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Designs
James & Wells has considerable experience
in the registration of designs in New Zealand, including rights
enforcement, protection and commercialisation.
If your design is applied to a manufactured article and is
novel, we can help you to register it as a Registered Design in
many countries - providing you with an asset which you can license
or sell, and a formal right to assist in any enforcement
procedures. This is particularly important if you are an exporter
because copyright protection overseas is often less comprehensive
in comparison to New Zealand or non-existent .
The range of services our Designs Team can provide you
include:
- Advice on whether your design is able to be
registered
- Clearance searches to ensure your proposed
design will not conflict with the existing rights of other
parties
- Registration of designs in New Zealand and
internationally
For further information, visit our information page on Design
Registration.
Strong design is increasingly a source of competitive
advantage, and protection in New Zealand isn't limited to iconic
products or those with aesthetic appeal.