Our attorneys advise on all aspects of registered design protection and on the interrelation between registered designs, unregistered design right and copyright.

Design Right and Copyright
The firm advises on the best way to protect designs taking into account the interaction between registered designs and copyright and, in the United Kingdom and the European Community, unregistered design rights. We assist clients in determining what protection is available and what is most appropriate for their designs. The firm also advises on all aspects of copyright as it relates to industrial processes or products and other intellectual property rights.

Registered Design Applications
Our attorneys advise on the registration of designs in the UK, the European Community and overseas and will prepare the necessary applications. Our attorneys are experienced in the filing and prosecution of registered designs worldwide dealing with any problems which may arise before official registration of the designs.

Infringement and Validity Proceedings
The firm advises on all aspects of infringement of registered and unregistered design rights and copyright, and the validity of registered designs.

Searches and Watching
Our in-house Search Department provides a full range of search and watching services in relation to registered designs. Please see Search and Watching Services for more detailed information.

Renewals
Our in-house Renewals Department assists clients in maintenance of registered rights. Please see our Renewals Service for further information.