Do these two chimenea designs produce a similar overall impression on the informed user?
Correct!
Wrong!
See La Hacienda Limited v Gardeco Limited UKIPO Decision O-456-12)
Do these two balloon frame designs produce a similar overall impression on the informed user?
Correct!
Wrong!
See Saunders Displays (UK) Ltd v Belinda Singh – UK IPO Decision O-351-11
Do these two designs produce a similar overall impression on the informed user?
Correct!
Wrong!
See Paton Calvert Housewares Limited v Normann Copenhagen ApS – OHIM ICD000004653
Do these two headrail designs for window blinds produce a similar overall impression on the informed user?
Correct!
Wrong!
See Louver-Lite Limited v Harris Parts Limited [2012] EWPCC 53
Do these two headrail designs for window blinds produce a similar overall impression on the informed user?
Correct!
Wrong!
See Louver-Lite Limited v Harris Parts Limited [2012] EWPCC 53
Do these two stove designs produce a similar overall impression on the informed user?
Correct!
Wrong!
Do these two candle designs produce a similar overall impression on the informed user?
Correct!
Wrong!
Do these two underwater device designs produce a similar overall impression on the informed user?
Correct!
Wrong!
See Ampel 24 Vertriebs-GmbH & Co KG v Daka Research Inc. – OHIM ICD000000867
Do these two bicycle wheel designs produce a similar overall impression on the informed user?
Correct!
Wrong!
Do these two biscuit designs produce a similar overall impression on the informed user?
Correct!
Wrong!
See Leng-D’Or S.A v Crown Confectionery Co., Ltd. – OHIM ICD000000370
Do these two suitcase designs produce a similar overall impression on the informed user?
Correct!
Wrong!
See Magmatic Limited v PMS International Limited - [2013] EWHC 1925 (Pat). This question is worth double points, because the Court of Appeal judgment overturned the High Court's finding of infringement. The UK Supreme Court later upheld and clarified this position.
Do these two bottle carrier designs produce a similar overall impression on the informed user?
Correct!
Wrong!
Do these two communication device designs produce a similar overall impression on the informed user?
Overall Impression in Registered Designs
Perfect - you're obviously one of the judges that sat on these cases. Back to work!
Determining whether a design produces a different overall impression on an informed user is crucial to infringement and validity of UK and EU Registered Designs. As can be seen in the decisions (linked from each question) lawyers very often go to considerable lengths to describe the perceived similarities and differences between products but, in the end, it comes down to the appearance of the products, which is usually best represented in pictures.
As you might have suspected though, there is a little more to a design infringement case than two pictures and a simple choice between similar and dissimilar. When assessing the overall impression, various factors have to be taken into account. If you are interested in finding out more, read our article on overall impression in registered designs. When you have, try the quiz again and see if you can improve your score!
Great work - you're clearly up to speed on registered designs.
Determining whether a design produces a different overall impression on an informed user is crucial to infringement and validity of UK and EU Registered Designs. As can be seen in the decisions (linked from each question) lawyers very often go to considerable lengths to describe the perceived similarities and differences between products but, in the end, it comes down to the appearance of the products, which is usually best represented in pictures.
As you might have suspected though, there is a little more to a design infringement case than two pictures and a simple choice between similar and dissimilar. When assessing the overall impression, various factors have to be taken into account. If you are interested in finding out more, read our article on overall impression in registered designs. When you have, try the quiz again and see if you can improve your score!
Good effort - but it looks like you need a bit more practice. Have another go.
Determining whether a design produces a different overall impression on an informed user is crucial to infringement and validity of UK and EU Registered Designs. As can be seen in the decisions (linked from each question) lawyers very often go to considerable lengths to describe the perceived similarities and differences between products but, in the end, it comes down to the appearance of the products, which is usually best represented in pictures.
As you might have suspected though, there is a little more to a design infringement case than two pictures and a simple choice between similar and dissimilar. When assessing the overall impression, various factors have to be taken into account. If you are interested in finding out more, read our article on overall impression in registered designs. When you have, try the quiz again and see if you can improve your score!
Oh dear - you're swimming against the current. Have another go.
Determining whether a design produces a different overall impression on an informed user is crucial to infringement and validity of UK and EU Registered Designs. As can be seen in the decisions (linked from each question) lawyers very often go to considerable lengths to describe the perceived similarities and differences between products but, in the end, it comes down to the appearance of the products, which is usually best represented in pictures.
As you might have suspected though, there is a little more to a design infringement case than two pictures and a simple choice between similar and dissimilar. When assessing the overall impression, various factors have to be taken into account. If you are interested in finding out more, read our article on overall impression in registered designs. When you have, try the quiz again and see if you can improve your score!
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