Community Designs

Community designs are a form of intellectual property protection that covers the visual appearance or aesthetic design of a product within a specific community or region. They protect the unique shape, surface decoration, or overall look of a product to prevent others from copying it. This encourages innovation and creativity by giving designers exclusive rights to their visual designs for a certain period. Essentially, community designs help ensure that a product’s distinctive look is legally protected, fostering fair competition while allowing consumers to recognize and appreciate original design features.