Wether two- or three-dimensional, the registered design makes it possible to prohibit a third party from using a particular shape for commercial purposes for a maximum of 25 years.
We advise our clients on how to best protect aesthetic or industrial forms in a global and tailor-made strategy. Our long experience allows us to support our clients in establishing the regulatory and technical drawings necessary for the filing of a design.
Our expertise
We help our clients to establish the best strategy to protect their designs and choose the optimal technical views necessary for the filling.
We are able to file design applications in every country, and especially with the Federal Institute of Intellectual Property in Bern and with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva. We take care of all the administrative and substantive issues during examination of the application, in particular with advice on the best response to each notice of refusal.
We handle changes that must be reported to the offices (address, assignment, merger, registration of a license, etc.) and we take care of preparing and filing the necessary documents.
We take care of reminders and payment of annuities in good time and in all the countries of interest to our customers. Our monitoring system is robust and time-tested.
We support our clients in the drafting or proofreading of contracts relating entirely or in part to intellectual property titles and in particular to all aspects relating to designs.
We represent and advise our clients during opposition proceedings and litigations with respect to design law.