Tastes may famously differ, but the need for a protection strategy for your designs does not. The colour, shape, and pattern of a product play a decisive role in its commercial success. Manufacturers of imitation products want a share of that success – and, without a well-protected original, they usually have an easy time of it.
Whether you have developed an industrial design to make a technical device look appealing, or you want to market a product whose value depends significantly on its appearance – we guide you competently through the entire registration process for your design with the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA). The result: a time-limited monopoly – five years, renewable up to five times – for the shape and colour design of your product, be it packaging, a complete product, a graphic design, or a web design. Our patent attorneys and lawyers help you document your design through suitable illustrations and ensure that your creation receives the protection necessary for a successful defence.
If you want your design's appearance to enjoy protection not only in Germany but throughout the EU, we support you in registering your design as a Registered Community Design with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
