Design Novelty Searches

Design novelty searches are a crucial step in the process of protecting your intellectual property. These searches involve investigating existing designs and patents to ensure that your new design is original and has not been previously disclosed.

At LexGeneris, we specialize in conducting comprehensive design novelty searches to assess the originality of your designs before you file for protection. A design must be new and distinctive to qualify for registration under design law, making our novelty search services vital in verifying whether your design meets these criteria.

Our team performs extensive searches across both national and international design databases, scrutinizing existing registered designs, pending applications, and relevant prior art that could impact your design’s novelty. We analyze the search results to pinpoint any potential conflicts or similarities that might affect your design’s registrability.

Following our search, we provide a detailed report outlining any risks associated with proceeding with your application and offer strategic advice on enhancing your design’s distinctiveness if needed. By conducting a novelty search before filing, we help you avoid costly rejections and ensure a smoother registration process. At LexGeneris, we are dedicated to helping you secure strong, enforceable design rights, starting with a solid foundation of novelty.