This decision is limited to registered design right and so has limited effect. However, it is the right decison and is well reasoned notwithstanding the judge's reference to the respective coolness of each of the products.
I am surprised that Apple's lawyers advised them to pursue the claim considering the prior art and the basic nature of the designs. Having only just looked at Apple's registered design on the OHIM website, it is a little laughable (resembling a dinner tray on first impressions).
I am surprised that Apple's lawyers advised them to pursue the claim considering the prior art and the basic nature of the designs. Having only just looked at Apple's registered design on the OHIM website, it is a little laughable (resembling a dinner tray on first impressions).
https://www.dropbox.com/s/zhto46p2jphrq27/apple.bmp