PATENTS
Patents/utility models
What are images protected as image designs on the Metaverse? Images protected under the Design Law Article 2, paragraph 1 of the Design Law stipulates that images protected under the Design Law are limited to those that fall under any of the following: (1) Images used for operating a device (hereinafter referred to as "operation images"); (2) Images displayed as a result of a device performing its function (hereinafter referred to as "operation images");
Protection of architectural and interior designs Revised Design Law comes into force ~ Architectural and interior designs can now be protected ~ With the enforcement of the revised Design Law on April 2020, 4, "architectural and interior designs" that were previously not eligible for protection are now eligible for protection. Below, we will introduce the revised Design Law, key points of the examination, and anticipated business use cases and points to note, with concrete examples.
Utilizing the related design system The related design system has been significantly revised due to the amendment of the Design Act in 1. The main points of the amendment are as follows: 10) The period during which related designs can be applied for has been significantly extended (within XNUMX years from the application date of the basic design*XNUMX). XNUMX) Even if a design that is identical or similar to the basic design and related designs related to the basic design is implemented by oneself, it is no longer possible to apply for the design without the need for novelty or creative infringement.
Utilization of image designs 1. Expansion of the scope of protection for image designs Under the previous Design Act, only images recorded on devices, i.e., on the article itself, such as the operation screen of a device, and displayed on the article itself, were eligible for protection. However, in recent years, images stored on the cloud and transmitted over a network have become eligible for protection.
Major Revision of the Design Law - Towards Future Design Management - April 31, 3The "Act to Partially Revise the Patent Law, etc.", which was approved by the Cabinet on March 1, 5, was passed and enacted on May 10, 5, and promulgated as Law No. 17 on May 3. The contents of the revision of the Design Law are as follows: