Features of Appearance – Computer Screen Displays, Screen Icons

Computer screen displays and icons can be considered industrial designs in some countries, but not in others. In Vietnam, for example, an industrial design must be the appearance of a product that can be circulated in the market independently.

Questions

• What are the features of appearance that can be considered industrial designs?
• In which countries are screen displays and icons considered industrial designs?
• In which countries are screen displays and icons not considered industrial designs?

Answers

• The features of appearance that can be considered industrial designs include the shape, color, texture, and overall appearance of a product.
• Screen displays and icons are considered industrial designs in some countries, but not in others. In Vietnam, for example, they are not considered industrial designs.
• In countries where screen displays and icons are not considered industrial designs, they may still be protected by copyright law.