Protection by designs
Importance is currently attached not only to the useful function of a product, but also to its design, which is at least as important. An original design contributes to the positive image of a product. It is therefore very important to protect the appearance of the product, so that you, as a designer or right holder, acquire an exclusive right to this design.
Design protection by Arnold & Siedsma
The service provision covers the entire lifetime of a design, in other words from the creation of the design to the registration and defence of your design rights. It therefore includes advice on the protection options, availability searches, registration of the design, compliance with the registration procedures with the aim of obtaining the exclusive right to the model, defence of your design rights and also monitoring of designs or design portfolios, taking of actions against use or registrations of third parties, and also the maintenance and management of your design portfolio.
Design protection anywhere in the world
Through our extensive international network, we can take the required actions for you in any country, anywhere in the world. Arnold & Siedsma will be pleased to work with you to devise the correct strategy to achieve the best possible protection for your designs.
What is a design?
The appearance of a product (three-dimensional) or drawing/pattern (two-dimensional) can be protected as a design. This always involves the appearance of a specific product or a specific drawing, not the protection of an idea.
Design registration: important aspects to consider
The appearance of a product or drawing can be protected as a design. Important aspects to consider by obtaining a design registration: