Our imaginary client Ringalongling Ltd have developed a unique mobile with a distinctive shape.
A design registration can provide protection for visual aspects of a product or its packaging.
There is an overlap between shape trade marks and designs, each having their own sets of requirements and benefits.
Our design experts, are at hand to help you devise the best filing strategy.
Ringalongling Ltd, have opted to file two design applications. The first showing the shape of their mobile phone from a number of different angles.
Design by numbers
Ringalinglong Ltd is planning to bring three models to the market, each having a different and distinct font on the rotary display.
The font created for the three top line phone models is fun and innovative. BOVARD helped our imaginary client to secure design protection for the specific fonts and exact placements on the dials.
You may notice two non-numerical symbols. Their placement is critical to launch an exciting new technology that is the subject of a patent.
- Can I register an international design?
Yes, you can obtain international design protection through the Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs. This system provides a streamlined process for filing and examining design applications in multiple countries.
- How can I enforce my design rights?
If someone infringes on your design registration, you can take legal action to enforce your rights.
There are a number of options available to you. We are here to help you strategise your next moves. Sending a cease-and-desist letter could be your first step, alerting the infringing party of your rights and initiating negotiations. Should additional weight be required, filing an opposition or pursuing the matter in front of a court are additional options.
- How long does a design registration last?
The term of a design registration varies depending on the country in which it is granted. In Switzerland, design protection can be obtained for a maximum of 25 years.
- What types of products can be protected by a design registration?
In general, any product with an ornamental or aesthetic appearance can be protected by a design registration, including furniture, clothing, jewelry, packaging, and electronic devices.