EU Design Regulation

The EU Design Regulation protects the visual appearance of product shapes and patterns, making sure creators and companies have exclusive rights to their designs within the European Union. It allows designers to register their unique designs, preventing others from copying or imitating them without permission for up to 25 years. This ensures innovation is rewarded and businesses can confidently invest in original, attractive products. The regulation covers a wide range of products and aims to balance protecting designers' rights with fostering fair competition and consumer choice in the EU market.