Invalidity · first instance · 2024-09-11
000122615
Contested design: 015001901-0001
Outcome
The invalidity application is upheld, the contested RCD is declared invalid, and the holders 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 0150019010001 is declared invalid. 3. The holders bear the costs, fixed at EUR 750.
CostsHolder ordered to pay costs of €750
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Shenzhen Heisai Technology Co., Ltd.
China (CN)
306B, 3F, Plant 2, Haochuang Longhua Industrial Park, 95 Yousong Road, Fukang Community, Longhua Street, Longhua District, Shenzhen, China
Holder · RCD owner
Shenzhen Fanwo E-commerce Co., Ltd.
China (CN)
3605G16, Adong, Xingheshiji, Caitianlu3069hao, Gangxiashequ, Futianjiedao, Futianqu, Shenzhen 518026, China
Prior art cited (1)
anti-insect screen
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00I94I53I?th=1 (ASIN B00I94I53I) · Amazon.de · disclosed 2013-09-18
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant argued that the contested anti-insect screen lacked individual character over earlier anti-insect screen disclosures, particularly D2 on Amazon from 18/09/2013.
- ›The holders argued that the finer mesh and greater transparency of the contested design created a different overall impression when the screens were installed.
- ›The Division accepted D2 as disclosed, found average designer freedom, and held that the shared rectangular screen, light mesh, and similarly placed zipper dominated the overall impression.
- ›The invalidity application was upheld, the contested design was declared invalid, and the holders were ordered to pay EUR 750 in costs.
Deciding panel
- MemberRasa BARAKAUSKIENĖ
- MemberLudmila ČELIŠOVÁ
- MemberAlvaro SESMA MERINO
Decision files
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| enEnglish | original | Download original from EUIPO ↗ |
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