Designs

Leading experts in registered and unregistered design protection across the globe

We’ll guide you on the best protection for your business, safeguarding it from competitors.

The law around designs can be complex. There are decisions to make about which designs can and should be registered, which designs will benefit from unregistered design protection, which elements of a design should be protected, and the geographic territories in which such protection is required. Our specialist design attorneys are leading experts in registered and unregistered design protection across the globe and can guide you through this complicated area of law.

Design rights as part of your IP protection

Design protection can complement patent and trade mark protection, and in some instances is the only form of protection available to new innovations and designs. Design rights can be registered or unregistered and protect the appearance of your products and branding. They have many advantages and provide valuable protection, frequently at a lower cost than patents and trade marks.

Specialist design attorneys

At Marks & Clerk, we have attorneys who focus specifically on design IP. As this forms a substantial part of their work, they have considerable experience in advising on, securing, enforcing and maximising the value of design rights worldwide. You can be confident of getting the highest quality advice on any issue relating to design protection.