Fashionably IP

The concept of ‘overall impression’ in UK and EU Registered Design Law

HGF Season 3 Episode 32

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Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis discuss the concept of ‘overall impression’ in registered design law in the United Kingdom and European Union. Rebecca and Lee also discuss where a claimant was successful in an action for registered design infringement in a fashion case and how overall impression came into play.


Timestamps:

  • 1:34 – The concept of overall impression in UK and EU registered design law?
  • 7:01 - Where does overall impression come into play with regards the validity of UK and EU registered designs
  • 9:31 - Can you discuss a case where a registrant was successful in a registered design claim for an item of fashion in the UK