Our team provides highly specialized assistance for prior art searches in Italy and the European Union and advice about the registrability of designs or models, including assistance in deciding on the appropriate way to protect the design creations.

Our consultancy includes preparation, filing and prosecution of applications for Italian designs, Registered Community Designs (valid in all countries of the European Union) and International Designs.

Our services also include, but are not limited, to:

• Assistance in cancellation and invalidity proceedings, and enforcement.
• Assistance in legal proceedings.
• Recording of changes, licenses and transfers.
• Assistance in drafting any kind of agreements.
• Checking and managing designs for maintenance and renewal.
• Applications for action with the Customs authorities.
• Due diligence.

Should you have any questions regarding Italian or EU design rights, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our initial advice will be offered as a matter of courtesy.