Industrial Design
/ɪnˈdʌstriəl dɪˈzaɪn/
Definitions
- (n.) The ornamental or aesthetic aspect of a useful article, recognized and protected as intellectual property under industrial design law.
The company registered its new chair shape as an industrial design to prevent copying.
- (n.) A registered right granting exclusive use of the visual design features of products in certain jurisdictions.
Her industrial design rights gave her legal grounds to sue for infringement.
Forms
- industrial designs
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Commentary
Industrial design protection focuses on the appearance, not the function, of a product; drafters should emphasize distinctive visual features for effective registration.
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