Industrial Designs FAQ
Everything you really need to know about iGERENT's Services
1 Does an industrial design grant any advantage to my products?
Industrial designs encourage the owners to invest efforts in making a product attractive and attract customers' attention. In addition, the design also motivates the consumer's choice since the appearance of a product can be a key element in purchasing decisions.
2 Can I get ahead of my competitors by registering an industrial design?
Yes. Below there are some examples that show some of the advantages a design registration provides to its owner:
- A registered design grants exclusive nationwide use.
- A registered design serves as a deterrent against third parties that would otherwise use identical or confusingly similar designs for identical or similar products.
- The possibility of licensing.
3 What consequences may I face if I do not register my industrial designs?
If you do not protect your industrial designs, you will not have exclusive rights over them in commerce. Therefore, your competitors could sell products on the market that incorporate your industrial design without having to obtain your authorization to do so.