Version 1.0, August 31, 2001, Copyright, Hugh Jack 1993-2001

4.4 INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

 

· This is a protected design that is novel and original and generally refers to a sculpture, shape, configuration or pattern that is esthetic. The functional components cannot be considered.

 

· This can be registered for 5 years and then 5 more.

 

· This design can be assigned to others with written permission. This typically leads to licensing the design.

 

· An employer owns all rights to industrial designs.

 

· This design is formally registered.