A design is a product with a new appearance and its own distinctive character (the overall impression must differ from existing products). A design can have either a two-dimensional (e.g., a drawing) or three-dimensional (e.g., a piece of designer furniture) appearance. It can also be a part of an object (e.g., a print on a piece of clothing). However, the design’s appearance must be visible—for example, a circuit board inside a closed computer does not qualify for design rights. Examples of registered designs include Crocs clogs, Lego, iPhone, and storm umbrellas.
