Question 1
Under Section 1 of the South African Designs Act 195 of 1993, what is the maximum statutory period of protection for a registered aesthetic design from its registration date or release date?
Correct Answer:
15 years
Question 2
What is the statutory duration of protection for a registered functional design under Section 22(1)(b) of the Designs Act 195 of 1993?
Correct Answer:
10 years
Question 3
How does Section 1 of the Designs Act 195 of 1993 define an 'aesthetic design'?
Correct Answer:
A design having features of shape, configuration, pattern or ornamentation applied to an article, having features which appeal to and are judged solely by the eye
Question 4
Which of the following is specifically EXCLUDED from protection as a functional design under Section 14(14) of the Designs Act 195 of 1993?
Correct Answer:
A spare part for a machine, vehicle or equipment
Question 5
How is a 'functional design' defined under Section 1 of the Designs Act 195 of 1993?
Correct Answer:
Any design applied to an article, having features of shape or configuration necessitated by the function which the article is to perform
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