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Protection of drawings and models
For new designs
You can register drawings or models of new designs in order to make imitation more difficult. These might be two-dimensional 'drawings' such as prints or patterns on fabrics, materials or paper. Or they might be three-dimensional 'models' such as household and other equipment, furniture or clothing.
The precondition is that the drawing or model must be new.
The following models are not protected:
- Objects that are purely decorative and have no utilitarian function
- Forms which are necessary to achieve a technical effect
- Objects which challenge prevailing morality or law and order
To obtain exclusive rights to a drawing or model you must file the right with the Benelux-Bureau voor Tekeningen of Modellen (Benelux Trademarks Office) in The Hague.
Anybody can file the rights to a drawing or model. You can do it yourself or ask a specialized agent to do it for you. New entrepreneurs with no experience of registering models are advised to seek assistance from a specialist agent. These agents are legally specialized in the field of patents, brands and models.
