Can consumable products be considered a component part of a complex product?

Complex products are part of our daily lives and the business related to their component parts is growing very rapidly, so it is crucial to determine what protection is applicable to them. According to Regulation No 6/2002, a community design protects the appearance of the whole or a part of a product resulting from the features of, in particular, the lines, contours, colours, shape, texture and/or materials of the product itself and/or its ornamentation. To qualify for protection, the design must be new and possess individual character …

Publish date: 21/06/2023