“Design sells.” Designers and stylists are constantly occupied in producing consumer products which look beautiful, tasteful and attractive. A line of clothing, a special furniture collection, a clever packaging: creativity is rewarded in sales figures. Design protection prevents others’ profiting from your creative ideas.

A good feel for designs

Arnold + Siedsma has a good feel for designs. Our design attorneys are fully conversant with the procedures for registering designs (and drawings) both at home and abroad. Our service extends from search and recommendation right up to and including applying for, entering and monitoring design registrations. In the case of (imminent) infringing activities our attorneys will defend your rights and investigate whether an amicable solution is possible. If it turns out that going to court is unavoidable, our own lawyers can begin proceedings.

• Our own office network: Arnold + Siedsma has its own office network in Europe and maintains close relations with trademark and design offices worldwide, including the United States and Asia. This enables us to monitor and protect your design rights effectively around the world
• Worldwide protection: our specialist design attorneys are qualified to appear before the Benelux Office for Intellectual Property (BOIP) in the Hague, the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM) in Alicante and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva