Early publication by Sakpatenti makes the filed design and the subject matter for which protection is claimed visible to third parties. This can make the right more recognizable, but it also reveals the submitted views to competitors before the product launch. Deferring publication keeps the design confidential for the chosen period and may be useful if production, the market launch, or discussions with investors are not yet complete. During the deferment, however, enforcement may be narrower because action against third parties may be limited to cases where reproduction can be proven. The decision should therefore be coordinated with the planned sales launch, trade fairs, presentations, crowdfunding, discussions with manufacturers, and international protection. People who see the design before publication should be bound to confidentiality by contract and organizational measures. Images for the website, press, sales, and social media should also be controlled until the planned publication date. The deferment must be properly requested as part of the application procedure, and its duration should be coordinated with the actual launch plan. If an international design application is being considered, publication decisions for all relevant territories should be planned together.
Planning the Publication of a Design Application in Georgia
When filing a design application in Georgia, publication can take place immediately or be deferred upon request. The choice affects when the design becomes publicly visible and how long a product remains confidential before its market launch.
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