The European Union has undertaken a comprehensive modernization and harmonization of its design protection framework. The reform, commonly referred to as the “Design Act,” comprises two legislative measures: the Design Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2024/2822, which amends Regulation (EC) No 6/2002 and repeals Regulation (EC) No 2246/2002) and the Design Directive (Directive 2024/2823, which replaces Directive 98/71/EC).
Toward Digital-Ready Design Protection: The New EU Design Act
