Is it sufficient to change only one element to avoid infringement of a registered design?
PROTECTION OF THE OVERALL IMPRESSION No. The registration of [...]
What are the differences between registered and unregistered design?
AN UNREGISTERED DESIGN OFFERS UNCERTAIN PROTECTION Legal Certainty In the [...]
What is the priority right for designs?
IT DEFINES THE FILING DATE The owners of a [...]
What is the Locarno classification?
LOCARNO CLASSIFICATION FOR REGISTERED DESIGNS The international classification system [...]
Can I show my design to third parties before I file my application?
NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS If you wish to show a design [...]
Can I register a design that has already been published or marketed?
THE GRACE PERIOD The "grace period" is a 12-month [...]
How do I file a design?
IDENTIFYING THE BEST PROTECTION STRATEGY It is necessary to [...]
What kind of examination are designs subject to?
FORMAL VERIFICATION OF THE APPLICATION Design applications are subject [...]
What are the registration requirements for a design?
DESIGN REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS - Novelty: Article 32 IPC states [...]