We work with selected firms of overseas attorneys to obtain foreign registered design protection.

We advise on unregistered design right. This is another IP right relating to designs, but which does not require formal registration. However, certain criteria have to be met if an unregistered design right is to be enforceable, and we can advise you on these issues. Unregistered design right exists in the UK and also across most of Europe as unregistered Community design right.

Design law is not straightforward, and it can be surprising what is protectable and what it not. We can advise on your prospects for obtaining design protection. Also, we can advise on the best strategies for securing design protection in line with your business objectives.

Copyright is an important IP right. It is generally well known that copyright can protect original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works, photographs, recordings and films. Copyright (together with certain allied rights)can also protect other valuable resources, such as computer programs and databases. We can identify where copyright exists and advise on how best to secure and exploit your rights.