Design Rights and Protection Process
Acquiring industrial property rights is just as important as protecting the rights once obtained. Design rights belong exclusively to the design owner and cannot be used by third parties without permission.
Rights of the Design Owner
The design or the product on which the design is applied cannot be:
✅ Produced without permission,
✅ Made available on the market or sold,
✅ Imported,
✅ Used for commercial purposes or kept for such purposes,
✅ Proposed for entering into contracts related to the design or the product it is applied to.
Unregistered Design Protection
Unregistered design rights are only protected if the design is directly copied or is so similar to the original that it cannot be distinguished based on the general impression.
Registered designs offer broader legal protection, preventing any unauthorized use.
To protect your design rights effectively and defend against unauthorized use, feel free to contact us!