Designs (or, equivalently, ‘Geschmacksmuster’ or sometimes also ‘design patents’) are intellectual property rights that grant their owner an exclusive right to use an aesthetic appearance (shape, color, form) for certain goods. Unlike patents (i.e., invention patents), this is not about the protection of a technical teaching in the most comprehensive, often abstract way possible, but about the protection of concrete forms of appearance that are not determined by technical requirements or boundary conditions.
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It is often advisable to effectively protect products where technology and aesthetics are important through a combination of patent, design, and possibly also trademark protection.
We are happy to support and represent you in this regard, whether before the German Patent and Trademark Office for national German designs, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) for European designs (so-called Community Designs), in international design applications before the WIPO or together with our network of international design protection attorneys in other jurisdictions worldwide.
Whether you have questions about our services or need support in the area of intellectual property, don’t hesitate to contact us. Our dedicated team is ready to assist you with expertise and personalized advice.
