What are the differences between a registered and an unregistered design?

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Registered design offers stronger legal protection, for a minimum of 5 years renewable up to 25.

Unregistered design grants automatic protection for 3 years from first disclosure in the EU, useful in sectors like fashion or technology where product life cycles are shorter.

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