In many markets the first thing a customer notices is how a product looks. Design registration in Iran protects that appearance, so that a competitor cannot simply copy the shape of your bottle, the pattern on your fabric or the outline of your device.
Design or patent?
A patent protects a technical idea: how something works. A design protects appearance: how it looks. Some products need only one; many benefit from both. We look at where the value of your product lies and recommend the combination that fits your budget and your market.
What can be registered
- The shape and configuration of a product or of part of it
- Surface patterns, ornamentation and decoration
- Lines, contours, colours and textures that create the overall impression
- Graphic symbols and logos applied to products, in the relevant class
Our process
We start by reviewing the images and identifying the Locarno class for the product. Where it is useful, we run a design search to see whether similar designs are already registered. We then prepare the application with the required views, file it and follow it through to registration, reporting each step to you.
Request a design search now
Our design search is available on request today. Use the design search form to describe the product and what makes it distinctive. We confirm scope and cost before starting. An instant design search tool is on our roadmap.
Designs for international collections
Companies that launch collections or product ranges often file several designs together. We help you decide which variations deserve protection, how to group them and how to keep filings aligned with the protection you already hold in other countries.
After registration
We record the design, track renewal dates and advise on action if copies appear. If your product also carries a brand, our trademark check helps you confirm the name is clear before launch.
Questions we are often asked
What does an industrial design protect?
A registered design protects the appearance of a product or part of a product: its shape, lines, contours, colours, texture or ornamentation. It does not protect how the product works; that is the role of a patent.
Can I protect a design and a patent for the same product?
Yes, and it is often sensible. The patent covers the technical solution, the design covers the look. Competitors who copy either can then be addressed.
Is there a design search?
Yes. You can request one today through the design search form on our patent search page. An instant design search tool is planned.
What images do you need for a design application?
Clear views that show the design fully, usually from several angles, on a plain background. We tell you which views are required for your product and review them before filing.