Is considered as drawing any assembly of lines or colors , and as a model, any plastic form associated or not with lines or colors provided that this assembly or form gives a special appearance to an industrial or artisanal product and can serve as a type for the manufacture of an industrial or artisanal product.
The protection of a drawing and industrial model relates to the aesthetic, ornamental, apparent aspect of an object. The drawing and industrial model does not protect the technical aspect, that is to say functional or utilitarian of the object. Here, it is the external aspect of a product that is taken into account and not its features.
Protection procedure
To protect your drawing and industrial model, you must follow the related procedure by first sending a registration request directly to the OAPI or one of its National Liaison Structures (SNL) present in each of the 17 member states. You can also do it via an agent . You can now make your request electronically . Any protection request must be accompanied by proof of payment of the due tax . Before any registration request, it is recommended to carry out an aeriority search . The OAPI also offers you the possibility of protecting your drawing and industrial model abroad .
