Der Schutzumfang von eingetragenem Design und Gemeinschaftsgeschmacksmuster

The design of a product plays a huge role in its market success. And the economic value of the related intellectual property rights depends on the scope of protection they are afforded, making this the most important factor when it comes to an infringement. Teresa Christof examines how the scope of protection of a registered design - provided for under national law - and the European Union's registered Community design can best be determined and practically applied.