Strengthening EU Design Protection for the Digital Age

The document provides feedback from the DigitalTrade4.EU consortium to the European Commission on the modernization of EU design protection in the digital age. It emphasizes the need for a robust, efficient, and innovation-friendly design law framework that aligns with technological advancements and supports the digital transformation of trade. The consortium advocates for integrating secure digital identity solutions (eIDAS 2.0), linking design rights with Digital Product Passports (DPPs), leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and implementing SME-friendly measures. These recommendations aim to enhance legal certainty, reduce administrative burdens, and position the EU as a global leader in digital and sustainable intellectual property regulation.