Invalidity · first instance · 2023-07-13
000117047
Contested design: 008285993-0006
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.
Show verbatim operative text(es)
Se desestima la solicitud de declaración de nulidad del modelo comunitario registrado n.º 008285993-0006. 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 rose design, allegedly from a 1570 Seville publication
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 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 · 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
Diane Von Furstenberg Silk Scarf Blue Marble listing
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/599308069/diane-von-furstenberg-silk-scarf-blue?show_sold_out_detail=1&ref=nla_listing_details · 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 image from 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 history of the marble fashion trend'
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
marble-pattern fashion image from Stella McCartney Fall/Winter 2012 evening collection
https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/stella-mccartney-fall-2012-evening-collection/ · fashiongonerogue.com · disclosed 2012-02-21
marble-pattern fashion image from Stella McCartney Fall/Winter 2012 evening collection
https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/stella-mccartney-fall-2012-evening-collection/ · fashiongonerogue.com · disclosed 2012-02-21
marble-pattern fashion image from Stella McCartney Fall/Winter 2012 evening collection
https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/stella-mccartney-fall-2012-evening-collection/ · fashiongonerogue.com · disclosed 2012-02-21
marble-pattern fashion image from Stella McCartney Fall/Winter 2012 evening collection
https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/stella-mccartney-fall-2012-evening-collection/ · fashiongonerogue.com · disclosed 2012-02-21
marble-pattern fashion image from Stella McCartney Fall/Winter 2012 evening collection
https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/stella-mccartney-fall-2012-evening-collection/ · fashiongonerogue.com · disclosed 2012-02-21
marble-print fashion image from '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
marble-pattern image from the 'Marbleous' article
http://www.minnagilligan.com/2012/12/marbleous.html · minnagilligan.com · disclosed 2012-12-15
marble-pattern image from the 'Marbleous' article
http://www.minnagilligan.com/2012/12/marbleous.html · minnagilligan.com · disclosed 2012-12-15
marble-pattern image from the 'Marbleous' article
http://www.minnagilligan.com/2012/12/marbleous.html · minnagilligan.com · disclosed 2012-12-15
marble-pattern image from the 'Marbleous' article
http://www.minnagilligan.com/2012/12/marbleous.html · minnagilligan.com · disclosed 2012-12-15
white-and-black 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
white-and-black marble shoe image from 'The history of the marble fashion trend'
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
off-white 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
off-white 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
off-white 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
black-and-white marble clothing image from 'The history of the marble fashion trend'
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
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 · theluxurycloset.com · disclosed 2014-02-03
book image from 'Conversation Piece, a Film by Luchino Visconti'
https://www.rizzolibookstore.com/conversation-piece-film-luchino-visconti · Rizzoli Bookstore · disclosed 2014-03-01
gray-on-white 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
black-and-white marble pattern image from 'The history of the marble fashion trend'
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
black-and-white marble pattern image from 'The history of the marble fashion trend'
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
black-and-white marble pattern image from 'The history of the marble fashion trend'
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · 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?cur=GBP&cjevent=476163fd5c1f11ec827b02be0a180510&utm_source=cj&utm_medium=aff · theluxurycloset.com · disclosed 2015-07-21
bag with a marble pattern from 'The history of the marble fashion trend'
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
high-heeled shoe with a marble pattern from 'The history of the marble fashion trend'
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
article showing various patterned boxes and fashion items
https://www.carnetchic.com/matchesfashion-com-the-best-shop-for-multi-brands-in-london/?lang=en · carnetchic.com · disclosed 2016-11-09
boot with a marble pattern from 'The history of the marble fashion trend'
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
Pinterest image with a marble pattern
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.com
garment with a marble pattern from 'The history of the marble fashion trend'
https://everythingmarble.it/2019/01/15/marble-fashion-trend/ · everythingmarble.it · disclosed 2019-01-15
Diane Von Furstenberg dress image from the Matchesfashion US Pinterest page
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/ · Pinterest / Matchesfashion US
Red Plume Agate hand-marbled paper item
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/ · rugsuk.com · disclosed 2019-07-01
coat image from the 'Fendi Fall Couture 2019' slideshow
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 · notonthehighstreet.com · disclosed 2020-03-02
marble prints webpage 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/ · 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 sought invalidity for lack of novelty and individual character over 51 earlier online marble-pattern disclosures.
- ›The holder argued the contested design created a different overall impression because its patterns, colours, gradients and tones differed materially.
- ›The Division rejected several cited web disclosures as unproven, mismatched, undated, or otherwise insufficient evidence of prior disclosure.
- ›For the accepted prior designs, the Division found the informed user would perceive different overall impressions, despite broad designer freedom for surface patterns.
- ›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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| frfrançais (fr) | machine translated | Download original from EUIPO ↗ |
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