Ämnesguider: Textile and Fashion Management and Textile Technology: Designs and trademarks

What is intellectual property?

A film from the Swedish Patent and Registration Office (1.38 min. In Swedish)

Designs and trademarks

Patents, designs and trademarks are examples of intellectual property: that is to say, "non-physical" property. This can mean inventions, solutions to technical problems, ideas, appearance. You can apply for and obtain protection for this kind of property so that it cannot be exploited commercially by others.

Within the subject of textile technology, patents can be an important source of information to gain knowledge about new technologies, technical products, and innovations.

Search for design and trademark registrations

Swedish Design Database
Design applications and design registrations that apply in Sweden. Run by The Swedish Patent and Registration Office.
Swedish Trademark Database
Trademarks which have been granted registration in Sweden. Run by the Swedish Patent and Registration Office.

Public authorities and organizations

PRV - The Swedish Patent and Registration Office
The swedish public authority for intellectual property rights.
WIPO - World Intellectual Property Organization
An UN agency responsible for copyright, patents and trademark protection.

Tips

At The Swedish Patent and Registration Office's website you will find information on intellectual property: patents, trademark, design and copyright. You will also find a guide for applying for trademark protection as well as information on how to apply for design protection.