Invalidity · first instance · 2023-11-15
000119517
Contested design: 008741854-0001
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 0087418540001 is declared invalid. 3. The holder bears the costs, fixed at EUR 750.
CostsHolder ordered to pay costs of €750
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Shenzhen Zimu Ruoyan Technology Co., Ltd.via PDF extraction
China (CN)
406, Jinyucheng Building, Bantian Street, Longgang District, Shenzhen, China
Represented by
Holder · RCD owner
Shenzhen Kalinuo Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd.
China (CN)
No. 1309, Building 33, Nanyuan New Village, Meilong Avenue, Minzhi Street, Longhua District, Shenzhen, China
Represented by
Qiang Zhou
Prior art cited (1)
Sanlinkee Alarm Clock
ASIN B08 5ZL HC4N · amazon.de · disclosed 2021-02-02
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›Applicant sought invalidity for lack of novelty, relying on an alarm clock allegedly sold online before the contested design's filing date.
- ›The applicant argued the prior Amazon-listed clock disclosed all relevant features; the holder filed no observations and left the application undefended.
- ›The Division accepted the Amazon.de printout as prior disclosure under Article 7(1) and found the only difference, the word 'Tinload', immaterial.
- ›The contested design lacked novelty, so the invalidity application was upheld and the design was declared invalid with costs against the holder.
Deciding panel
- MemberRasa BARAKAUSKIENĖ
- MemberLudmila ČELIŠOVÁ
- MemberRebecca SANTANA DAVIES
Decision files
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