Industrial Design

Prosecution

Industrial designs play a vital role in protecting the aesthetic and visual features of products, including their shape, configuration, pattern, or ornamentation. Effective protection of industrial designs enables businesses to safeguard product appearance, strengthen brand identity, and maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Our team provides comprehensive assistance throughout the design registration process, including:

Advising clients on whether a design meets the legal requirements for protection, including novelty and originality.
Conducting searches and assessments to determine whether similar designs already exist.
Preparing and filing industrial design applications.
Handling all administrative procedures, including responding to examination reports and addressing any formal requirements issued by the Governments.
Monitoring deadlines and maintaining registrations.

Contentious

Disputes relating to industrial designs may arise when questions emerge concerning the validity, ownership, or unauthorized use of a registered design. These disputes may involve competitors, manufacturers, distributors, or other parties operating in the same market. Our contentious services include:

Addressing unauthorized imitation or use of protected designs.
Resolving disputes concerning the rightful ownership of design rights.
Preparing and responding to warning letters relating to alleged design infringement.
Assisting clients in resolving disputes through commercially practical solutions and among others.