Industrial design
Industrial designs make it possible to protect the aesthetic appearance of a mass produced item (destined to be sold in more than 50 copies). Any consumer object with new aesthetic characteristics may be subject to industrial design registration. The registration of an industrial design does not protect the function of an object in itself, but only the particular shape or ornamentation of this object.
The registration of an industrial design grants a monopoly, which varies between 10 and 25 years, depending on the country, on the manufacture, sale, and/or importation of the object of the design.
However, registering an industrial design does not protect the technical or functional aspects of the object, this can only be achieved using the patent process.
The registration of an industrial design grants a monopoly, which varies between 10 and 25 years, depending on the country, on the manufacture, sale, and/or importation of the object of the design.
However, registering an industrial design does not protect the technical or functional aspects of the object, this can only be achieved using the patent process.
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