National designs

Registration in Milan of a design valid throughout Italy

At Brevetti Digiovanni Schmiedt in Milan, we will assist you with every step related to the registration of a design valid throughout Italy by offering complete 360º assistance. Registration is carried out by the Italian Patent and Trademark Office (UIBM) and is valid nationally.

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The importance of an individual character

The registration of a design is fundamental since it protects those investing resources and talent in the search for form, materials or colours. The design must be new and original. In this context, originality lies in the distinctive capacity possessed by the design compared to other recognized designs, models that can be assessed by the general impression that the design creates in an informed user, regardless of any aesthetic value. The rights conferred by the registration of designs imply a monopoly in the manufacture, use and marketing of a product that incorporates the registered design or model. Violation of these rights constitutes counterfeiting.

Duration

With our consultation services in Milan, you can register a design in order to effectively protect it from any imitations and counterfeits. After its registration, a design is protected 5 years from the date the application is filed. However, this duration can be extended up to a maximum of 25 years by paying a maintenance fee at the end of each 5-year period. Find out more by filling in the form under 'Contact Us'. You will immediately receive an answer to your questions.