Invalidity · first instance · 2023-07-13
000117028
Contested design: 008285993-0001
Outcome
The application for a declaration of invalidity against RCD No 008285993 is dismissed, 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. 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 sil 5 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 (31)
marbled paper illustration allegedly from a 1570 publication by Juan de Mal Lara
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
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 · Wikimedia Commons · 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 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 blue marble listing
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/599308069/diane-von-furstenberg-silk-scarf-blue · Etsy
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
marbled paper design shown on BibliOdyssey
https://bibliodyssey.blogspot.com/2010/11/marbled-paper-designs.html · BibliOdyssey · disclosed 2010-11-26
Orange Marbles Art
https://www.deviantart.com/nickv47/art/orange-marbles-42439206 · DeviantArt · disclosed 2006-11-03
marble fashion trend article with multiple fashion images and patterns
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
Stella McCartney fall/winter 2012 evening collection images
https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/stella-mccartney-fall-2012-evening-collection/ · Fashion Gone Rogue · disclosed 2012-02-21
Daily Mail marble-print fashion article
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2152452/From-Stella-Rihanna-wear-marble-print.html · Daily Mail · disclosed 2012-05-31
Marbleous article with multiple marked images
http://www.minnagilligan.com/2012/12/marbleous.html · minnagilligan.com · disclosed 2012-12-15
Christian Louboutin multicolor marble patent leather 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
Conversation Piece, a Film by Luchino Visconti book image
https://www.rizzolibookstore.com/conversation-piece-film-luchino-visconti · Rizzoli Bookstore · disclosed 2014-03-01
Balenciaga marble print high-top sneakers article image
http://www.secondkulture.com/outfit/balenciaga-marble-print-high-top-sneakers/ · secondkulture.com · disclosed 2015-05-22
Christian Louboutin grey marble 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
multi-brand fashion article with several items
https://www.carnetchic.com/matchesfashion-com-the-best-shop-for-multi-brands-in-london/?lang=en · carnetchic.com · disclosed 2016-11-09
Pinterest user page image
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/333477547398920774/ · Pinterest · disclosed 2017-08-12
Kaleen Marble rug listing
https://www.rugs-direct.com/Details/Kaleen-Marble-MBL03/131090/210704 · Rugs Direct · disclosed 2018-07-06
Matchesfashion US Pinterest image of a Diane Von Furstenberg dress
Pinterest page of Matchesfashion US · Pinterest
Red Plume Agate hand-marbled paper listing
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 listing
https://www.rugsuk.com/aurora-rug-by-asiatic-carpets-design-au08-marble/ · Rugs UK · disclosed 2019-07-01
Fendi Fall Couture 2019 image
https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2019-couture/fendi/slideshow/collection#2 · Vogue · disclosed 2019-07-04
marble lampshade in raspberry listing
https://www.notonthehighstreet.com/thelittlebirdpress/product/marble-lampshade-in-raspberry · Not On The High Street · disclosed 2020-03-02
marble prints for your home webpage
https://lxrcreate.co.uk/marble-prints-for-your-home/ · lxrcreate.co.uk
lampshade baked marble print 40x25cm listing
https://www.wolfandbadger.com/eu/lampshade-baked-marble-print-40x25cm/ · Wolf & Badger · disclosed 2020-07-21
carnelian marbled silk shade listing
https://www.wolfandbadger.com/eu/carnelian-marbled-silk-shade/ · Wolf & Badger · disclosed 2020-10-10
Mango marble print skirt listing
https://shop.mango.com/gb/women/skirts-midi/marble-print-skirt_17057749.html · Mango · disclosed 2021-10-06
Mango marbled print scarf listing
https://shop.mango.com/gb/women/scarves-and-neckscarves-neckscarves/marbled-print-scarf_17046711.html · Mango · disclosed 2021-11-06
Mango marble print dress listing
https://shop.mango.com/gb/women/dresses-and-jumpsuits-midi/marble-print-dress_17087747.html · Mango · disclosed 2021-11-10
Mango 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
Argument summary
- ›The applicant sought invalidity under Articles 25(1)(b), 4(1), 5(1)(b) and 6(1)(b) CDR, arguing that 51 earlier marble or surface-pattern designs deprived the contested design of novelty and individual character.
- ›The holder replied that the contested design's marble effect, lines, gradients and tones differed materially from the cited designs and produced a different overall impression.
- ›The Division accepted disclosure only for part of the cited web evidence, found very broad designer freedom for surface patterns, and compared the accepted earlier designs with the registered black-and-white pattern.
- ›It found the contested design remained new and had individual character over all accepted prior designs, so the invalidity application was rejected and the applicant had to pay EUR 400 in costs.
Deciding panel
- MemberEnrico D’ERRICO
- MemberRebecca Santana Davies
- MemberElisabetta FERRARO
Decision files
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