TECHNOLOGY / IN DEPTH

Product Designs & Visual Features

We assess the visual features that distinguish a product, including its overall appearance and distinctive parts. Product variations, drawing requirements and disclosure history inform the design filing strategy.

WHAT WE REVIEW

Key technical and IP issues

  1. 01

    Distinguish conventional structures from features creating visual differences.

  2. 02

    Review whole, partial and variant designs and the consistency of drawings.

  3. 03

    Review sales, exhibition and online-disclosure history during filing preparation.

Information to support the initial review

  • Product views and drawings
  • Distinctive portions and design variations
  • Disclosure history and launch schedule

You can begin a discussion before all the documents are available. Your development stage and planned disclosures help us establish priorities and agree the scope of work.

Turning technical analysis into an IP plan

Our technical analysis guides prior art searches, filing strategy, prosecution and rights analysis. We agree the scope, deliverables and timetable for each engagement.

Put your IP strategy into practice.