Turning ideas into assets

Design, novelty and infringement searches

Design, novelty and infringement searches may be used e.g.:

  • Prior to marketing of a product with a new design

  • As the basis for an evaluation of the possibilities of unhindered introduction of a product in Denmark

  • For mapping out the competitors’ design protected products

  • As inspiration for design development

  • As the basis for decisions which may reduce the risk of infringement cases.

Product characteristics

A design search is a search in Danish design registrations and publicly available design applications. The scope of the search will be agreed upon in each individual case. The search may clarify e.g.:

  • whether the design is at a risk of infringing other design rights

  • the extent of registered design rights and design rights applied for in certain categories of goods or by related specific businesses or individuals.

After having concluded the search, the Office will draw up a report with the following contents:

  • Specification of the aim of the search

  • The result of the search accompanied, where appropriate, by lists or copies of relevant design registrations and applications

  • Comments as to whether the material found is "of particular relevance" or "for information" (in connection with searches for novelty or infringement)

  • Description of the scope of the search.

Delivery

Delivery will normally take place within 5 working days.
Urgent delivery may be arranged at additional cost.

Prices

Design, novelty and infringement searches: DKK 4,000 each (fixed price).

The above price is exclusive of VAT.

Indicative price lists for our search services in USD and EUR.

Download the product sheet as pdf

Contact

If you need further information, have any questions or want to order a search, please contact our Key Account Managers or fill out the contact form.