The unique shape, pattern or appearance of your product can be protected. We search, prepare and file your industrial design registration so competitors can’t copy the look.
A design registration protects the visual appearance of a product — its shape, configuration, pattern or ornamentation — that appeals to the eye, as distinct from how it works. Registration gives you exclusive rights over that appearance (initially ten years, extendable), and is filed under the Designs Act with the correct class.
Product designers, manufacturers and businesses with a distinctive-looking product.
Stops competitors from copying your product’s unique appearance.
Registered designs give you enforceable rights over the design.
A registered design is an IP asset that adds brand and market value.
We file under the correct design class to secure valid protection.
The shape, pattern, configuration or ornamentation of a product that is new and appeals to the eye.
Initially ten years, extendable by a further five years on renewal.
A design protects how a product looks; a patent protects how it works.
Logos are usually protected as trademarks; product appearance is protected as a design. We advise the right route.