Malmö, Sweden, January 2026 — The Advisory Board of the Swedish Form Association has concluded that Nova C Double Back qualifies as a work of applied art, protected under the Swedish Copyright Act (Opinion No. 338, dated 3 November 2025).
The opinion strengthens the legal basis for enforcing design rights in Sweden and supports originality claims across other EU Member States.
This expert opinion provides a strong legal foundation for enforcing Circalle’s design rights in Sweden and is persuasive evidence of the Nova C Double Back’s originality in other EU Member States.
Unauthorised reproduction, manufacture, or distribution of the Nova C Double Back may infringe copyright in Sweden and could give rise to civil remedies, including injunctions, seizure, recall, or destruction of infringing goods and claims for damages or an account of profits. A business that knowingly produces, sells or resells unauthorised copies faces increased legal risk; an innocent business purchaser may still be subject to civil remedies (which courts may mitigate in cases of good faith).
Circalle recommends that customers, specifiers, and procurement authorities rely on authorised channels and genuine products when selecting seating for regulated or public installations (for example, airports and transport hubs), as unauthorised copies may not carry warranties, spare parts, manufacturer support, or the required safety and certification standards.
Circalle is the new name of Green Furniture Concept, taking effect in September 2026. The Malmö-based design company, founded in 2007, creates circular solutions for shared environments, combining its product portfolio with design expertise to shape functional and coherent spatial experiences. The company works as a design partner to architects, developers and operators worldwide, shaping spaces where people gather, connect and thrive through decades of everyday life.