Why a Comprehensive Professional Search is Essential Before Registering a Design

Before registering a design, conducting a comprehensive professional search is crucial to mitigate legal risks, ensure protection, and maximize enforceability. This process involves identifying prior designs, assessing potential conflicts, and ensuring the design meets legal requirements for protection. 1. Importance of a Professional Design Search Avoiding Infringement Risks: A search helps to identify earlier registered […]

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European and international protection of a design right

Registered designs only have legal effect in the country in which they are registered (territoriality principle). Designs registered at the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA) are protected in the Federal Republic of Germany only. If you need protection for your design outside Germany the following options are available to you: an application for […]

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