Kindly note that the new Design Law No. 39/2000 was issued on 21 May 2000 effective on 3 June 2000, however, the Regulations to implement the Law is yet to be issued. Therefore, protection is available only by filing a cautionary notice at local newspaper.

Additionally, if applicable, a design may be registered as a trademark.

Requirements for publishing cautionary notices in respect of a design are the following:

1. Power of attorney (Power Form).

2. The little of the patent or design and particulars of corresponding foreign registration, if any.

3. A summary description or any other information regarding the invention if the owner desires to have such particulars published.

4. Details of the owner.