Designs Act

Eye Appeal: The Design Law Secret ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ


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๐ŸŽจ The Design Law Mystery Everyone Should Know

๐ŸŒŸ Have you ever bought something just because it looked good? That visual attraction isn't just marketing - it's the heart of industrial design law! This episode reveals why some unique designs get zero legal protection while others become legally bulletproof.

๐Ÿ’ก What You'll Discover:

  • ๐Ÿ” The three-part test that determines if your design deserves protection
  • โš–๏ธ Why functional designs (even brilliant ones) often fail in court
  • ๐ŸŽฏ How the same product can be both functional AND protectable
  • ๐Ÿ’Ž The difference between "different" and "legally protectable"

๐Ÿš€ Real Cases Discussed:

  • ๐Ÿ’ก AMP vs. Utilux - Why a unique electrical connector lost its design protection
  • โญ Interlego vs. Tyco - How children's building blocks won despite being functional

๐Ÿค” The Big Question:

As we move into the digital age, how will these traditional "eye appeal" principles apply to virtual interfaces and digital products? The answer might surprise you!

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Whether you're a designer, business owner, or just curious about how the law protects creativity, this episode will change how you see the products around you!

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Designs ActBy Sharad Bansal