INTRODUCTION In intellectual property law, all registered rights—including design registrations—are granted for a limited period, after which they expire unless renewed. The expiration of a design registration marks the end of the exclusive protection granted to the...
INTRODUCTION Legal drafting in design applications plays a pivotal role in securing effective and enforceable design protection. In the context of industrial design registration, drafting refers to the precise preparation of descriptive, visual, and formal...
INTRODUCTION The fashion industry is a fast-paced, trend-driven sector where visual aesthetics and originality are key to brand identity and commercial success. With increasing instances of design imitation and fast fashion copying, legal protection for fashion...
INTRODUCTION In the competitive and fast-evolving landscape of design and innovation, protecting creative assets is a top priority. While most businesses and creators pursue formal design registration to secure exclusive rights, an alternative strategic tool known as...
INTRODUCTION In a globalized market where products are developed, manufactured, and sold across multiple countries, the need for cross-border design protection is more critical than ever. A design registered in one country provides legal rights only within that...
INTRODUCTION As design rights gain global relevance, public access to design databases has become an essential tool for designers, legal professionals, researchers, and businesses. These databases provide transparent access to registered and published designs,...
INTRODUCTION In the realm of intellectual property law, especially concerning design registration, understanding key procedural milestones is essential. Among these, two critical terms often arise: the application date and the grant date. Though both are integral to...
INTRODUCTION As digital products become integral to modern life, the design of their user interfaces—menus, icons, layouts, animations, and graphical elements—has gained immense commercial and legal importance. This growing relevance has led to the emergence of...
INTRODUCTION In today’s globalized economy, protecting product designs beyond national borders has become essential for businesses and creators aiming to establish a competitive global presence. A design that is protected only in its home country remains vulnerable to...
INTRODUCTION In the world of intellectual property, maintaining legal rights over a registered design is as crucial as obtaining them. However, due to administrative oversight, non-payment of renewal fees, or other reasons, registered designs may lapse. Fortunately,...