Protect Your Unique Designs Worldwide
In today’s global market, protecting your industrial designs is crucial to maintaining a competitive advantage. At LEXCLAIM, we help businesses, designers, and innovators secure international design protection to prevent unauthorized copying and infringement. Whether you're in fashion, technology, automotive, or consumer products, our team ensures your designs are legally protected across multiple jurisdictions. Whether you’re filing under the Hague System or seeking direct national registrations, we provide strategic advice and practical support to secure your design rights worldwide.
Our International Design Filing Services Include:
1. Hague System Filings
- Preparing and filing international design applications under the Hague System administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
- Advising on Hague System timelines, requirements, and procedures.
- Managing the international registration process, including responses to refusals or objections.
2. National and Regional Design Filings
- Assisting with direct national design filings in key jurisdictions.
- Filing regional design applications with offices such as the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO).
- Coordinating with foreign associates to ensure compliance with local design laws.
3. Design Search and Analysis
- Conducting comprehensive design searches to ensure your design is original and does not infringe on existing designs.
- Analyzing prior art and providing detailed reports on the registrability of your design.
- Advising on the strength and scope of potential design protection.
4. Design Prosecution and Examination
- Representing clients before international design offices during the examination process.
- Responding to office actions and overcoming objections in foreign jurisdictions.
- Advising on strategies to strengthen your design application during prosecution.
5. International Design Strategy and Consulting
- Developing customized international design strategies to maximize the value of your product designs.
- Advising on design protection as part of your overall IP strategy.
- Helping startups and businesses integrate international design strategy into their overall business plan.
Why Choose LEXCLAIM for Your International Design Needs?
Global Design Protection: Expertise in Hague System, EUIPO, USPTO, and national design offices.
Comprehensive Legal Support: From design filing to enforcement worldwide.
Tailored Strategies: Custom solutions for startups, corporations, and product designers.
Proven Track Record: Helping clients secure and defend their industrial designs globally.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Hague System, and how does it work?
What are the benefits of filing an international design application?
How do I choose the right countries for international design filing?
What are the costs associated with international design filing?
How long does it take to secure a design registration in different countries?
Protecting your designs globally starts with a conversation. Contact LEXCLAIM today to schedule a consultation with one of our international design attorneys. Let us help you secure the intellectual property rights you deserve.