Community designs: the key features and scope of protection | Practical Law

Community designs: the key features and scope of protection | Practical Law

An EU legislative framework has evolved to protect registered and unregistered designs. What is covered by the definition of design, and whether the main requirements for protection are met are fundamental considerations, illustrated by key infringement cases on these issues. This chapter examines registered and unregistered Community design rights and how they can assist industry.

Community designs: the key features and scope of protection

Practical Law UK Articles 7-380-9547 (Approx. 15 pages)

Community designs: the key features and scope of protection

by Audrey Horton and Morag Macdonald, Bird & Bird
Law stated as at 01 Feb 2008
An EU legislative framework has evolved to protect registered and unregistered designs. What is covered by the definition of design, and whether the main requirements for protection are met are fundamental considerations, illustrated by key infringement cases on these issues. This chapter examines registered and unregistered Community design rights and how they can assist industry.