The 15th Edition of the Locarno Agreement Establishing an International Classification for Industrial Designs, administered by WIPO, officially came into effect on January 1, 2025. TIPO has completed the Chinese translation and prepared a comparison table between the old and new versions for public reference.

Key updates in this edition include: new categories for lighting fixtures and personal grooming products, as well as more detailed classification for graphic designs and virtual reality (VR) products to reflect the needs of emerging industries and current design trends.

• Publish Date : 2025-05-15
• Update : 2025-05-15
• Organization : International Legal Affairs Office
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