Designs Infringement & Enforcement
Designs Validity
If your registered design is being copied, we can help you to assert your rights against an infringer.
If you are concerned that products you are making or selling may infringe a registered design, there are options for having the registration revoked. A challenge can be made pre-emptively or in response to being sued for infringement.
Our Services
DCC has a team of patent attorneys with internationally recognized experience in handling revocation actions. DCC provides bespoke advice based on your commercial objectives and your specific circumstances. Our patent attorneys work closely with our litigation lawyers to ensure that the best strategies are developed.
Our team can assist with:
Third-party observations
It is possible for anyone to provide information to IP Australia that is relevant to the validity of a registered design, such as evidence relating to prior-published designs.
Design examination
A third party can request IP Australia to examine a registered design to test its validity. This can be done even if the design has already been examined and certified previously. IP Australia may also choose to conduct examination of its own volition, typically in response to third-party observations.
Design revocation proceedings
These are commenced in the court, either preemptively or as a counter-claim in an infringement suit, seeking to revoke the registered design alleged to have been infringed.
IP Litigation
Conducting infringement and revocation proceedings in relation to patents, trade marks, copyright and designs.
Enforcement strategies
Advising on strategies for enforcement of IP and related rights.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Advising on and participating in mediation and arbitration.
Our Experts in Designs Infringement & Enforcement
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- Malaysia
- Melbourne
- Sydney
- New Zealand
- Perth
Debbie David
Patent Attorney
Siew Ling Lee
Trade Mark Attorney
Dr Li Li
Justin Negler
Patent Attorney
Ross Clark
Patent Attorney
Jillian Lim
Patent Attorney