Intellectual property
Design rights
Designs are a major asset for a range of businesses so the
protection and exploitation of them is key to business
success. Design rights can play a central role in both
product development and brand strategy.
We provide industry-focused advice and tactical guidance to
clients across the spectrum of business sectors.
With extensive experience advising on design right disputes
(registered or unregistered) and in complex cases from tribunals in
the Patent Office through to the European Court of Justice, we
strive to resolve disputes inexpensively and fast. We regularly use
alternative dispute resolution methods.
We also advise clients on commercial design matters, especially
those relating to ownership, subsistence and exploitation.
This includes considering your businesses designs in the context of
an acquisition or disposal.