Unlike trademarks, patents and copyright – which are well known and commonly used – design protection is sometimes forgotten or underestimated. However, the design of products, packaging, logos, drawings and artwork plays a key role in distinguishing new products from those of competitors.
This chapter outlines the benefits of Community design protection valid in EU member states, including its historical background, legal conditions and scope.
NLO Shieldmark's Benelux and European trademark and design attorney Florence Tordoir wrote this article for the 2022 edition of 'IAM Innovation & Invention Yearbook 2022' To read the full article, click on the link below.