A Trade Mark protects logos and signs that are used in relation to a particular type of product or service.
A Design right protects the visual appearance of an object or part of an object.
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good information thank you.Baluncore said:The protection of intellectual property comes in four classes.
1. Copyright; covers text, books, diagrams, pictures and movies. It prevents others from copying your original work. Protection lasts for about 70 years beyond the creators death.
2. Trademark; covers a symbol, word or phrase that is used for product differentiation in the market place. Once registered, the mark can be perpetual so long as renewal payments are made.
3. Registered Design; cover the shape of things, but not what coloured pattern you paint on them. You must submit pictures and diagrams that define the shape and design of the object. It can last a long time if you keep paying the renewal fees. (Painting it with a different pattern will NOT void your design protection, but to also protect any visual surface pattern you would need separate copyright).
4. Letters Patent; cover new principles of manufacture or functionality. The invention must be novel (not mentioned anywhere in the last 50 years), and you must describe it clearly (patent) in a text document (letters). You have about 25 years protection while you 'tool up' and get your novel product into the marketplace. If you fail to pay the renewal fees, or after about 25 years, others can use the public patent documents to help copy your invention.
Just to make it more interesting, and profitable for the lawyers, each country has slightly different laws.
I think "Design Right" may be the equivalent of "Trade Dress" in the US.berkeman said:Trademark applies more to a written logo. The Design Right seems to apply more to 3D objects. But to be honest, I deal mostly with Trademarks, Copyrights and Patents. This is the first time I've heard of Design Rights.
A trademark is a unique symbol, word, or phrase that identifies and distinguishes a particular product or service from others in the marketplace.
A design right is a type of intellectual property protection that grants exclusive rights to the appearance of a product, including its shape, color, texture, and other visual characteristics.
The main difference between a trademark and a design right is the type of intellectual property they protect. A trademark protects the branding and identity of a product or service, while a design right protects the physical appearance of a product.
No, trademarks and design rights provide different levels of protection. Trademarks offer broader protection as they can cover words, symbols, and phrases, while design rights only protect the visual appearance of a product.
Yes, a product can have both a trademark and a design right, as they protect different aspects of a product. For example, a company may have a trademark for their logo and a design right for the unique shape of their product.