Designs & Patents

Everyone has a different interpretation of the word “fashion.” Fashion can mean different things to different people. For some, it is uniqueness, art and creativity, culture, expression, and expression. And for others, it’s a way of living. The fashion industry invests its heart and soul into fostering innovation, and it tries to find every way possible to create unique and innovative designs.

Everyone has a different interpretation of the word “fashion.” Fashion can mean different things to different people. For some, it is uniqueness, art and creativity, culture, expression, and expression. And for others, it’s a way of living. The fashion industry invests its heart and soul into fostering innovation, and they do so in every way possible to create unique, innovative, and aesthetically pleasing designs. These designs bring a fresh look and feel to many products, including apparel, handbags, watches, jewelry, and other items we love to wear. These new designs give us confidence and pride, but they also make us feel extra special.

Designers are constantly under pressure to come up with new fashion lines in an environment where competition is fierce and innovation is required. The constant fear that grey market cartels will steal your innovations is another factor. The Internet has made it harder for designers and creators to protect their creativity and uniqueness.

Designers must act more intelligently and assess the current market situation in real-time. Those who are aware of intellectual property rights and the importance of design patents can take advantage of these laws to dominate the market.

We found that design patents protected the creativity of many brands, including Ralph Lauren, Sabyasachi Tiffany, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci. A design patent search can be used to access newly created designs and protect them. This can help predict upcoming changes or fashion trends.

The Big Question

How can you use design patents to drive innovation after realizing how important it is to have well-protected intellectual property? You can find the answer in the following key services offered by design patent search companies:

1. Prior art identification is essential before filing for a patent

It is important to protect a design once it has been completed. That’s where the design patent search service known as novelty/patentability search comes into play. Patent analysts use a professional database to check and evaluate existing design patents.

Thousands of patents are checked during the process to make sure that there is no identical design that could challenge the novelty. The results of the patentability check are presented in a simple format. This report categorizes the results according to relevance criteria and highlights the similarity between the design identified and the new design.

The designer can make a decision based on the results of the search for patentability (using the legal advice of their respective patent attorney).

2) Monitoring protected designs

This point can be better understood with an example. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus hasn’t yet released a watch on the market. The design of the watch has been seen in the German Patent and Trademark Office. It is possible to plan an innovative design ahead of the launch of a competitor’s design by closely monitoring required designs in patent databases.

News Shot:

You have plenty of time to plan and take action before your competitor’s new product line hits the market. You can either wait and observe with a prototype in hand to see the fate of the new product line from the competitor or enter the market directly before their product launch if you feel the market is in your favor.

3) Freedom to Operate Search (FTO) – Before Launching a Product

If you want to enter a market with a unique design but do not wish to get into unnecessary disputes with local players in that market, then it is best to check the protected designs in the new market. You can then operate freely and get a license from another player. It also helps you avoid paying a hefty license fee or infringement by designing around your product.

4) Monitoring infringement

Someone may launch a similar product in your protected market, possibly with minor modifications. The monitoring of these infringing goods will help you identify the threats to your brand and prevent unanticipated losses. You can then take the necessary legal actions to stop them from launching products or operating in the protected market.