Design Litigation and Enforcement

Design registration affords protection specifically directed at the visual features of an article, that is, the shape and appearance of an industrial article. This can be relied upon to prevent others from making, importing, using or disposing of articles within the same class and embodying the registered design or a design not substantially different from it.

We can assist you with determining if an infringement on your design has taken place and litigating if an infringement is identified to ensure that your design is not exploited by others.

Adams & Adams is able to handle prosecution of design applications, and the enforcement of design rights in South Africa, Africa and the world in infringement investigations and advice as well as litigation proceedings.