Designs

/dɪˈzaɪnz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Visual features of shape, configuration, pattern, or ornamentation applied to an article, which can be protected under intellectual property law.
    The company registered its new product designs to prevent copying.
  2. (v.) Third-person singular present tense of design.
    She designs innovative user interfaces for software applications.

Forms

  • design
  • designed
  • designing

Commentary

In legal contexts, 'designs' most commonly refers to the protectable aesthetic elements of a product under design patent or industrial design law; as a verb, it is simply the third-person singular form of 'design.'

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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