US design patent preparation and prosecution

Product design IP

Our U.S. IP team prepares and prosecutes design patent applications that protect the unique ornamental design or visual appearance of an article. When coordinated with European filings, we help pursue design protection in multiple key markets.

Design patents may provide businesses with an edge by deterring knockoffs, supporting brand differentiation, and strengthening product launches. They are particularly valuable for consumer goods, fashion, automobiles, medical devices, and technology products, for example, where appearance plays a critical role in market adoption.