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Design protection has developed rapidly in recent years.  The Community Design has made Pan-European design protection by means of a single registration a reality.  Likewise, international design registrations are becoming ever more attractive.  Members of Lovells' specialist design team have been actively involved in these developments and have worked in various expert and advisory circles to actively support and further them.

Our design team has gained a particular reputation for its efficient action against counterfeits and slavish imitations of design products. Due to our strong presence in China and all major European jurisdictions, we target infringements both in the country of origin and in the distribution markets. For this purpose, we have built a close working relationship with customs authorities, public prosecution and civil courts alike. This network of co-operation allows us to stop infringements at an early point in time and often prevent major damage to our clients' interests.

Based on our experience in enforcement matters, we also devise protection strategies and file design registrations on a national, European or international level.