Invalidity · first instance · 2024-02-23
000122974
Contested design: 008213599-0001
Outcome
The invalidity application is upheld, and Registered Community design No 008213599-0001 is declared invalid.
Show verbatim operative text
The application for a declaration of invalidity is upheld. Registered Community design No 008213599-0001 is declared invalid.
CostsHolder ordered to pay costs of €750
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Weirui Yangvia PDF extraction
China (CN)
No.3333, 3/F, Shenzhou Computer Building, Beier Road, Bantian Street, Longgang District, Shenzhen, China
Represented by
Sylvie Noachovitch
Holder · RCD owner
Liu, Hangvia PDF extraction
China (CN)
Group 3, Gonggou Village, Zhongxing Town, Jiajiang County, Leshan, China
Represented by
Prior art cited (1)
Amazon offer for the 'Luoatip 20 W USB C Fast Charger' mobile phone battery charger
ASIN B 088 2SG 52T; https://www.amazon.de · Amazon · disclosed 2020-05-05
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant sought invalidity for lack of novelty based on an earlier mobile phone charger design disclosed online before the contested design's filing date.
- ›The applicant relied on Amazon printouts showing the Luoatip charger, ASIN B 088 2SG 52T, offered since 05/05/2020 and reviewed with product images on 01/09/2020.
- ›The holder filed no observations, so the disclosure evidence and the applicant's comparison were unrebutted.
- ›The Division found the earlier charger disclosed under Article 7(1) CDR and identical in all essential features, with only an immaterial shade difference.
- ›The application was upheld because the contested design lacked novelty and was declared invalid, with costs awarded against the holder.
Deciding panel
- MemberElisabetta FERRARO
- MemberEnrico D'ERRICO
- MemberEmmanuel COLLIN
Decision files
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