Design rights can protect a product's appearance or part of it, including shape, lines, colour or texture. This differs from protecting a brand name. The EU guidance distinguishes registered and unregistered protection with different scope.[1]
For a new product design, establish which rights exist and who owns them. A supplier's ability to manufacture a shape does not establish your right to use it. Record design ownership and permissions, distinguishing technical function from the appearance covered by design protection.
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