© himolla Polstermöbel GmbH

Award - Sofa "PLANOPOLY MOTION 4.0 1926"

Left Original: himolla Polstermöbel GmbH, Taufkirchen (Vils), Germany
Right Plagiarism: upholstered furniture manufacturer based and produced in Poland

The "Model 1926" sofa from himolla, which is protected by a registered design, was launched in 2018 and quickly became a bestseller. The special features are the (then new) electrically height-adjustable headrests and the new design language with a pointed cushion look. In 2021, several imitations went on sale - this copy even imitated the curved metal feet. In its ruling against the Polish company, the Cologne Regional Court confirmed that the overall impression of both sofas was identical despite minimal differences. The imitator had to pay damages and remove remaining stock from the market. The density of upholstered furniture is an important indicator of the quality of the foam in seat cushions and backrests. If the density is too low, this can have a negative impact on seating comfort, dimensional stability and product life.