Invalidity · first instance · 2024-09-11
000122635
Contested design: 015001929-0001
Outcome
The invalidity application is upheld, the contested registered Community design is declared invalid, and the holders must bear costs fixed at EUR 750.
Show verbatim operative text(es)
1. Se estima la solicitud de declaración de nulidad. 2. Se declara nulo el modelo comunitario registrado n.º 015001929-0001. 3. Los titulares cargarán con las costas, fijadas en 750 EUR.
CostsHolder ordered to pay costs of €750
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Shenzhen Heisai Technology Co., Ltd.via PDF extraction
China (CN)
306B, 3F, Plant 2, Haochuang Longhua Industrial Park, 95 Yousong Road, Fukang Community, Longhua Street, Longhua Country, Shenzhen, China
Holder · RCD owner
Shenzhen Fanwo E-Commerce Co., Ltd.via PDF extraction
China (CN)
3605G16, Adong, Xingheshiji, Caitianlu3069hao, Gangxiashequ, Futianjiedao, Futianqu, Futianqu, Shenzhen 518026, China
Prior art cited (1)
DIYexpert insect screen
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B08VC3CQYT?th=1 · Amazon.de · disclosed 2021-01-28
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant argued the contested insect screen lacked individual character over earlier disclosure D1 and also alleged non-compliance with Article 25(1)(a) because the views showed inconsistent mesh colour.
- ›The holders said the darker appearance in view 1.3 resulted from photography conditions and that the much finer, more transparent mesh created a different overall impression.
- ›The Division accepted the Amazon.de listing for the DIYexpert screen as prior disclosure from 28 January 2021 and treated it as part of the prior art under Article 7(1).
- ›Comparing the registered views, the Division found the shared rectangular screen, dark mesh and centrally placed zipper outweighed the frame difference, so the contested design lacked individual character.
- ›The invalidity application was upheld under Article 25(1)(b) in conjunction with Articles 4(1) and 6(1)(b); the other grounds were not examined and costs were awarded against the holders.
Deciding panel
- MemberRasa BARAKAUSKIENE
- MemberLudmila ELIŠOVÁ
- MemberALVARO Sesma MERINO
Decision files
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