Invalidity · first instance · 2024-01-17
000122394
Contested design: 008708408-0002
Outcome
The invalidity application is upheld, the contested RCD is declared invalid, and the holder must pay EUR 750 in costs.
Show verbatim operative text
1. The application for a declaration of invalidity is upheld. 2. Registered Community design No 008708408-0002 is declared invalid. 3. The holder bears the costs, fixed at EUR 750.
CostsHolder ordered to pay costs of €750
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Yahui Fuvia PDF extraction
China (CN)
Nanjie Village, Chengguan Town, Xinmi City, Henan Province, China
Represented by
Holder · RCD owner
Shenzhen Howsan Technology Co., LTD.via PDF extraction
China (CN)
F1201, E202, Building 78, No. 4 Industrial Zone, Mashantou Community, Matian Street, Guangming District, Shenzhen, China
Represented by
Marinos Cleanthous
Prior art cited (1)
Amazon offer for a table lamp product called "Lovebay 2 Piece Bedside Lamp Touch…"
ASIN No B 08S 6WZ RL7 · Amazon (amazon.de) · disclosed 2021-04-29
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant claimed the contested table lamp design lacked novelty and individual character in light of earlier public disclosures, including an Amazon listing predating the filing date.
- ›The holder did not file observations and left the invalidity application undefended.
- ›The Division accepted the Amazon.de offer page as sufficient internet disclosure from 29/04/2021 and found a broad designer freedom for table lamp appearance.
- ›It held that the contested design created the same overall impression as the prior lamp design, so it lacked individual character under Article 6(1)(b) CDR.
- ›The application was upheld, the contested design was declared invalid in full, and costs were awarded against the holder.
Deciding panel
- MemberElisabetta FERRARO
- MemberEnrico D’ERRICO
- MemberCarlos MATEO PÉREZ
Decision files
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