Newly released Common Communication: Convergence on graphic representations of Designs

On 15 April 2016, the European Trade Mark and Design Network published a Common Communication on Convergence on graphic representations of designs (CP6).

The Communication on the Graphical representations of designs is a result of the cooperation between the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), National IP Offices and User Associations in a so-called Convergence Programme. The aim is to reach a common ground in areas where IP offices have different practices.

The CP6 is the first one published in the area of designs. The aim is to give guidance for the examination procedures on e.g.:

• How to use visual disclaimers.
• How to use different types of views.
• How to represent a design on a neutral background.

The document also provides recommendations to enhance the applicant´s understanding of how to reproduce their designs in the best way, in addition to an overview of the quality standards for design applications received by electronic means and by paper.

The purpose of the CP6 is to increase transparency, legal certainty and predictability for the benefit of examiners and users.

For more information, press here.

Press here for the Common Communication CP6: Convergence on graphic representation of designs.

Illustration: RCD No. 001282545-0001