Invalidity · first instance · 2024-05-30
000124078
Contested design: 015037107-0001
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 015037107-0001 is declared invalid. 3. The holder bears the costs, fixed at EUR 750.
CostsHolder ordered to pay costs of €750
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Wenzhou Tongyong Locks Co., Ltdvia PDF extraction
China (CN)
No.1 Cihu Section of No. 104 National Road, Wutian Sub-district, Ouhai, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China
Represented by
Holder · RCD owner
Yami Zhongchuang (wenzhou) Technology Co., Ltd.
China (CN)
Room 404, Building 1, Yuele Mingyuan, Yuele West Street, Wutian Street, Ouhai district, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China
Represented by
Jörg Brettschneider
Prior art cited (2)
Chinese utility model for a handcuff lock password retrieving structure
CN 21 936 56 99 U · China utility model publication · disclosed 2023-07-18
Alibaba offer for 'Tonyon Factory Steel bicycle accessories chain anti theft…' lock product
https://alibaba.com · Alibaba · disclosed 2023-05-24
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant sought invalidity for lack of novelty and individual character over earlier lock disclosures, arguing broad designer freedom for motorcycle locks.
- ›The applicant relied on a Chinese utility model publication and an Alibaba product listing predating the contested design filing date.
- ›The holder filed no observations in response to the invalidity application.
- ›The Division accepted D1 as disclosed under Article 7(1) CDR and found the contested lock created the same overall impression as the earlier design.
- ›The application was upheld, the contested design was declared invalid for lack of individual character, and costs were awarded against the holder.
Deciding panel
- MemberElisabetta FERRARO
- MemberEnrico D'ERRICO
- MemberCristina SENERIO LLOVET
Decision files
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