In a highly competitive market, the success of a product often depends on an innovative external design that should be protected – because a successful design is often quickly copied.

You can protect the appearance, i.e., the external shape and color of your products, with a registered design.

The owner of a registered design enjoys a monopoly on the protected appearance for a maximum protection period of 25 years and can prohibit unauthorized use by third parties. However, care must be taken to ensure that the design does not infringe earlier rights. Careful searches are therefore recommended prior to registration.