Did you know?Intellectual PropertyIntellectual property is a term often used to refer generically to property rights created through intellectual and/or discovery efforts. Business and company namesIt is a misconception that your registration of a business or company name will give you a proprietary right with respect to that name. Trade mark registration procedureThere are numerous steps that need to be taken for a trade mark to become registered. |
How long is design registration for?
Design registration is for 5 years. Upon expiration of the 5 year registration period, you may renew your design registration for a further term of 5 years. Therefore, you have a monopoly of up to 10 years to commercially exploit your design.
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