Now you see me: When partial visibility of a design is enough – and when not

Visibility is a key aspect of design protection. But is it enough if the design is only partially visible during normal use? This question is explored in a recent judgment of the General Court (T-331/24). Background A Spanish individual obtained registration of an EU design (‘EUD’) with the following views: The EUD was registered in Locarno classes 12-11 and 12-16 for ‘Motorcycles’. It