Invalidity · first instance · 2024-12-11
000123975
Contested design: 006145025-0001
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 006145025-0001 is declared invalid. 3. The holder bears the costs, fixed at EUR 750.
CostsHolder ordered to pay costs of €750
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Marcin Szymczuk
Poland (PL)
Bohaterów Września 12, 17100 Bielsk Podlaski Poland
Represented by
Holder · RCD owner
Blach - POL Krzysztofik., Pałyga sp.j.
Poland (PL)
ul. Targowa 1, 26-300 Opoczno Poland
Represented by
Prior art cited (1)
Sheet roofing tiles
RCD No 004557874-0001 · Community Designs Bulletin (Designview) · disclosed 2018-01-29
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant argued that the contested roof-covering design lacked individual character over earlier RCD No 004557874-0001, disclosed before the filing date.
- ›The holder argued the earlier design fell within the Article 7(2) grace period and, in any event, differences in tile number, proportions, and pattern created a different overall impression.
- ›The Division held the earlier RCD was validly disclosed outside the non-extendable 12-month grace period and could be considered under Article 7(1) CDR.
- ›Given the designer's broad freedom, the extra column and proportional differences did not outweigh the strong similarities, so the contested design lacked individual character and was invalidated.
Deciding panel
- MemberEnrico D'ERRICO
- MemberRebecca SANTANA DAVIES
- MemberEmmanuel COLLIN
Decision files
| Language | Type | Source link |
|---|---|---|
| enEnglish | original | Download original from EUIPO ↗ |
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