Design cases database
The largest design and model cases database that collects and analyzes data on a global scale
Access the largest design and model IP cases database
We gather information from 140+ countries worldwide. With new design cases added regularly, it is often more complete than any local database and provides access to global design and model case law.
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How Darts-ip helps you with your Design IP rights
Access current State of the Art information
With IP Designs, the need for information on State of the Art is necessary as these are not always registered. Use case law data to find non-registered designs considered disclosed to the public. Instantly find the non-registered designs considered as disclosed to the public and used to invalidate the same type of design as yours, in order to assess the potential source of conflict.
Get similarity statistics
Use the points of law function to get stats on the assessment of similarity between conflicting designs. Get a globally aggregated view of how similarity has been previously assessed.
Follow IP design cases globally
Monitor litigation activity globally, including from competitors. Set up alerts to stay up to date with new cases, documents and information.
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In the context of intellectual property (IP), a “design” refers to the visual appearance of a product or a part of it. This can include the form, arrangement, design, or decoration which gives a product a unique look. Design rights protect the appearance of a product, ensuring uniqueness in market.
A database for intellectual property (IP) case law is a specialized resource that provides access to legal decisions and analyses related to IP disputes. Darts-ip is the world’s largest, most comprehensive global IP case law database helping legal professionals, researchers, and businesses with comprehensive information on how courts and administrative bodies have ruled on various IP issues, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
The shape of a chair, structure of a bottle or connection of two separate elements in a complex structure are examples of designs that can be protected.
