Design Right Infringement

Many companies and individuals will own rights to the visual aesthetic appearance (design) of their products. This can include rights over the particular shape of a product, and any decoration or patterns or designs on it. To have a design right, the product needs to be original. If your product has design protection, it is unlawful for anyone else to copy it. Design rights are granted to original designs that are new and have individual character such as a new or unique design for a piece of clothing or furniture. 

Design protection ensures that others cannot replicate the unique visual features of your product. If you are the creator of a unique design, you can make an application to get it registered to ensure that it is not copied by others. Registration also gives you a mechanism to seek damages, if your design is copied. Our legal experts can help you with registering your unique designs, or pursuing claims against people or companies who have breached your registered design rights. If you are accused of infringing someone else’s design, we can help you defend yourself.