Registering in a global market

“Twenty years ago markets were highly localised. We now operate in a global market. The clothing sector is especially vulnerable to copying. Someone takes a picture of your product and distributes it around the world in a flash via Internet. That is why registration is so important.”

National Design

You can also opt to file national applications in other countries. In fact, this is the only option for countries which have not signed international design registration treaties. You will then have to find out about the rules which protect your designs in the country in question. Moreover, filing in a number of countries is often an expensive process. Fortunately, the number of countries for which protection can be acquired by an international design or a Community Design is increasing all the time..