Before applying for an Industrial design certificate, it is recommended to verify whether or not the design is truly new and original. Once done, an Application for the Registration of an Industrial Design (consisting of…
Read MoreIndustrial design registration is the purview of each country. A separate application must thus be filed in each country in which the owner wishes protection for the design.
Read MoreThe term for the exclusive right granted by the registration of an industrial design in Canada begins on the date of registration and ends on the later of : (i) the end of 10 years…
Read MoreThe owner of a design (usually the one who has created it, or the person who has contracted out the work for such a design) can register directly. It is highly recommended to consult with…
Read MoreIndustrial designs are about how things look. More technically speaking, they are the visual features of shape, configuration, pattern or ornament, or any combination of these features, applied to a finished article. The design must…
Read MoreRegistering an industrial design gives its creators exclusive rights to the design. There is no protection without registration. Registration prevents competitors from using such a design for commercial ends, or to sell, rent or showcase…
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