Invalidity · first instance · 2024-07-02
000124457
Contested design: 007874193-0001
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 007874193-0001 is declared invalid. 3. The holder bears the costs, fixed at EUR 750.
CostsHolder ordered to pay costs of €750
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Baifeng Shenvia PDF extraction
China (CN)
No.17 Shencai House, Wucheyan Village, Huangjiabu Town, Yuyao City, Zhejiang Province, China
Represented by
Holder · RCD owner
Shenzhen Nanxin Ttechnology Limitedvia PDF extraction
China (CN)
605, No. 5 Xiangzhao Building, Longping Community, Dalang St., Longhua Dist., Shenzhen, Guangdong China
Represented by
Marcella Clarke
Prior art cited (1)
Light projectors, Projector lamps
RCD No 007799820-0001 · Community Designs Bulletin · disclosed 2020-04-15
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant sought invalidity for lack of novelty and individual character, relying on an earlier published RCD said to match the contested design in all material features.
- ›The holder was invited to respond but filed no observations, so the application was effectively undefended.
- ›The Division found the earlier RCD had been validly disclosed before the filing date and that both designs created the same overall impression on the informed user despite a slight shade difference.
- ›The contested design lacked individual character under Article 6(1)(b), so the application was upheld and the design was declared invalid.
Deciding panel
- MemberEnrico D’ERRICO
- MemberRebecca SANTANA DAVIES
- MemberEmmanuel COLLIN
Decision files
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