles-42439206 · DeviantArt · disclosed 2006-11-03
fashion image from the article "La historia de la tendencia de la moda mármol"
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · Everything Marble · disclosed 2019-01-15
fashion collection image from Stella McCartney fall/winter 2012 evening collection
https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/stella-mccartney-fall-2012-evening-collection/ · Fashion Gone Rogue · disclosed 2012-02-21
fashion collection image from Stella McCartney fall/winter 2012 evening collection
https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/stella-mccartney-fall-2012-evening-collection/ · Fashion Gone Rogue · disclosed 2012-02-21
fashion collection image from Stella McCartney fall/winter 2012 evening collection
https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/stella-mccartney-fall-2012-evening-collection/ · Fashion Gone Rogue · disclosed 2012-02-21
fashion collection image from Stella McCartney fall/winter 2012 evening collection
https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/stella-mccartney-fall-2012-evening-collection/ · Fashion Gone Rogue · disclosed 2012-02-21
fashion collection image from Stella McCartney fall/winter 2012 evening collection
https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/stella-mccartney-fall-2012-evening-collection/ · Fashion Gone Rogue · disclosed 2012-02-21
image from the article "From Stella to Rihanna... how to wear marble print"
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2152452/From-Stella-Rihanna-wear-marble-print.html · Daily Mail · disclosed 2012-05-31
image from the article "Marbleous"
http://www.minnagilligan.com/2012/12/marbleous.html · Minna Gilligan · disclosed 2012-12-15
image from the article "Marbleous"
http://www.minnagilligan.com/2012/12/marbleous.html · Minna Gilligan · disclosed 2012-12-15
image from the article "Marbleous"
http://www.minnagilligan.com/2012/12/marbleous.html · Minna Gilligan · disclosed 2012-12-15
image from the article "Marbleous"
http://www.minnagilligan.com/2012/12/marbleous.html · Minna Gilligan · disclosed 2012-12-15
fashion image from the article "La historia de la tendencia de la moda mármol"
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · Everything Marble · disclosed 2019-01-15
fashion image from the article "La historia de la tendencia de la moda mármol"
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · Everything Marble · disclosed 2019-01-15
fashion image from the article "La historia de la tendencia de la moda mármol"
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · Everything Marble · disclosed 2019-01-15
fashion image from the article "La historia de la tendencia de la moda mármol"
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · Everything Marble · disclosed 2019-01-15
fashion image from the article "La historia de la tendencia de la moda mármol"
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · Everything Marble · disclosed 2019-01-15
fashion image from the article "La historia de la tendencia de la moda mármol"
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · Everything Marble · disclosed 2019-01-15
Christian Louboutin multicolor marble patent leather high-heeled pumps
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
book image from "Conversation, a Film by Luchino Visconti"
https://www.rizzolibookstore.com/conversation-piece-film-luchino-visconti · Rizzoli Bookstore · disclosed 2014-03-01
fashion image from the article "La historia de la tendencia de la moda mármol"
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · Everything Marble · disclosed 2019-01-15
fashion image from the article "La historia de la tendencia de la moda mármol"
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · Everything Marble · disclosed 2019-01-15
fashion image from the article "La historia de la tendencia de la moda mármol"
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · Everything Marble · disclosed 2019-01-15
fashion image from the article "La historia de la tendencia de la moda mármol"
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · Everything Marble · disclosed 2019-01-15
Christian Louboutin grey marble print patent leather pumps
https://theluxurycloset.com/women/christian-louboutin-grey-marble-print-patent-leather-so-kate-pumps-size-405-p482877 · The Luxury Closet · disclosed 2015-07-21
fashion image from the article "La historia de la tendencia de la moda mármol"
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · Everything Marble · disclosed 2019-01-15
fashion image from the article "La historia de la tendencia de la moda mármol"
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · Everything Marble · disclosed 2019-01-15
multi-brand fashion article showing several patterned items
https://www.carnetchic.com/matchesfashion-com-the-best-shop-for-multi-brands-in-london/?lang=en · Carnet Chic · disclosed 2016-11-09
fashion image from the article "La historia de la tendencia de la moda mármol"
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · Everything Marble · disclosed 2019-01-15
Pinterest image with marble-style pattern
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/333477547398920774/ · Pinterest · disclosed 2017-08-12
marble rug listing
https://www.rugs-direct.com/Details/Kaleen-Marble-MBL03/131090/210704 · Rugs Direct
fashion image from the article "La historia de la tendencia de la moda mármol"
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · Everything Marble · disclosed 2019-01-15
Pinterest image from the Matchesfashion US page
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/ · Pinterest / Matchesfashion US
red plume agate hand-marbled paper
https://jemmalewismarblinganddesign.bigcartel.com/product/red-plume-agate-hand-marbled-paper · Big Cartel · disclosed 2019-06-27
Aurora Rug by Asiatic Carpets Design AU08 Marble
https://www.rugsuk.com/aurora-rug-by-asiatic-carpets-design-au08-marble/ · Rugs UK · disclosed 2019-07-01
fashion image from the press article "Fendi Fall Couture 2019"
https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2019-couture/fendi/slideshow/collection#2 · Vogue · disclosed 2019-07-04
marble lampshade in raspberry
https://www.notonthehighstreet.com/thelittlebirdpress/product/marble-lampshade-in-raspberry · Not On The High Street · disclosed 2020-03-02
marble print image from a home-decor page
https://lxrcreate.co.uk/marble-prints-for-your-home/ · LXR Create
baked marble print lampshade
https://www.wolfandbadger.com/eu/lampshade-baked-marble-print-40x25cm/ · Wolf & Badger · disclosed 2020-07-21
carnelian marbled silk shade
https://www.wolfandbadger.com/eu/carnelian-marbled-silk-shade/ · Wolf & Badger · disclosed 2020-10-10
marble print skirt
https://shop.mango.com/gb/women/skirts-midi/marble-print-skirt_17057749.html · Mango · disclosed 2021-10-06
marbled print scarf
https://shop.mango.com/gb/women/scarves-and-neckscarves-neckscarves/marbled-print-scarf_17046711.html · Mango · disclosed 2021-11-06
marble print dress
https://shop.mango.com/gb/women/dresses-and-jumpsuits-midi/marble-print-dress_17087747.html · Mango · disclosed 2021-11-10
marbled jacquard sweater
https://shop.mango.com/gb/women/cardigans-and-sweaters-sweaters/marbled-jacquard-sweater_17017117.html · Mango · disclosed 2021-11-17
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant argued that the contested surface pattern lacked novelty and individual character in light of 51 earlier marble-pattern disclosures published online.
- ›The holder replied that the cited patterns differed materially in veins, colors, gradients and tones, creating a different overall impression on the informed user.
- ›The Division accepted disclosure only for part of the cited internet evidence and found many printouts insufficient, unlinked to the alleged design, or not proven pre-filing disclosures.
- ›Given the designer's broad freedom for surface patterns, the accepted prior designs produced different overall impressions; the contested design retained individual character and novelty, so the application was rejected.
Deciding panel
- MemberEnrico D’ERRICO
- MemberRebecca Santana Davies
- MemberElisabetta FERRARO
Decision files
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| frfrançais (fr) | machine translated | Download original from EUIPO ↗ |
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| enEnglish | original | Download original from EUIPO ↗ |
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