Product Appearance
The visual features that make your product unique
Design Protection
IP2GO-Pro is a Swiss patent attorney firm in Renens that protects the appearance of products through design registrations in Switzerland (IPI), the European Union (EUIPO) and internationally via the Hague System, from novelty assessment to renewal.
Safeguard the visual appearance of your products.
- Up to 25 years of protection
- Fast registration process
- Protect product aesthetics globally
What can be protected?
Design rights protect the unique visual appearance of products.
Packaging & Containers
Distinctive shapes and graphics for your packaging
User Interfaces
Visual elements of screens, icons, and layouts
Furniture & Decor
Interior design elements and decorative objects
How we protect your design
Design Assessment
We evaluate novelty and individual character.
Image Preparation
Professional representations showing all protected features.
Filing Strategy
National, EU, or international filing options.
Registration
Swift registration and enforcement support.
Our design services
Novelty Assessment
Individual character
We assess whether your design meets the legal requirements for registration based on existing design corpus.
Image Preparation
Professional views
We advise on image specifications and can coordinate professional photography or rendering for optimal protection.
Swiss Filing
IGE registration
We handle Swiss design filings including multiple design applications and classification.
EU Design
EUIPO protection
We file and manage EU-wide design protection through the EUIPO, including deferment strategies.
Hague System
International filing
We coordinate international design filings via the Hague System for multi-country protection.
Maintenance
Renewals & support
We track renewal deadlines and provide guidance on maintaining or abandoning design rights.
Common questions
Find answers to frequently asked questions, or contact us for more details.
What can be protected as a design?
The appearance of a product or part of a product (its shape, contours, colours, lines or ornamentation) can be protected if it is new and has individual character.
How long does design protection last?
In Switzerland and the EU, a registered design can be maintained for up to 25 years, renewed in five-year periods.
Can I show my design before filing?
Switzerland and the EU allow a 12-month grace period after the designer’s own disclosure, but relying on it carries risk. Filing before any disclosure is the safest route.
How do I protect a design in several countries?
Through the Hague System you can file one international application designating several member parties, including Switzerland and the EU, or file EU and national applications directly.
Can publication of a design be deferred?
Yes. Both Swiss and EU design applications can request deferment of publication, for up to 30 months from the filing or priority date, keeping a new product confidential until launch.
Ready to protect your design?
Let's secure the unique appearance of your products.