An enforceable right arises only once a design has been formally registered....
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Design Rights Explained: Shapes, Patterns, and Configurations
Design rights refer to the intellectual property rights associated with...
South Africa Designs
A South African registered design protects the appearance of an article,...
File Patent & Design Applications
Patent & design applications are not mutually exclusive, and there are...
How long does a Design Application take?
A Design application usually takes about 8 months from the date of filing the...