Design Registration

Design

Design registration protects the appearance of a product, including its shape, lines, colours, texture and other visual characteristics.

Design Registration

Design

Design registration protects the appearance of a product, including its shape, lines, colours, texture and other visual characteristics.

  • Pre-filing national searches
  • Application preparation and follow-up
  • Monitoring of registered designs and competitor activity
  • Objections to similar national and international designs
  • Responses to objections and appeals against decisions
  • National and international design renewals
  • International design applications

Process

Every application is tailored to its subject; the core workflow covers planning, filing, prosecution and protection.

DESIGN PROCESS
01 01

Initial Assessment

We clarify the subject of the request, applicant information and protection objectives together.

02 02

Research and Strategy

We assess similarity, novelty, scope and risk to establish the most suitable filing route.

03 03

Filing and Follow-up

We prepare the application and monitor office communications, objections and interim decisions.

04 04

Protection and Monitoring

After registration, we manage renewals, monitoring, objections and legal action when needed.

Application Preparation Checklist

Having the following information ready helps the initial assessment move quickly.

  • Applicant or company information
  • A brief description of the trademark, invention, design or service
  • Available logos, visuals, technical drawings, specifications or product images
  • Target countries or regions for international protection
  • Priority, assignment, licence or previous application information

Request an assessment for Design

Our specialist team will contact you to clarify your objectives and plan the next steps.

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