Many countries think that there is no difference between practical works of art and industrial design, and even combine them to call them "industrial works of art". For example, some countries in Austrian copyright law think that industrial design is only a part of practical works of art.
Practical works of art can be handmade products, handmade products as decorations, and table design of products produced in large-scale industry. Only in the latter case can they be called industrial designs.
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Characteristics of practical works of art
Practical works of art are different from designs, and the legislative purpose of designs is to attract consumers through the appearance of products, so as to achieve the legislative purpose of patent law to promote the sales of design products and promote economic production and social progress.
Practical works of art are protected by copyright law mainly because of their aesthetic value, which people can appreciate. At the same time, according to the author's right system theory, it embodies the personalized expression of the author's thought and personality. The basis of copyright protection of practical works of art must be that its aesthetic part and practical part can be separated.