Industrial Design Registration (Design Protection)

An industrial design protects the appearance of your product—its unique design. Our patent attorney office will help you secure exclusive rights to the shapes, lines, colours, or structure of your products. Industrial designs are crucial for standing out from the competition and preventing unauthorized copying of your idea.

How Much Does an Industrial Design Cost? (Price for Design Protection)

Wondering how much an industrial design costs and what the total price is for complete registration? Costs depend on the selected territorial scope of protection (Czech Republic, EU, or international route). At our office, we emphasize transparency—we will prepare a fixed price quote with no hidden fees. Plus, your initial consultation with our patent attorney is completely free of charge. Pricelist

Requirements for Obtaining Design Protection

For an industrial design registration to be successful, your design must legally meet two basic criteria:

• Novelty: The design must not have been disclosed anywhere in the world prior to filing the application.

• Individual Character: The appearance must clearly differ from existing designs and must not be confusingly similar. Registration is not possible for designs that violate public order, accepted principles of morality, or are identical to previously registered rights of third parties.

Exclusive Rights of the Industrial Design Owner

By registering, you gain the exclusive right to use, manufacture, and market this design. As the owner, you can also license, sell, or transfer your rights. If the design is created by an employee as part of their work duties, the right to protection typically transfers to the employer (client).

Validity and Renewal of Protection

Industrial design protection is valid for 5 years from the filing date of the application. We can repeatedly renew this period for you every 5 years, up to a maximum total of 25 years. In case of a missed deadline, protection can still be renewed within a grace period of 6 months for an additional fee.

Territorial Scope: Where to Protect Your Design?

Based on your business goals, we will help you choose the optimal path:

• Czech Republic (National Route): Registration with the Industrial Property Office (ÚPV) in Prague. Ideal for the local market.

• European Industrial Design (Community Design – CD): With a single registration at the EUIPO, you obtain protection across all EU member states.

• International Route (WIPO): Allows you to protect up to 100 different designs in more than 55 countries worldwide with a single application.