Industrial design are used to protect the visual appearance of manufactured products. Design refer to the features which can be seen in the finished articles(product)::
2D design, such as pattern lines, ornamentation or color of the product
3D design, such as shape of product or configuration
What can be registered ?
The design must be new, applied to the article by an industrial process and appeal to and judged by the eye
NEW – not disclosed in Malaysia
INDUSTRIALLY APPILIED – design is applied on the finished product by an industrial process
APPEAL TO THE EYE – aesthetic design
Term and protection of industrial design ?
The owner of creator of the design can apply for registration in Malaysia. The maximum life time of a design registration in Malaysia is 25 years. It valid for an initial 5 years from the date of filing, and can be renewed every 5 years up to a maximum of 25 years
Exclusive right to::
make or import for sale or hire.
use for the purposes of any trade or business.
sell, hire or to offer or expose for sale or hire
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY GLOBAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY VENTURES SDN BHD