INDUSTRIAL DESIGNS
What it means
An industrial design protects the visual appearance of a product, including its shape, pattern, color, or ornamentation.
Requirements
- Must be new or original
- Must have visual appeal
- Must not have been publicly disclosed before filing
- Must be capable of industrial application
- Must not violate public order or morality
What can be protected
- Product shapes and configurations
- Packaging designs
- Patterns and ornamentation
- Furniture and household designs
- Fashion and textile designs
- Decorative product appearances
Requirements and Steps
Step 1
Prepare Design Materials
Prepare clear drawings, photographs, or representations showing the appearance of the industrial design from different angles.
Step 2
Submit Application
File an industrial design application form with applicant details and design representations.
Step 3
Formal Examination
LIPO reviews the application to ensure all required documents and formalities are properly completed.
Step 4
Examination of Originality
The design is examined to determine whether it is new, original, and eligible for protection.
Step 5
Publication
Approved applications may be published in the Official Journal for public notice and transparency.
Step 6
Registration & Certificate
Once approved, the industrial design is registered and a certificate of protection is issued.
Important Note: Industrial design protection safeguards only the appearance of a product and does not protect its technical or functional features.