Brelant offers end-to-end support for European Union industrial design registration, from eligibility checks and drawings to classification, submission, and certification. Our team ensures your application aligns precisely with IP European Union’s requirements, avoiding delays and rejections.
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With localized knowledge and global IP experience, we help you file locally or cross-border with ease. Our cost-effective services and attention to detail make us the trusted partner for IP firms and SMEs alike.
Get Expert Help FastFrom eligibility checks to certification, Brelant handles every stage with precision. Our streamlined approach ensures compliance and peace of mind.
Check your design is new before you file in the European Union. Brelant searches EUIPO and international design records and gives clear risk advice.
Register your industrial design in the European Union with Brelant. Drawings, EUIPO filing and prosecution handled end to end at fixed fees.
Get through industrial design examination in the European Union with confidence. Brelant tracks EUIPO examination and answers objections through to grant.
Got an EUIPO office action? Brelant drafts persuasive responses to objections and refusals so your industrial design in the European Union keeps moving.
File or defend a design opposition in the European Union. Brelant prepares strategic EUIPO opposition filings, evidence and arguments to protect you.
Renew your industrial design in the European Union on time. Brelant tracks EUIPO deadlines, grace periods and fees so your protection never lapses.
Transfer design ownership in the European Union smoothly. Brelant drafts assignment deeds and records the change with EUIPO quickly and correctly.
Stop industrial design infringement in the European Union fast. Brelant drafts firm, legally grounded cease and desist letters and manages the response.
Enforce your design rights in the European Union. Brelant investigates infringement, sends demands and coordinates action before EUIPO and courts.
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Pitfalls to Avoid:
Timeline Reality
RCDs are often fast once formalities are clean; deferment buys secrecy at the cost of time. Publication can follow within days of registration if not deferred.
Formalities Check
Certification (if needed)
Filing for Registration
Priority Claim (if any)
1-2 months
3-6 months
2-6 months
Within 6 months
New and individual character; avoid pre‑filing disclosures (or mind the 12‑month grace after your own disclosure).
High‑quality images (multiple views), applicant details, indication of product.
EUIPO e‑filing; pay official fees.
Correct promptly if flagged.
Or defer publication up to 30 months.
Request anticipated publication before deferment ends.
5‑year blocks up to 25 years (watch renewal windows).
Yes—3 years from first disclosure in the EU; good for fashion/fast cycles, but weaker than RCD.
Yes; multiple applications are allowed and practical for related variants.
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