Registered design question
Hi guys
i have my own registered designs with IPO however i can also see that you can register for design patents which from what i can see look like they have the exact same function, is there any difference between the two and if so what is it?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Seller_77IcbQKVGdZo0
Yes it is overkill and I don’t think you can have any protection on a user manual or model number.
You need to be careful with registered designs. If you are buying a product which is available to other people (on or off Amazon) you can’t claim a registered design on how the product looks. Other sellers do this but it is wrong and the design can be challenged and withdrawn.
Unfortunately on Amazon take down of listings do happen. Some of these are correct but some are also malicious where other sellers incorrectly claim a registered design and take other listings down.
Whatever you do there is always the chance of a listing takedown and probably for a reason you list expect.
You many benefit from a session with an IP lawyer to go through your products and discuss what protection you need.
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Seller_7VbclcPFFRTnc
Probably best to speak with a legal specialist
Seller_77IcbQKVGdZo0
A Design Patent is a US term which protects the design of the item it is a similar to the Registered design that we have in this country.
A UK patent is something which protects how the item works. It is normally for new inventions and has strict criteria to apply for such as the item being New and not yet in the market. If your item is already in the market it is doubtful you could get a patent for it.
