Invalidity · first instance · 2023-07-19
000117937
Contested design: 004394732-0001
Outcome
The invalidity application is upheld; the contested RCD is declared invalid, and the holder must bear costs fixed at EUR 750.
Show verbatim operative text
1. The application for a declaration of invalidity is upheld. 2. Registered Community design No 004394732-0001 is declared invalid. 3. The holder bears the costs, fixed at EUR 750.
CostsHolder ordered to pay costs of €750
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Polstal W. Dudek Spolka z ograniczona odpowiedzialnoscia
Poland (PL)
ul. Kolejowa 45 lok. F129, 01-210 Warszawa, Poland
Holder · RCD owner
Bratex Dachy Mrzygłód Spółka Komandytowa
Poland (PL)
ul. Przemysłowa 22, 39-200 Dębica, Poland
Prior art cited (1)
roof coverings
RCD No 003060375-0001 · Community Designs Bulletin · disclosed 2016-04-08
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant sought invalidity for lack of novelty and individual character over earlier RCD No 003060375-0001 and related market disclosures for roofing tiles.
- ›The holder argued the compared tiles differed in mounting holes, side notches, fold geometry, and segment shapes, and disputed whether the earlier design was validly disclosed in time.
- ›The Division held publication of the earlier RCD in the Community Designs Bulletin proved disclosure under Article 7(1) CDR and rejected the holder's objection.
- ›Given broad designer freedom for sheet roofing tiles, the common arrangement and overall shape outweighed the differences, so the contested design lacked individual character and was invalidated.
Deciding panel
- MemberEnrico D’ERRICO
- MemberRebecca SANTANA DAVIES
- MemberElisabetta FERRARO
Decision files
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