Industrial Designs:

What is the industrial design?

Industrial design is the ornamental or aesthetic appearance of the commodity. It may consist of 3D elements such as cars, watches, appliances and parts, crafts designs (industrial models), or 2D elements, such as patterns, lines or colors used in some products such as carpets, textile and clothing (industrial designs).

-          What are the consequences of industrial designs Protection?

The owner of the registered industrial design has the right to prevent others from manufacturing, selling, or importing products bearing the protected design.

-          How industrial designis protected?

Industrial design must be registered in order to be protected under the Industrial Design Act.

-          What is the difference between the right of industrial design and patent?

Industrial design right protects only the shape or aesthetic appearance of the commodity, while a patent protects an invention which provides a technical solution to a certain problem.