5. Design law for visual protection
Designs concern two-dimensional creations, and models concern three-dimensional creations.
5.1 Legal framework
These include the Intellectual Property Code, European texts and international treaties:
Intellectual Property Code, articles L511-1 et seq. – acquisition of rights and articles L521-1 et seq. – litigation;
Directive 98/71 of October 13, 1998, which harmonizes the rules on the legal protection of designs applicable in each of the Member States. This directive approximates the national laws of the Member States applicable to national designs;
Regulation 6/2002 of December 12, 2001, which creates a Community design extending protection throughout...
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Bibliography
Websites
• ADAGP – Society of Authors in the Graphic and Plastic Arts http://www.adagp.fr
• INPI – Institut national de la propriété industrielle http://www.inpi.fr
• Legifrance – A comprehensive site that also includes all judicial case law.
Regulations
See legal references in the article.
Patents
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Example of a packaging patent
Patent no. 0 179 571 issued on August 8, 1990, for a handle for a cardboard can holder.
The invention relates to an efficient and robust carrying handle for a cardboard can carrier, with the handle structure arranged in such a way that the mechanical strength and integrity of the cardboard walls are preserved, thus enabling...
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