INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
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