Design Registration
If you have created a product that is 'New'
and has
‘Individual Character‘.
It may well be the case that it qualifies for protection as a registered design. A registered design can protect either the aesthetic or functional aspect of an item, so long as that feature is viewable by the user in normal everyday use.
A product could be a kettle, a fridge, car, remote control, or indeed most things you see on a daily basis.
Design rights will often offer protection to the gap left between patent and trade mark protection.
A registered design gives a monopoly right over its use. You do not have to register for a specific class of use.
Unregistered, you may still be able to prevent others copying your design, but the burden of proof falls on you to proof that your designs have been copied
Registered designs , often over-looked, are a relatively cheap way of adding to your IP portfolio.
Shipley Solicitors aim to provide you with the best in quality at the most competitive prices
Prices for an application start at as little as £375
Call Ben on 0151 705 3440 or email him at ben@shipleysolicitors.com