European Regulations DOUE Importance: 6/10

New unified European regulation on industrial design protection in the EU

30 Mar 2026 Effective: 11 Mar 2026 81 views
Who is affected:
Businesses, designers, freelancers and SMEs that create or commercialise products with original designs in the EU

Summary

The EU updates and unifies the rules for registering and protecting industrial designs across Europe. It makes it easier for businesses to protect the appearance of their products in all member states.

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Regulation (EU) 2026/715 codifies and updates the European Union's design legislation, consolidating previous law into a single, coherent text. It establishes the legal framework for registering designs with the EUIPO, granting protection across all member states through a single procedure. Businesses can protect the a…

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Full official title

CELEX:32026R0715: Reglamento (UE) 2026/715 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo, de 11 de marzo de 2026, sobre los diseños de la Unión Europea, (versión codificada) (Texto pertinente a efectos del EEE)

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Affected sectors

Self-employed SMEs Retail & Trade Construction Technology

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