Design Protection – Safeguarding the Visual Value of Your Products
The design of a product is often key factor in market success. Shape, color and overall appearance strongly influence brand recognition and customer purchasing decisions.
A registered design provides exclusive rights to the visual appearance of a product and is an effective tool to prevent imitation.
DTS supports international clients in securing and enforcing design protection in Germany, Switzerland, across the European Union, and internationally.
Why Design Protection Matters
In many industries, products are technically similar – making design a decisive competitive factor.
Effective design protection:
- strengthens brand identity and product recognition
- creates a clear competitive advantage
- prevents imitation and counterfeiting
- enhances the commercial value of your products and business
Our Services for International Clients and Foreign Associates
We provide efficient and reliable support, in particularly with:
- filing registered Community designs (RCDs) before the EUIPO
- German national design registrations and international filings (Hague System)
- developing and managing design portfolios
- cost-efficient multiple design filings (up to 100 designs per application)
- assessing registrability and potential risks
- advising on design strategies for European markets
Design registrations in Europe are typically fast and cost-effective, especially when handled strategically from the outset.
Enforcement of Design Rights in Europe
Infringement of design rights requires swift and decisive action. We assist clients with:
- cease-and-desist actions
- preliminary injunction proceedings
- infringement litigation in germany
- customs enforcements and border seizure measures
We work closely with foreign associates to ensure effective enforcement of design rights within Europe.
DTS – Your Partner for Design Protection in Europe
With extensive experience in intellectual property law and a strong commercial focus, DTS is a reliable partner for international clients seeking to protect and enforce design rights in Germany and across Europe.
