Although industrial design and patent (utility model) are similar to each other visually, both are actually different concepts. Industrial design, as the design name suggests, is a visual issue. The design is independent of the product's operating system, function and brand. With the industrial design registration, only visual protection is provided to the product or object.
Industrial design registration and patent (utility model) registration, which have differences such as protection period, registration process duration and registration cost, are registration issues that should not be confused. Only visual features are registered by design registration (in product or object). In the patent (utility model), the functional aspect of a product or business idea and the benefits it adds to our lives - conveniences are registered.
At the design registration application stage, the description of the photograph and product is prepared in accordance with the conditions and the application is made for registration. The examination of the form and the bulletin appeal period is expected to pass smoothly. If there is no problem, the application is registered for 5 years and the design is taken under protection. At the end of every 5 years, design registration can be renewed by depositing an optional renewal fee. Industrial Design Registration protects your design for up to 25 years in total, and the product that has completed 25 years will cost the public and will not be binding for you. If your designs are registered during this time, it belongs to you.
In patent (utility model) registration, functional features of the product are at the forefront. The operating system, technical innovation or the conveniences it provides are taken under protection. Explanation letter explaining the usage area of the product, its differences and advantages from other products in the market is added to the application file. With the technical drawing, the parts of the product are individually illustrated and numbered. The way of working is described in such a way that the specialist understands. It is very important to prepare the patent (utility model) specification in an open manner. The utility model, which passes through the review and bulletin appeal processes, is protected for ten years, and after more than ten years, the product in question becomes public. A product can be the subject of industrial design registration and patent (utility model) registration at the same time. For detailed information and support, you can contact the Markalize Brand Name Center.
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