Directive 98/71/EC

Directive 98/71/EC is a European law that sets rules for creating, protecting, and using designs of industrial products, like furniture or packaging. Its goal is to encourage innovation by giving designers exclusive rights to their creations for a certain period. This helps prevent others from copying or copying their designs without permission. The directive also ensures that designs are properly registered and protected across EU countries, fostering fair competition and supporting creativity in the manufacturing and creative sectors.