If you are interested in this topic, you can find a recording of the webinar entitled Track on design: focus on invalidity of designs on the EUIPO’s website.

By way of background for readers from abroad: In the context of industrial property rights within the European Union (EU), design invalidity refers to the legal process by which a party may challenge the validity of a registered design before the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). A design may be declared invalid for several reasons, including lack of novelty, lack of individual character, or if the design is not eligible for protection under EU design law.

To initiate an invalidity procedure, any party with a legitimate interest can file an application to the EUIPO. This application must set forth the grounds on which the invalidity claim is based and provide the necessary supporting evidence. If the EUIPO finds the design invalid, it will be cancelled. This mechanism is crucial as it allows for the resolution of disputes relating to the validity of designs, helping to maintain a fair competitive environment in the marketplace.

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