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DESIGN

Designs

We turn visual differentiation in products and interfaces into clear rights.

Design searchesPartial & related designsGlobal filing

OVERVIEW

Protection designed around what comes next.

We assess launch timing, disclosure, key shapes and variants to protect physical products and digital interfaces.

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CAPABILITIES

Support where your business needs it

From a focused filing to long-term portfolio and dispute advice, the scope is tailored to the matter.

01

Protectable subject matter

We distinguish overall appearance, characteristic portions and screen transitions worth protecting.

02

Filing portfolio

Principal, related and partial designs are combined to account for product variants.

03

Drawings & description

Drawing sets and descriptions are prepared so the intended scope is interpreted clearly.

04

Disputes & use

Similarity, implementation, licensing and infringement responses are considered around business timing.

ENGAGEMENT

Clear context at every stage

Details vary by matter, but key decisions and next actions remain transparent.

01

Understand

We identify objectives, timing, disclosure and available materials.

02

Analyze

We assess protectability, risk and viable paths.

03

Align

We align on scope, timing, expected cost and priorities.

04

Execute

We execute the strategy and manage follow-up as circumstances evolve.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

These are general answers. Advice may differ after the facts and applicable law are reviewed.

Can we file after launch?
Exceptions depend on the timing and form of disclosure, and overseas rules differ. Filing before disclosure is generally safer.
Can a UI be protected?
Graphic images and screen interfaces may qualify when statutory requirements are met.
Can patents and designs be filed together?
A combined strategy may be appropriate when technical concepts and visual appearance each meet their requirements.

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