Product Appearance
The visual features that make your product unique
DESIGNS
Design Protection
Safeguard the visual appearance of your products.
- Up to 25 years of protection
- Fast registration process
- Protect product aesthetics globally
THE NEED
What can be protected?
Design rights protect the unique visual appearance of products.
Packaging & Containers
Distinctive shapes and graphics for your packaging
User Interfaces
Visual elements of screens, icons, and layouts
Furniture & Decor
Interior design elements and decorative objects
THE PROCESS
How we protect your design
01
Design Assessment
We evaluate novelty and individual character.
02
Image Preparation
Professional representations showing all protected features.
03
Filing Strategy
National, EU, or international filing options.
04
Registration
Swift registration and enforcement support.
WHAT WE OFFER
Our design services
Novelty Assessment
Individual character
We assess whether your design meets the legal requirements for registration based on existing design corpus.
Image Preparation
Professional views
We advise on image specifications and can coordinate professional photography or rendering for optimal protection.
Swiss Filing
IGE registration
We handle Swiss design filings including multiple design applications and classification.
EU Design
EUIPO protection
We file and manage EU-wide design protection through the EUIPO, including deferment strategies.
Hague System
International filing
We coordinate international design filings via the Hague System for multi-country protection.
Maintenance
Renewals & support
We track renewal deadlines and provide guidance on maintaining or abandoning design rights.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Common questions
Find answers to frequently asked questions, or contact us for more details.
What protection does design registration provide?
Registered designs protect the visual appearance (shape, patterns, colors) of a product. This prevents others from using designs that create the same overall impression.
How long does a registered design last?
Design protection typically lasts up to 25 years in Switzerland and the EU (with renewals every 5 years). Unregistered EU designs provide 3 years of protection automatically.
What is the grace period for designs?
The EU and Switzerland offer a 12-month grace period, allowing you to file within one year of first disclosure. However, we recommend filing before disclosure when possible.
Can I protect functional features with design rights?
Design rights protect appearance, not function. Features dictated solely by technical function cannot be protected as designs—consider patent protection for such aspects.
How quickly can I get a registered design?
Design registration is typically fast. Swiss designs can be registered in a few weeks, and EU registered designs often within days if filed electronically.
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