Is your design dictated by the product’s technical function or dimensions?

In some circumstances we may object to your design being registered because the functionality or necessary form and dimensions take away the freedom of the designer to be creative.

• Technical function

Sometimes the shape and appearance of a design is solely dictated by the function it must perform, e.g. a key for a lock. We will object to your design if there is only one possible way for the product to look as a result of its technical function.

• Necessary form and dimensions

Sometimes a product must be produced in its exact form and dimensions in order to be mechanically connected to, or fit in, around or against another item (eg. a wing for a car). We will object to your design if this is the case.