Only original and novel designs or models are eligible for protection:

• Novelty: A design/model is considered "novel" if it has never been disclosed to the public.
• Originality: A design/model is deemed original if it was independently created by its author and is neither a copy nor an imitation of existing works.

What is excluded from the protection of industrial designs?

The following designs/models are generally not eligible for registration, particularly in many countries:

• Those that do not meet the requirements of novelty and originality.
• Those that include protected official symbols or emblems (such as a national flag).
• Those that are contrary to public order or morality.