Invalidity · first instance · 2024-02-19
000122617
Contested design: 015001194-0001
Outcome
The invalidity application is rejected, and the applicant must pay the holder's costs fixed at EUR 400.
Show verbatim operative text
1. The application for a declaration of invalidity of registered Community design No 0150011940001 is rejected. 2. The applicant bears the holder’s costs, fixed at EUR 400.
CostsApplicant ordered to pay costs of €400
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Huafeng Xiongvia PDF extraction
China (CN)
Dongsi Village, Xincheng Street, Ruian City, Zhejiang Province, China
Represented by
Sylvie Noachovitch
Holder · RCD owner
Shanghai Cuiliang E-commerce Co., Ltd
China (CN)
Room 2185, Floor 1, Building 2, No. 57, Tangnan street, Yuepu Town, Baoshan District, Shanghai, China
Represented by
Isabelle Bertaux
Prior art cited (5)
4 Bolt Power Distribution Block with Cover
ASIN B 07C 648 3RC · Amazon.de · disclosed 2019-07-10
HOIIME 12 V - 48 V Bus Bar Power Distribution Block with 4 x M8 Terminal Studs, High Performance Module BUSBAR with Cover for Cars RVs Ships Yachts (Red & Black, 2 pieces)
ASIN B 0B9 41Z WPS · Amazon.co.uk · disclosed 2022-09-01
HOIIME 12 V - 48 V Bus Bar Power Distribution Block with 4 x M8 Terminal Studs, High Performance Module BUSBAR with Cover for Cars RVs Ships Yachts (Red & Black, 2 pieces)
ASIN B 0BF DQ7 7KJ · Amazon.co.uk · disclosed 2022-09-19
CPROSP 2-Piece Bus Rails with Lid 250 A, Power Distribution Rail with 4 x M8 Bolt Connection, Battery Connection Block 5/16 Inches, BusBar Box for Car RV Boat Yacht
ASIN B 0BG XS2 JRB · Amazon.de · disclosed 2022-09-30
12 V - 48 V DC busbar distributor block 250 A BusBar box with 4 x M8 terminal bolts, high performance module, power distribution block, grounding current for car, RV, boat, yacht (red, black, 2 pieces)
ASIN B 0B9 41Z WPS · Amazon.de · disclosed 2022-08-09
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant sought invalidity for lack of novelty, relying on five Amazon product disclosures said to predate the contested design.
- ›The holder filed no observations in response to the invalidity application.
- ›The Division accepted the Amazon printouts as evidence of prior disclosure under Article 7(1) CDR.
- ›It found the earlier designs were not proven identical in all relevant features because key views were missing and some visible details differed.
- ›The invalidity application was therefore rejected and costs were awarded against the applicant.
Deciding panel
- MemberEnrico D’ERRICO
- MemberIneta GALUBICKE
- MemberRasa BARAKAUSKIENÉ
Decision files
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