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Today, the design of a product plays a considerable role in the buying decision. It provides impetus and sparks emotions. Since functional differences between products have become fewer and life cycles shorter, the visual appearance of a product is often the only perceivable distinctive feature to the customers. With attractive colours, patterns and shapes of products, companies can appeal to the emotions of customers and create customer loyalty.
On these pages, we present design protection to you, from search to registration. We provide you with an overview of the importance of design protection and the possibilities which it offers. Browse through our site to learn more about the requirements for protection for a registered design. Read why you should perform a search before filing an application. We also explain to you what you need for the application, how you can actually file an application and how the procedure is carried out by our office. And if you also think about seeking protection for your design abroad, we will show you what to do. Furthermore, we give you answers to frequently asked questions about designs.
DesignEuropa Awards 2024: Apply now
The European Union Intellectual Property Office - EUIPO - is once again honoring outstanding designs with the DesignEuropa Awards this year. Nominations and applications will be accepted until March 15. This year's award ceremony will take place in Riga and will again be broadcast live.
You can apply or submit your nomination here: DesignEuropa Awards 2024 (EUIPO)
Be inspired and read our report from the DesignEuropa Awards 2023 ceremony in Berlin.
From the world of design: jewelry for your loved ones for Valentine's Day
What are you giving as a gift for "Lovers' Day" this year? Flowers, sweet treats, something fragrant ... or something shiny this time? You will find jewelry in many variations and for every taste in our DPMAregister.
Rings, pendants, earrings... in many variations for "every" taste
Be inspired by the large selection in the DPMAregister
Even more design worlds
Here you can find our previous themes.
Picture: iStock.com/XiXinXing, Bild 2: iStock.com/roberto_rizzi; weitere Bilder: DPMA aus DPMAregister
Last updated: 29 February 2024
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