Industrial Designs

Secure exclusive rights and legal protection for your innovative projects

Protection and increased value for your industrial designs

Registering industrial designs provides legal protection and increases the value of your creative assets.

Legal protection against copying and misuse

Registration grants exclusive rights to the design, preventing third parties from copying it or using it commercially without authorization, and strengthening your legal position in disputes.

Maximizing the value and monetizing intellectual assets

Registered industrial designs add value to a company’s portfolio, facilitating negotiations, licensing and attracting investors, while also expanding market opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions About Industrial Design Registration

Get answers to key questions about industrial design registration to ensure your creations are properly protected and avoid legal issues.

  • What is an industrial design?

    An industrial design is the ornamental appearance of an object or product, which may include lines, contours, colors, texture, or materials, protected to prevent unauthorized copying.

  • What are the requirements for registering an industrial design?

    The design must be new and ornamental, and must not be functional. It must also be clearly presented for review by the relevant authority.

  • How long does registration protection last?

    Initial protection lasts 10 years and may be renewed for three consecutive five-year periods, for up to 25 years of exclusivity.

  • What are the benefits of registration?

    Registration grants exclusive rights, deters copying, increases the asset’s value, and makes it easier to take legal action against infringement—strengthening your position in the market.

  • How do I start the registration process?

    You’ll need to prepare the documentation, provide clear images of the design, and file an application with the INPI. Specialist guidance can help streamline the process.

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