United Kingdom Intellectual Property Law - Designs
Designs that are related to an object's visual appeal can be registered, but those that are only concerned with its technical operation (i.e., how it works) cannot. Statutory protection is provided upon registration for up to 25 years. Additionally, statutory unregistered design rights exist to safeguard the aspects of an article's shape or configuration that are meant to be made commercially available. The length of this protection can range from 10 to 15 years, depending on the situation. However, most nations, including the US, have laws that particularly address designs. The law is a section of the US Patent Act. The non-functional outward look of the goods is the only aspect of "design" patent protection allowed in the US. There is no protection for the goods' appearance, packaging, or functionality.
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