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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: externer Link 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

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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

Ring with gemstones
Design-Number 40 2022 100 323-0074; Finger rings
Jewelry pendant
Design-Number 40 2023 201 343-0018; Necklaces, chains (jewelry); jewelry pendants
Necklaces (jewelry); Pendants
Design-Number 40 2022 100 207; Necklaces (jewelry); Pendants
Earrings
Design-Number 40 2022 100 450-0040; Earrings
Rainbow jewelry pendant
Design-Number 40 2023 200 385-0012; Necklaces; Chains (jewelry); Pendants
Ring with green stone
Design-Number 40 2023 200 236-0003; Finger rings
Brooch
Design-Number 40 2020 203 341-0003; Brooches
Figure made of beads and other utensils
Design-Number 40 2022 100 573-0005; Jewelry; knickknacks

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