Charlie designed a piece of furniture that had a novel appearance. He registered the design, then later discovered that another manufacturer was producing exactly the same piece of furniture. The design of a piece of furniture would not be subject to registered design legislation.

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The design of a piece of furniture can be subject to registered design legislation, which protects the visual design of objects that are not purely utilitarian. If Charlie registered his design, he has legal grounds to take action against the manufacturer for infringement.

Charlie Designed a Piece of Furniture That Had a Novel