Designs registration affords protection to the outward appearance of manufactured products and is effected via a formal application to the Patents and Designs Registrar granting extensive protection.
Protection of registered Designs applies to industrially manufactured products which have some physical characteristic that is visually distinctive and new, for any use. Registration affords protection on the configuration, shape, surface decoration and patterns.
Our lawyers can assist companies and individuals protect their products in any industry sector, or service, including
- filing and prosecuting design applications and renewals;
- drafting and filing design related documentation and assignments;
- representation, infringement and validity advice;
- portfolio management;
- due diligence and litigation representation.