{"id":840,"date":"2025-08-04T12:49:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T10:49:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hl-patent.de\/design-protection\/"},"modified":"2025-09-30T15:06:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T13:06:55","slug":"design-protection","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hl-patent.de\/en\/design-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"Design Protection"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Design makes the difference<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Not only the function but also the design determines the success of a product. A well-thought-out, aesthetic appearance makes the difference – not only for everyday products but also on a B2B market. A similar design is the first thing that stands out in competing products. Therefore, anyone who invests in design should also protect it. <\/p>

With a registered design, you secure the exclusive right to the external shape and color design of your product.<\/p>

We support you in protecting your designs effectively. Starting with the appropriate selection of images, we arrange for registration with the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA), the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) or internationally, if desired in almost every country in the world. <\/p>

A well-protected design not only gives you a competitive advantage, but also strengthens your position against imitators. Design protection can be applied for individual products or entire series and usually offers up to 25 years of protection – provided it is renewed regularly. <\/p>

We are also at your side when it comes to defending your rights, licensing or enforcement in the event of infringement. Design protection is not only interesting for large corporations – but especially for creative minds, start-ups and medium-sized companies that want to stand out from the crowd. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Design protection is determined by the correct representation of your product. Unlike a patent, it is not written clains that are decisive, but the illustration as such. You define what is protected – and what is not. <\/p>

This makes it all the more important to prepare the application with care and strategy, what should be shown and what might be better not to. We advise you on how to present your design in such a way that the protective effect is as broad as possible and legally secure at the same time. <\/p>

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photo or drawing, and the selection of suitable views and perspectives.<\/p>

The requirements of the offices responsible for the registrations must be taken into account, which vary greatly from country to country.<\/p>

Especially with complex products or digital interfaces, the best illustration may be a real challenge – but also a great opportunity. Anyone who visualizes a design cleverly can create a scope of protection that goes beyond their own product. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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