5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT INDUSTRIAL DESIGN.

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5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT INDUSTRIAL
DESIGNS

• A.A.Tejuoso Co.

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What is An Industrial design ?

• An Industrial design constitutes the ornamental
  or aesthetic aspect of an article.
• The design may consist of three dimensional
  features, such as the shape of an article or two
  dimensional features, such as patterns, lines or
  colour.
• In Nigeria, the Nigerian Patents Designs Act
  affords protection for these two types of
  designs
• Combinations of lines or colours or both (e.g.
  Textile Designs)
• Three-dimensional designs (e.g. product packaging
  )

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What is required for Industrial design?

• (i) An application in the requisite form stating
  the article to which the design is to be applied.
• (ii) Statement of Novelty of the Design
• (iii) Specimens, photographic or graphical
  representations of the design.
• (iv) A Power of Attorney, if application is being
  made by an agent.
• (v) An indication of the kind of product or class
  of product for which the design will be used.

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Process for Industrial design registration ?

• Acknowledgement
• Once the application is filed with all the
  supporting documents then the Registrar will
  cause to issue an Acknowledgement Notice
  confirming the receipt of the application.
• Examination and Acceptance
• The next step is the examination of the
  application to ensure the formal requirements are
  met and that the design does not contravene
  public order or morality. If the application
  meets the requirements then an Acceptance Notice
  will issue. Otherwise, a refusal notice will be
  issued.
• Registration
• Once the design application has been accepted,
  the design is the registered and a Registration
  Certificate will be issued and a duplicate of the
  Design Certificate will be included in the
  Register of Industrial Designs.

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Industrial design registration ?

• How Long Does Industrial Design Registration
  lasts?
• An industrial design registration lasts for a
  period of fifteen years.
• Do I need to maintain the Industrial Design?
• Yes, The design must be renewed every five
  years.If you require any more assistance on
  protecting your industrial design in Nigeria or
  other parts of Africa, please contact us at AA
  Tejuoso Co.

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