DesignWrites by Bird & Bird - October 2016

Welcome to the ninth edition of DesignWrites

In this edition:

• Brexit and design protection in the UK   
• Using design rights to protect logos
• Guidance given on graphical representations of designs
• Singapore: Important changes to Singapore design law
• Poland: Important changes to Polish design law 
• Grace period: not all disclosures are created equal 
• UK: Copyright protection for industrially produced artistic works extended  
• EU: Mere failure to register a licence shall not prevent the licensee from taking enforcement action against infringers
• UK: Evidence too flimsy to invalidate registered designs for pop-up cards
• Focus on fashion: how the industry is shaking up to beat lookalikes to the shop floor and meet consumer demand 

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If you would like advice on how best to protect your designs or take action to stop copycats, please contact Ewan Grist.