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Rights conferred by a Registered Designs - Coggle Diagram
Rights conferred by a Registered Designs
4. Duration of Protection
Protected for 10 years, and renew for an additional 5 years
6. Right to Transfer
Transferred through assignment, inheritance, or sale.
5. Commercialization
Options to sell or assign the design rights for financial benefit.
1. Exclusive Right
Right to use, produce, and market products featuring the design
10. Defensive Protection
Blocks others from registering the same or a similar design.
12. Evidence of Ownership
Useful in disputes for asserting rights and establishing a legal timeline.
11. Enhancing Brand Value
Registered designs contribute to brand identity, aiding in marketing and consumer recognition.
8. Protection from Independent Creation
Design rights are enforceable even against independently created, identical, or similar designs.
2. Prevention of Unauthorized Use
Legal right to stop others from using, producing, or selling the design without consent
3. Legal Protection Against Infringement
Owner can take legal action, such as claiming damages or seeking injunctions.
9. Right to Claim Priority
Claiming priority from an earlier application (within 6 months) when filing internationally.
7. Customs Enforcement
Register the design with customs to monitor and block infringing imports.
13. Strategic Asset
Registration can increase the value of a business, adding to its intangible assets.