# IP Insights, Commentary & News — Designs · Page 2

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HOME / NEWS & INSIGHTS NEWS & INSIGHTS Ideas, developments and perspectives on IP. Analysis of IP practice, AI technology and international protection, alongside news from IPLEX. Explore the articles in English. 336 articles and updates ⌕ All Patents AI & Software Overseas Trademarks Designs Trademarks IPLEX News Overseas Designs Overseas Patents Copyright Technology Listing 19 articles Designs 2026.04.14 Related Designs: Extending Protection around a Principal Design Product designs can be copied quickly. Subtle differences in shape and pattern also make legal assessments of similarity challenging. ↗ Read article Designs 2026.04.03 Secret Designs as a Pre-Launch Protection Strategy Design protection is particularly sensitive to trends and timing. Designs can be copied quickly, with multiple similar products appearing during a short commercial season. ↗ Read article Designs 2026.03.31 Faster Product Design Protection through Partial Examination As functional differences between products narrow, design becomes more important. Delays in registration can make it difficult to align protection with a product launch. ↗ Read article Designs 2026.03.18 Understanding Exclusive Design Licenses Design rights protect a product's appearance. A rights holder may use the design itself or authorize another business to use it through a license. ↗ Read article Designs 2026.03.10 Non-Exclusive Design Licenses: A Practical Guide As product competitiveness moves beyond technology to aesthetic value, design has now become a key business asset that influences the product's first impression, consumer choice, and brand image. ↗ Read article Designs 2025.11.14 Patent Court Finds Earphone-Case Design Based on Travel Luggage Lacks Creativity The Patent Court held that registered earphone-case designs incorporating design elements of travel luggage were invalid for lack of creativity (2024 Heo 14780 and 2024 Heo 14803). The decisions discuss similarity, ease of creation and standards in fields where designs are commonly adapted between products… ↗ Read article Designs 2025.01.10 Design Rights Transfers from A to Z A transfer of a registered design right must be recorded to take effect. This guide explains the procedure, required documents and costs. ↗ Read article 1 2

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