Design rights protect the shapes of objects, packaging, patterns, colours and decoration. It protects the design for 10 years after it was first sold or 15 years after it was created.
A design registration helps protect the appearance of a product, such as its shape or pattern. This will help if anyone tries to copy or use your design without your permission.
Copyright, patents, designs and trade marks are all types of intellectual property protection. You get some types of protection automatically, others you have to apply for.