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Industrial Design

Industrial Designs, otherwise known as registered designs or design patents, relate not to the function of a device, but instead to the aesthetic appearance of that device.

Features that are of a functional nature are generally not protected and only features that are judged solely by the eye are protected. It is possible in many practical situations that the final appearance of a product is to some extent governed by functional aspects and also governed by appearance or aesthetic factors. In such a case it may be desirable to obtain grant of both a patent and a registered design.

To order a copy of our more detail booklet discussing patents and Industrial Designs, please contact us at info@adeco.com.