What Cannot be Protected by Industrial Design
Designs that are not new or original cannot be registered. For example, designs that are staple or commonplace such as basic shapes or letters cannot be registered. Additionally, designs that are dictated solely by technical or functional considerations cannot be registered since they lack distinctiveness. Lastly, designs that are contrary to public order or morality cannot obtain registration.
Importance of Industrial Design Protection
- Technical aspects may get other protection.
- Designs promoting harm denied.
- Design rights guard looks, not technical.
- Worth studying if reputable university.
- Field not dying.
Registration Requirements for Design Protection
- Protects ornament and shape of items.
- Over 50 is design, else copyright.
- Does not cover idea or method.
- Helps investment and fair trade.
- New and original to register.
- Varies by country.