Invalidity · first instance · 2025-04-28
000127556
Contested design: 008268130-0001
Outcome
The invalidity application is upheld, the contested RCD is declared invalid, and the holder 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 008268130-0001 is declared invalid. 3. The holder bears the costs, fixed at EUR 750.
CostsHolder ordered to pay costs of €750
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Guangzhou NO Line Creation Culture Dept Co., Ltd.via PDF extraction
China (CN)
Room 101, No.8, Aotou North Street, Gaotangshi, Kemulang, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, China
Represented by
Isabelle Bertaux
Holder · RCD owner
Gingko Design Ltd.via PDF extraction
United Kingdom (GB)
Unit C23c, Holly Farm Business Park Honiley, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 1NP, United Kingdom
Prior art cited (1)
sleep fragrance lamp marketed as 'Wood Aromatherapy Heating Sleep Lamp'
https://detail.1688.com · 1688.com
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant argued that the contested lamp and diffuser design lacked novelty and individual character over designs disclosed online before the filing date.
- ›It relied on extracts from 1688.com showing a similar sleep fragrance lamp first offered for sale in September 2020.
- ›The holder was invited to respond but filed no observations.
- ›The Division found the prior design had been validly disclosed online and created the same overall impression on the informed user, so the contested design lacked individual character.
- ›The invalidity application was upheld, the design was declared invalid, and costs were awarded against the holder.
Deciding panel
- MemberEnrico D’ERRICO
- MemberDimitrios ANDRIANOPOULOS
- MemberEmmanuel COLLIN
Decision files
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