World of Design

In our series, we travel through the calendar year – from the atmospheric light of the dark season to the sparkling splendour of Christmas. In between, we get romantic on Valentine's Day, surprisingly comfortable with seating furniture and cosy in "Cozy November". Because for us, good design is in season all year round.

Lights, floor lamps, table lamps ....
A light rises in the darkness

When the alarm clock rings in the morning, it is still dark. Tired, we reach for the light switch and a light comes on. "Lamps, floor lamps, table lamps...", we can find many of them in the design register in a wide variety of colours and shapes. Take a look for yourself!

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Light in dark nights

Bring light into long dark nights and short days thanks to suggestions from the DPMAregister

Coloured pendant light — Design-Number 40 2022 100 557-0009; Pendant lights; lights

Stick lamp — Design-Number 40 2022 100; Lights

Table lamp in the shape of a sculpture — Design-Number 40 2022100 095-0088; Table lamps

Design-Number 40 2022 200 256-0016; Table lamps

Rainbow lamp — Design-Number 40 2022 200 133-0007; Wall lights

Bulli table lamp — Design-Number 40 2022 200 933-0013; Festive decorations; table lamps

Pillar floor lamp — Design-Nummer 40 2022 201; Lights; Floor lamps; Table lamps

Romantic designs for Valentine's Day

What will you give as a gift this year on Valentine's Day: flowers, sweets, fragrances... or perhaps something shiny this time? You will find jewellery in many variations and for every taste at 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

Design-Number 40 2022 100 207; Necklaces (jewelry); Pendants

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

Design-Number 40 2020 203 341-0003; Brooches

Figure made of beads and other utensils — Design-Number 40 2022 100 573-0005; Jewelry; knickknacks

Easter designs

At Easter time, you will find many exciting designs in our catalogue, so we would like to wish you: Frohe Ostern, Happy Easter, Zalig Pasen and Felices Pascuas. Get in the mood for the Easter Bunny, the egg hunt and lots of delicious carrots (and carrot cake).

Does the Easter bunny bring lots of colourful eggs or have the chickens also gone on strike this year?

The DPMAregister design is full of surprises

Easter bunny figure — Design number 40 2021 000 597-0012; Smoking man

Paper bags — Design number 40 2021 204 255-0009; paper bags; stickers; craft sheets; craft materials

Design number 40 2022 201 509-0008; Buttons [haberdashery]; Postcards

Design number 40 2022 200 374-0008; Festive decorations; Music boxes

Comic bunny — Design number 40 2023 200 960-0008; Pennants; Graphics; Graphic symbols (comic figures)

Bowl with small figure — Design number 40 2021 101 184-0067; Knick-knacks; Festive decorations

Greeting card — Design number 40 2021 204 264-0005; Illustrated postcards; Postcards; Craft sheets; Craft materials

Design number 40 2022 200 100-0001; Easter pyramids

Cycling into spring

It's that time of year again – we're getting our bikes out of the basement and setting off.

The cycle paths have been swept, the air is balmy - so let's get going with our beloved environmentally friendly mode of transport

The DPMAregister Design shows you many interesting designs relating to bicycles

Design-Number 40 2021 204 078-0001; Pedals for bicycles

Trailer — Design-Number 40 2023 201 145-0001; Bicycle trailers; transport containers for animals

Design-Number 40 2023 200 061-0001; Chain guards for bicycles; protection for gears on bicycles; protective covers for transportation devices

Design-Number 402019201012-0005; Bicycle bells

Design-Number 40 2023 202 238-0006; Bicycle bags

Design of the underside of a bicycle or motorbike saddle can be registered as a design

Last year, the European Court of Justice and the Federal Court of Justice also dealt with a registered design for a bicycle and motorbike accessory: In design invalidity proceedings, the courts had to examine whether the design of the underside of a bicycle or motorbike saddle could be eligible for protection. The invalidity applicant was of the opinion that the underside of the saddle was excluded from design protection pursuant to Section 4 DesignG, as it was not visible as a structural element of a bicycle or motorbike during its "intended use" - riding.

However, the courts interpreted the term "intended use" very broadly, so that actions upstream and downstream of the main purpose (e.g. storage or transport of the saddle) could also be covered. This broad understanding has created greater clarity regarding the protectability of components of complex products and significantly strengthened design protection for such products.

Sources: ECJ, judgement of 16 February 2023 - C-472/21, GRUR-RS 2023, GRURRS year 1834 and BlPMZ page 263 - Visibility of the underside of a saddle
BGH, decision of 15 June 2023 - I ZB 31/20, GRUR 2023, GRUR year 2023 page 1290 - Saddle underside II

Musical instruments in many timbres

There is singing and music in the merry month of May – not only in the streets and squares, but also here at Designregister.

Musical instruments in many sound colours

Create your own personal orchestra or band - find your favourite instruments in DPMAregister Design

Design-Nummer 40 2014 002 206-0001; Violins; 17-03

Black Piano — Design-Number 40 2017 101 022-0004; Pianos; 17-03

Design-Nummer 40 2016 200 464-0001; Accordions; Harmonicas; Patterns; 1 17-01, 17-02, 19-08

Part of a drum kit — Design number 40 2022 202 585-0006; Large drums [musical instruments]; Musical drums; percussion instruments; 17-04

Design-Number 40 202 3200904.2; Speakers; Smart speakers; Loudspeakers; Speaker enclosures; 14-01

Headphones — Design number 40 202 4200438.8 – Design 12; protective clothing; earmuffs; headphones; radio headphones; 02-02, 02-03, 14-01

One-handed closure for instrument bags — Design number 40 202 2100461.3; Magnetic fasteners [haberdashery]; Magnetic fasteners [except haberdashery]; Fastening devices; 02-07, 08-07

Printed music paper — Design number 40 202 3202052.6; music paper; 19-08

On International Children's Day

We celebrate World Children's Day on June 1 - and because children are so important, we will celebrate it again on September 20. Whether big or small - everyone loves to play with beautiful things from the Designregister.

Toys

It's not just children's hearts that will be lifted - toys to cuddle, touch, look at, build, try out...

Design-Number 40 2021 000 033-0002; Plush toy; 21-01

Design-Number 40 2022 100 005-0034; Building blocks [Construction toys]; 21-01

Wooden pyramid — Design-Number 40 2024200 212-0003; Mechanical toys; Puzzles; Games [including educational games]; 21-01

Toy excavator — Design-Number 40 2023 202 497-0003; Vehicles [Toys]; 21-01

VW Bulli electric model — Design-Number 40 2022 100 243-0003; Vehicles [Toys]; Scaled-down models; 21-01

Gripping toy, ball — Design-Number 40 2021 203 235-0002; Grasping toys [grasping toys for babies]; Mechanical toys; Building blocks [construction toys]; Toys; Balls [toys]; 21-01; 21-02

Board game — Design-Number 40 2023 000 040-0001; Brettspiele; 21-01

Cuddly cushion — Design-Nummer 40 2024 200 269-0004; Cushion; Plush toy; Toy; 06-09; 21-01

Seating furniture for outdoors or indoors

Summer is finally here: enjoy long, balmy summer days outdoors or cozy hours in the comfort of your own home - you'll definitely need seating furniture. Let yourself be inspired by the DPMAregister.

Seating furniture

There are many ways to sit: trendy, practical, comfortable, cozy or stylish.

Design-Number 40 2023 200 268-0002; Benches (furniture); benches (street furniture); seating furniture; rocking benches; 06-01, 21-03; 21-01

Design-Number 40 2022 100 938-0026; Hanging chair; seating furniture; 06-01

Design-Number 40 2021 204 521-0010; Sofas; garden furniture; 06-01, 06-06

Desgin-Number 40 2022 202 187-0001; Armchairs; garden chairs; deckchairs; armchairs; chairs; 06-01

Design-Number 40 2021 100 884-0033; Sofas; 06-01

Design-Number 40 2021 101 094-0019; Seating furniture; 06-01

Deign-Number 40 2022 201 999-0009; Bar stool; 06-01

Have a good journey: Summer, sun, happiness

Have you already had a vacation this year or are you still traveling? Or are you relaxing at home, because that's where it's most beautiful? In any case, we are looking forward to summer vacation. Therefore, we have already picked out in what we would take with us on vacation in any case. By the way, all products are registered German designs. You think there is something missing? Then take a look at DPMAregister yourself. There you will find a lot of ideas for your trip.

Off on holiday

Summer holidays at last. We pack our suitcase and take with us...

Rucksack — Design number 402023200368-0002; Backpacks, cool bags

Sonnenbrille — Design number 402020200083-0006; Sunglasses

Wohnmobil — Design number 402019100885-0007; Motorhomes

überdachtes Rad — Design number 402022201954-0001; Electric scooters, tricycles [except toys] Bicycles, bicycles with auxiliary motors

Sonnenschirm — Design number 402022000371-0002; Parasol, solar panel

Design number 402023200213-0002; Mobile sales stands [sales vehicles], sales stands; market or sales stand in the form of a character figure churros bag with a face.

Eisbecher mit Regenbogen-Gebäck — Design number 402021200058-0004; Baked goods, ice cream, sundaes

Postkarte — Design number 402022202602-0007; Wall decoration, Illustrated postcards, Postcards, Graphics

It barks and meows through the design register

The design register is full of barking and meowing. There are numerous accessories for dogs, cats, horses and more – take a look for yourself!

Everything for our best friends

From collars to insect hotels - designs from DPMAregister

Necklace with ship motif — Design number 40 2019 202 150-0003; Collars for animals

Cat tree — Design number 40 2021 000 542-0001; Scratching trees for cats

Seat in the form of a strawberry — Design number 40 2019 202 149-0004.1; Furniture for pets

triangular scratching board — Design number 40 2022 200 077-0002; Scratching boards for animals

Mini couch — Design number 40 2020 200 355-0005.1; Furniture for pets

Design number 40 2022 202 719-0001; Horse gaiter

Insect house in the form of a winding tower — Design number 40 2023 200 455-0001.1; Insektenhäuser

Who turned the clock?

Just a moment ago we changed it to "summer time" in the hope of a fresh, bright spring and long, bright, balmy summer evenings. And bang, it's October again and we turn the clocks back again at the end of the month. All of a sudden it's dark very early again.

It is time again

Everything is reset - from short timers to alarm clocks and wall clocks - Designs from DPMAregister

Clock in the shape of a speedometer — Design-Number 40 2022 201 077-0002; Wristwatches, watch cases, watch dials

Wooden Wristwatch with Tree on Dial — Design-Number 40 2021 100 769-0002; Wristwatches

Classic wristwatch with blue dial — Design-Number 40 2020 202 556-0008; Wristwatches, watch straps

Wristwatch with geometric shapes as hands — Design-Number 40 2023 000 025-0010; Wristwatches

Oval alarm clock — Design-Number 40 2021 100 530-0007; Alarm clocks, table lamps

Trapezoid shaped wooden table clock — Design-Number 40 2021 201 786-0005; Table clocks, alarm clocks

Black tea clock in egg shape — Design-Number 40 2021 201 786-0005; Alarm clocks, table lamps

Wall Clock with Heart Design — Design-Number 40 2023 200 512-0018; Wall clocks

Cozy November: From the fire bowl to the wall Buddha

After a particularly long summer, fall is slowly making its presence felt. The weather is increasingly cold and gray, the days are getting noticeably shorter. But we have something to combat the "November blues" - our designs for cozy hours. Take a look for yourself!

Cozy November designs for indoors and outdoors

We also found what we were looking for in DPMAregister in November.

Round fire bowl with feet — Design-Number 402022200639-0001; Fire bowl

Pottery cup with turquoise glaze — Design-Number 402023200139-0015; Mugs, mug cups

Candle in a glass with the inscription Berlin — Design-Number 402023200323-0008; Candle

Parlor game — Design-Number 402022100492-0036; Card games; games [including educational games]; playing cards

Lantern on branches — Design-Number 402022100594-0010; Lantern, candle lamp

Corner sofa — Design-Number 402022100681-0009; Sofas

Seat cushion in the shape of a crown — Design-Number 402023200526-0001; Seat cushion

lying Budda — Design-Nummer 402022201798-0006; Stickers, graphics, wall decorations, etc.

Christmas is coming

This time it really wasn't easy for us to choose, because contains some wonderful designs for the Advent and Christmas season. Take a look for yourself and get some inspiration for your Christmas decorations.

Advent, Advent -

the oh so "quiet" time begins. You can find ideas for decorations of your choice in the DPMAregister

Figure in the shape of an angel — Design-Number 40 2023 201 023-003; Figures

Cachepot with winter motif — Design-Number 40 2023 200 227-0018; Cachepots

24 number buttons — Design-Number 40 2022 200 802-0008; Badges; pins; Advent calendars; printed matter (including advertising material; handicraft material)

Design-Number 40 2021 201 224-0017; Candle arch

Sculpture in the shape of a fir tree — Design-Number 40 2022 100 521-0014; Sculpture

Santa plate — Design-Number 40 2022 200 116-0007; Plate; Decorative plate

Christmas sleigh — Design-Number 40 2022 201 581-0005; Decorative baskets; Ornamental baskets

Camel as a Christmas tree decoration — Design-Number 40 2023 200 358-002; Figurine; Christmas tree decoration

Picture 1: iStock.com/Roberto Rizzi, other Pictures: DPMA via DPMAregister

Last updated: 16 February 2026

World of Design

Lights, floor lamps, table lamps ....
A light rises in the darkness