The unique visual features of a product—its shape, configuration, pattern, and ornamentation—are valuable intellectual property that can be legally protected through design rights. Securing these rights is a critical step in preventing competitors from producing copycat products that dilute your brand and erode your market share. Our firm provides expert guidance through every stage of the design protection lifecycle.

Our Expertise in Design Rights

• Strategic Registration: Our lawyers have extensive experience in preparing and filing robust design applications in Australia and managing international registration strategies to protect your products in key global markets.
• Portfolio Management: The Lewis & May team assists clients in managing their portfolio of design rights, providing strategic advice on maintenance, licensing, and commercialisation opportunities.
• Enforcement and Anti-Counterfeiting: We are experienced in enforcing design rights against infringers, from sending cease and desist letters to pursuing litigation to stop the sale of counterfeit and imitation goods.