In November 2022, the European Commission published a proposal
to update current EU design law to adapt it to the digital age. Noa
Rubingh outlines the proposed changes and the road to
implementation.
Design rights exist to protect the design of a product,
especially shapes, colours or materials, from unauthorised use. As
design and technology evolve, it is important that the law is kept
up-to-date, including protecting designers' rights in new
digital worlds, such as in the virtual 'Metaverse' and on
gaming platforms such as Fortnite and Pokémon Go.
On 28 November 2022, the European Commission (EC) published its
proposal to update current EU design law to
adapt it to the digital age. Interested parties have until 31
January 2023 to share feedback, ready for the forthcoming
legislative debate.
