370 NEWSLETTER 2021 in the design of a fire extinguisher is more limited due to technical necessities, while the freedom of choice is wider in two-dimensional patterns.1 Conditions beyond the Scope of Protection Article 58 of the IPC regulates the conditions wherein the designs cannot benefit from design protection. Accordingly: a) Designs contrary to public policy or morality (such as using religious symbols on toilet paper); b) Appearance features required by the technical function of the product (for example, a plug end2); c) Appearance features of products that have to be produced in certain shapes and sizes in order to mechanically mount or connect the product onto which the design is used or applied to another product (for example, screwdriver tip3); d) Improper use of religious, historical, cultural values and signs, coats of arms, as well as insignia and denominations that are not allowed to be registered (for example, design applications in which historical and cultural values are the main elements alone). How to Make Design Applications? Design applications are made through the Office’s electronic system E-TEBS. It is possible for real persons or legal persons’ authorized persons to apply for design protection. As well, design applications can be made through trademark attorneys. Foreign real and legal persons are obliged to work with a trademark attorney in order to make design applications. The registration request of more than one design can be made under multiple applications, provided that the additional application 1 Design Review Guide, p. 12. 2 Design Review Guide, p. 16. 3 Design Review Guide, p. 17.
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