Design Registration comes up with a lot of questions, especially for businesses with a distinctive product design they want to protect from copying dealing with it for the first time. Here are clear answers to what we're asked most often.
What does design registration actually protect?
It protects the visual appearance of a product, not its underlying function.
How is this different from a patent?
A patent protects how something works; design registration protects how it looks.
How long does design protection last?
Typically for a fixed initial term with the option to extend through renewal.
Can a logo be design-registered?
Logos are usually protected through trademark registration rather than design registration.
Still Have Questions?
Every business situation is a little different, and Design Registration is no exception. If your case doesn't fit neatly into the questions above, it's worth getting a second opinion before proceeding.
What You'll Typically Need
- Clear representations of the design from multiple views
- Classification of the product under the applicable design classes
- Novelty check to confirm the design isn't already published
- Applicant details and proof of right to apply
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