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DESIGNS
Overview
An industrial design right is an intellectual property right that protects the visual design of objects. It consists of the creation of a shape, configuration or composition of pattern or color, or combination of pattern and color in three-dimensional form containing aesthetic value. Our service offers search and checks similar design patterns in our database.
FAQ's
This service will be most appreciated by design owners and entities that plan to register industrial and other designs
Each design is taxonomized based on Locarno's classification for better registration industrial designs. Our service verifies each new design and its classification and then compares the specific features and characteristics of the design with the customer's design. Automatic verification is performed using Vision ML and looks for elements of similarity between designs. This makes it possible to identify copycats or imitations.
Yes of course. Thanks to the service, you can avoid possible objections in the design registration process.
It will help you avoid using the design features of one of the other owners of industrial design.
Machine learning is an application of artificial intelligence (AI) that provides systems the ability to automatically learn and improve from experience without being explicitly programmed. Machine learning focuses on the development of computer programs that can access data and use it to learn for themselves.
After receiving the reference number, register on the web portal. After successful registration, the service will be activated for you. The first information outputs will be displayed after a few hours.
News
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An update to our trademark report is now available
To access it, please log in to your account and go to the "Trademark" section. If you're not registered yet, simply sign up with your reference number.
09/10/2024
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Italy's Competition Watchdog Targets Shein for Greenwashing Allegations
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has raised concerns that Shein, the fast-fashion giant, may be misleading consumers with vague and deceptive environmental claims, particularly regarding its circularity initiatives. As consumers grow increasingly conscious of the environmental impacts of their consumption choices, AGCM pointed out that Shein’s sustainability reports for 2022 and 2023 showed rising greenhouse gas emissions, contradicting its decarbonization promises. Despite Shein’s investment of €200 million into European startups focused on textile recycling, its business model, centred on rapid and low-cost production, has faced scrutiny for its environmental and labor practices. Shein joins other major fashion brands like Lululemon and Nike, which have also been accused of greenwashing in recent years. The chart below shows the top online stores in Italy in 2023, ranked by e-commerce net sales, providing context for Shein's competitive presence in the Italian market.
08/10/2024
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Rio Tinto Eyes Arcadium Lithium Takeover in Strategic Bid for Lithium Supremacy
Mining giant Rio Tinto is negotiating a potential acquisition of Arcadium Lithium, a move that could position it among the top global lithium suppliers, behind Albemarle and SQM. The deal, valued between $4 and $6 billion, would grant Rio Tinto access to key lithium resources across Argentina, Australia, Canada, and the U.S. This interest in Arcadium highlights a broader trend of major miners increasing acquisitions to secure critical metals for energy transformation. Despite lithium prices falling by over 85% since their 2022 peak due to oversupply, demand is expected to rise sharply as lithium-ion battery production surges this decade. The chart below illustrates Rio Tinto’s brand value globally from 2015 to 2024, reflecting its strong market presence over the years.
07/10/2024