Invalidity · first instance · 2026-04-07
000131547
Contested design: 015022257-0001
Outcome
The invalidity application is upheld, the contested EU design is declared invalid in full, and the holder must bear costs fixed at EUR 720.
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1. The application for a declaration of invalidity is upheld. 2. Registered EU design No 015022257-0001 is declared invalid. 3. The holder bears the costs, fixed at EUR 720.
CostsHolder ordered to pay costs of €720
Parties
Applicant · invalidity challenger
Zhouying Huangvia PDF extraction
China (CN)
Longyan City, Fujian Province, China
Holder · RCD owner
Brandworl Management Co., Limited
Hong Kong (HK)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Represented by
Krzysztof Breguła
Prior art cited (1)
Baby doll carrier for kids offered on Amazon
ASIN B08R3FNRPY · Amazon.de · disclosed 2020-10-16
Legal grounds invoked
Argument summary
- ›The applicant argued that the contested doll accessory design lacked novelty and individual character in light of earlier designs disclosed before the filing date.
- ›The applicant relied, among other evidence, on an Amazon.de product listing for a baby doll carrier available since 16/10/2020; the holder filed no observations.
- ›The Division accepted the Amazon printout as sufficient internet disclosure under Article 7(1) EUDR and treated the product as prior art.
- ›Given the broad similarities in shape, proportions, colours, and floral pattern, the contested design created the same overall impression on the informed user.
- ›The application was upheld because the contested design lacked individual character under Article 6(1)(b) EUDR.
Deciding panel
- MemberChiara BORACE
- MemberEnrico D'ERRICO
- MemberCarlos MATEO PÉREZ
Decision files
| Language | Type | Source link |
|---|---|---|
| enEnglish | original | Download original from EUIPO ↗ |
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