Invalidity · first instance · 2023-08-04
000121280
Contested design: 008606032-0003
Outcome
The invalidity application is upheld, the contested RCD is declared invalid, and the holder must bear costs fixed at EUR 750.
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1. The application for a declaration of invalidity is upheld. 2. Registered Community design No 008606032-0003 is declared invalid. 3. The holder bears the costs, fixed at EUR 750.
CostsHolder ordered to pay costs of €750
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Dennis Scheinertvia PDF extraction
Germany (DE)
Steinlingen 9, 78606 Seitingen-Oberflacht, Germany
Represented by
Nader Isam Mark Tahhan
Holder · RCD owner
Fuzhou Jingzhou Technology Co., Ltd
China (CN)
54, A Zone, 1003# Shichuang Guolong Center, 100-1 Jiangbin East Avenue, Mawei Town, Mawei District, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, China
Represented by
Maria Ioannides
Prior art cited (1)
YouTube video review of alternatives to the 'MAG' grip attachments showing handles for exercise machines
https://www.youtube.com · YouTube · disclosed 2020-08-20
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›Applicant argued the contested handle design lacked novelty and individual character in light of earlier market use and a YouTube-disclosed design before the filing date.
- ›Holder filed no observations and left the invalidity application undefended.
- ›The Division accepted the YouTube screenshots as prior disclosure under Article 7(1) CDR and found at least average designer freedom for exercise-machine handles.
- ›Comparing the overall impressions, the Division found only slight differences and concluded the contested design lacked individual character under Article 6(1)(b) CDR.
- ›The application was upheld in full, the contested design was declared invalid, and costs were awarded against the holder.
Deciding panel
- MemberEnrico D’ERRICO
- MemberRebecca SANTANA DAVIES
- MemberBenjamin VAN BAVEL
Decision files
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| enEnglish | original | Download original from EUIPO ↗ |
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