Invalidity · first instance · 2024-09-06
000124418
Contested design: 008736656-0001
Outcome
The invalidity application is upheld, the contested RCD is declared invalid in full, and the holder must pay EUR 750 in costs.
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1. The application for a declaration of invalidity is upheld. 2. Registered Community design No 0087366560001 is declared invalid. 3. The holder bears the costs, fixed at EUR 750.
CostsHolder ordered to pay costs of €750
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Wei Wangvia PDF extraction
China (CN)
R 504, 2 Floor, Building 7, Yuhu Zhengrong Jun, 655 Lilan Middle Road, Gongchen St, Licheng District, Putian, Fujian 351100, China
Represented by
Sylvie Noachovitch
Holder · RCD owner
Yiwu Langxun Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd
China (CN)
No. 69, Huangzhai Village, Houzhai Street, Yiwu 321000, China
Represented by
Prior art cited (1)
LANGXUN 9.5ft large size metal circle balloon arch offered on Amazon
ASIN B08 3NQ 59BC · Amazon · disclosed 2020-08-12
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant argued that the contested balloon arch design copied its earlier Amazon-sold design and therefore lacked novelty and individual character.
- ›The holder argued the Amazon evidence only showed a later shipment to France and US reviews, so the prior design had not been made available to relevant EU trade circles.
- ›The Division found the Amazon offer and pre-filing reviews proved disclosure under Article 7(1) CDR and that the holder had not rebutted the presumption of public availability.
- ›The Division found no differences between the prior and contested designs, held the contested design not new under Article 5(1)(b) CDR, and invalidated it.
Deciding panel
- MemberLudmila ČELIŠOVÁ
- MemberBenjamin VAN BAVEL
- MemberRasa BARAKAUSKIENÉ
Decision files
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