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Design Patents / Industrial Design Filings

Design patents (or industrial design registrations) protect the visual and ornamental features of a product. They safeguard the unique look that sets your product apart in the marketplace. Securing this specialized protection is crucial for businesses that invest heavily in design.

How we can help ?

Design Identification

We work with you to pinpoint the truly novel and distinctive aspects of your design.

Drafting

We prepare applications that clearly and comprehensively showcase your design's key features.

Prosecution Expertise

We manage communications with patent offices to overcome objections and secure the broadest possible protection.

International Protection

We guide you on pursuing design rights in key markets globally.

How we can help ?

Design Identification

We work with you to pinpoint the truly novel and distinctive aspects of your design.

Drafting

We prepare applications that clearly and comprehensively showcase your design's key features.

Prosecution Expertise

We manage communications with patent offices to overcome objections and secure the broadest possible protection.

International Protection

We guide you on pursuing design rights in key markets globally.

Our Approach

Design Assessment

We analyze your product and market goals to determine potential protectable elements.

Search and Clearance

 We may conduct design searches to assess the novelty of your design features.

Application Preparation

We prepare meticulous applications, including high-caliber illustrations.

Filing and Prosecution

We file your application, respond to examiner inquiries, and advocate for your design.

Maintenance

We assist in maintaining your design registration's validity.

Our Approach

Design Assessment

We analyze your product and market goals to determine potential protectable elements.

Search and Clearance

 We may conduct design searches to assess the novelty of your design features.

Application Preparation

We prepare meticulous applications, including high-caliber illustrations.

Filing and Prosecution

We file your application, respond to examiner inquiries, and advocate for your design.

Maintenance

We assist in maintaining your design registration's validity.

Contact us today!

Let us help you navigate the complexities of securing global patent protection.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ'S)

Designs for products, product packaging, graphic user interfaces (GUIs), and more can be eligible.

Protection terms vary by country, but generally range from 10-25 years.

No, they focus on the ornamental or aesthetic aspects of a design.

Design patents protect visual appearance, while trademarks protect brand identifiers (logos, names, etc.).

Several international treaties like the Hague Agreement offer streamlined routes for global protection.