Invalidity · first instance · 2026-01-13
000130321
Contested design: 015067449-0004
Outcome
The invalidity application is upheld, the contested EU design is declared invalid, and the holder must pay EUR 720 in costs.
Show verbatim operative text
1. The application for a declaration of invalidity is upheld. 2. Registered EU design No 015067449-0004 is declared invalid. 3. The holder bears the costs, fixed at EUR 720.
CostsHolder ordered to pay costs of €720
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Shenzhen Wanrui Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.via PDF extraction
China (CN)
Shenzhen, Guangdong,, China
Represented by
Holder · RCD owner
Shenzhen Shi Yaniu Industrial CO., LTD.via PDF extraction
China (CN)
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Represented by
Jesús Eladio Sánchez Silva
Prior art cited (1)
DJ Lights for Parties, Pro6 in 1 DMX & Sound Activated Laser Light Show Machine with Disco Ball Light
https://www.amazon.com; ASIN B0CQNTR3W1 · Amazon website · disclosed 2023-12-21
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant sought invalidity for lack of novelty and individual character over earlier stage-lighting designs disclosed on Amazon before the filing date.
- ›It relied on an Amazon product printout for a 'DJ Lights for Parties' device with ASIN B0CQNTR3W1 and availability shown since 21/12/2023; the holder filed no observations.
- ›The Division accepted the Amazon printout as sufficient internet disclosure under Article 7(1) and found designer freedom for stage lighting constrained by function but not severely limited.
- ›Because the designs shared the same dominant configuration and any differences were minor or commercially incidental, the contested design lacked individual character and was declared invalid.
Deciding panel
- MemberEnrico D'ERRICO
- MemberRebecca SANTANA DAVIES
- MemberCarlos MATEO PÉREZ
Decision files
| Language | Type | Source link |
|---|---|---|
| enEnglish | original | Download original from EUIPO ↗ |
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