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The Smit & Van Wyk team of intellectually property rights attorneys provides a wide range of registered design services including:
- Design rights applications.
- Renewal of design rights.
- Assessment of the design regarding the requirements for functional or aesthetic design.
- Preparation of documents including images for the application for design rights.
- Guidance regarding applications.
- Setting of agreements.
- Reviewing agreements.
- Taking legal action on behalf of the client against an infringer of rights.
- Defending the client against a challenge to validity of design rights.
As part of our registered design services we also conduct the design search, handle applications for design rights in other countries and guide the client regarding the correct procedures to be followed also when it comes to the disclosure of information about a design.
In addition to the above registered design services clients also appreciate our professional advice when it comes to all aspects of design rights.
We for instance, provide comprehensive information about design rights, the various classes of designs, and more at our website. Clients are also welcome to contact us for an appointment to discuss particular aspects of design rights.
We are able to provide answers regarding for instance:
- Release date of the design – which is the date that the design becomes publically available.
- Grace period between release date and the filing for design rights.
- Relevant classes for the specific design and article.
- Whether a single or a multiple application should be filed.
- Duration of the aesthetic design.
- Duration of the functional design.
- Renewal of the designs and fees payable.
- Priority date of the design.
- International applications.
Let our team of attorneys provide you with professional assistance as part of our registered design services. Contact us for assistance today.
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