Design right arises in the shape or configuration of an article and is an unregistered right. In many countries, design right is established as soon as a design is recorded or an article is made to the design.

As with copyright, design right allows a party to prevent a third party from copying a work which is subject to design right.

We can advise whether or not a design attracts design right, whether such rights would be enforceable, and with regard to action which may be taken against infringing parties.

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