New rules to protect designs have been introduced
From now on, when you create something new and creative, you can protect its design from being copied. An industrial design is a way to protect the appearance of your product, whether it is furniture, packaging, or anything else. The procedure for filing an application for an industrial design is regulated by a new order of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine (No. 6237), which came into force on May 1.
"The Ministry is actively working to expand business opportunities to use the tools to protect creative solutions. The appearance of industrial products plays a key role in promoting products on the market. Therefore, the creation of a fast and transparent mechanism for registering rights to industrial designs should help businesses to obtain protection and bring their innovative products to the market. The updated Rules contain novelties regarding electronic document flow and also include provisions that will allow businesses to promptly manage and commercialize this intellectual asset at the stage of registration," said Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine Vitaliy Kindrativ.
The Order defines the rules for filing an application for an industrial design, the list of documents to be submitted, and the examination procedure. The adoption of the new procedure will help product manufacturers register their designs quickly and easily, protecting them from copying, and develop their business in a secure manner.
For more information on the Order, please follow the link.
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