Comparative study of partial designs as effective means of protection industrial design innovation

Leading Office

JPO USPTO

Project Definition

To catalogue and compare the provisions related to the protection of partial designs for each of the Partners (i.e., a designs for less than the entire article/product), including use of broken lines and other depiction mechanisms.

Desired Outcome

A catalog which compares legal provisions, rules, regulations and guidelines of the Partners related to the protection of partial designs.