Treaty on the Law of Industrial Designs Adopted by WIPO Member States
Rome, December 6, 2024
The Government of Italy today announced the adoption of the Treaty on the Law in matter of design promoted by the member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The treaty, which will enter into force on January 1, 2026, will provide a modern and harmonized legal framework for the protection and enforcement of industrial designs.
“Italy has long been a champion of intellectual property rights,” said Italy’s Minister of Economic Development, Giancarlo Giorgetti. “This treaty is an important step forward in protecting the rights of designers and promoting innovation.”
The treaty will simplify and streamline the process of obtaining and enforcing design patents. It will also provide for a single international registration system, making it easier for designers to protect their designs in multiple countries.
The treaty will have a significant impact on the global design industry. It will make it easier for designers to protect and enforce their rights, and it will promote the development of new and innovative designs.
The treaty was negotiated by WIPO member states over a period of several years. It was finally adopted at a diplomatic conference in Geneva on December 5, 2024.
The treaty will be open for accession by all WIPO member states. It is expected that many countries will ratify the treaty in the coming years.
The Key Provisions of the Treaty
The treaty contains a number of key provisions, including:
- A definition of an industrial design as “an ornamental or aesthetic aspect of a product that results from the combination of its lines, contours, colors, shape, texture, and/or materials.”
- A requirement that industrial designs be novel and original in order to be protected.
- A requirement that industrial designs be registered with a national or international design office in order to be protected.
- A system for the international registration of industrial designs, which will make it easier for designers to protect their designs in multiple countries.
- A set of rules governing the enforcement of design patents.
The Benefits of the Treaty
The treaty will provide a number of benefits for designers, businesses, and governments. For designers, the treaty will make it easier to protect and enforce their rights. It will also promote the development of new and innovative designs.
For businesses, the treaty will simplify and streamline the process of obtaining and enforcing design patents. It will also make it easier to market and sell products that incorporate protected designs.
For governments, the treaty will help to promote innovation and economic growth. It will also help to ensure that designers are fairly compensated for their work.
Adottato il Trattato sulla Legge in materia di design promosso dagli Stati membri dell’OMPI
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