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Overview
An industrial design right is an intellectual property right that protects the visual design of objects. It encompasses the creation of a shape, configuration, or composition of pattern or colour, or a combination of pattern and colour in three-dimensional form that possesses aesthetic value. Our service offers searches and checks for similar design patterns within our database.
FAQ's
This service will be particularly beneficial for design owners and entities planning 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, absolutely. Thanks to this service, you can avoid potential objections in the design registration process. It will help you steer clear of using design features belonging to other industrial design owners.
Machine learning is an application of artificial intelligence (AI) that equips systems with the ability to learn automatically and improve from experience without being explicitly programmed. Machine learning focuses on developing computer programmes that can access data and utilise it to learn independently.
After receiving the reference number, please register on the web portal. Upon 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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Calvin Klein Wins UK Opposition Against 'CKA' Trade Mark
The UK Intellectual Property Office has upheld Calvin Klein Trademark Trust’s opposition to Guangzhou Xika Technology’s bid to register the mark 'CKA' for a range of Class 3 goods, including cosmetics, toiletries, and cleaning products. Citing sections 5(2)(b) and 5(3) of the Trade Marks Act 1994, the hearing officer found that 'CKA' bore significant visual and aural similarities to Calvin Klein’s long-established 'CK' marks, creating a likelihood of confusion among consumers. The tribunal noted that Calvin Klein’s branding enjoys enhanced distinctiveness and reputation across the UK and EU, particularly in fashion and personal care products, making it plausible that the contested sign could be perceived as a brand extension. The application was refused in full, underscoring the continuing potency of legacy fashion labels in defending their core brand assets against encroachment in adjacent consumer markets. Following visualisation shows detail information on trademark opposed by Calvin Klein.
12/08/2025
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Deutsche Telekom Challenges 'T'-Shaped Tech Mark in U.S. Amid Brand Protection Push
On 6 August, Deutsche Telekom filed a trademark opposition in the United States against Shenzhen South Digital Limited, contesting a stylised 'T' logo sought for a broad portfolio of tech products, including laptops, smartwatches, BIOS software, and computing hardware. The German telecom heavyweight—whose magenta 'T' is among the most recognisable corporate marks in Europe—alleges that the applied-for symbol mimics its own brand identity too closely, posing risks of consumer confusion and brand dilution. This IP defence aligns with Deutsche Telekom’s broader strategy to safeguard its global footprint at a time of peak financial performance. In 2023, the company posted record net profit of €17.8 billion on €112 billion in revenue, with North America driving 65% of total revenue and Germany remaining a critical market with over 61 million mobile subscribers. Despite robust earnings, challenges remain: monthly mobile ARPU has declined, and R&D expenditure has softened. The following visualisation shows a comparison of the 'T' letters in both trademarks, highlighting the overlapping design patterns at the centre of Deutsche Telekom’s opposition.
07/08/2025
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EUIPO Cancels 'Crash Birds' Trade Mark After Rovio’s Angry Birds Challenge
The EUIPO’s has declared invalid the European Union trade mark 'Crash Birds', siding with Finnish developer Rovio Entertainment, creator of the globally renowned Angry Birds franchise. In its decision of 1 August 2025, the Office found that the contested figurative mark — featuring a red bird with visual and conceptual traits mirroring Rovio’s characters — designed to ride on the reputation and commercial success of Angry Birds. The panel highlighted striking visual, aural and conceptual similarities, including the shared "birds" element and gameplay associations evoked by the word "Crash". Evidence demonstrated Angry Birds’ enduring popularity since its 2009 launch, further strengthened by Sega’s $776 million acquisition of Rovio in 2023.
04/08/2025