INDUSTRIAL MODEL and DESIGN
What is an industrial model or design?
An industrial model or design protects the aspect or visible shape incorporated or applied to an industrial product in order to give it a special ornamental appearance.All graphic designs applied to an industrial product can therefore be protected by industrial design rights.
The effective legislation on Models and Industrial Designs is Decree-Law No. 6673/63 ratified by Law No. 16478.
The industrial model: the incorporated, three-dimensional form.
The industrial design: the two-dimensional, applied aspect.
The deposit term is 15 years, with two consecutive 5-year renewal terms. |