Designs

Enforceability of a Registered Design

An enforceable right arises only once a design has been formally registered. In South Africa, registration is granted by the Designs Office a few months after the design application is filed. Until you receive official notification of registration from the

Design Rights Explained: Shapes, Patterns, and Configurations

Design rights refer to the intellectual property rights associated with registered designs for the shape, pattern, and configuration of an item, as well as any combination of texture, shape, and pattern, or ornamentation applied to an item. These rights become