The most underused form of protection.

Industrial design protection is one of the most underutilised yet valuable forms of intellectual property.

At COEUR IP we help designers, manufacturers and businesses obtain and maximise industrial design protection across Africa. Drawing on deep regional expertise, we develop tailored protection strategies that safeguard your designs and support your long-term commercial objectives.

From securing registration to maximising commercial value and enforcing your rights, we provide practical, business-focused solutions that turn innovative designs into protected and profitable assets.

• Searches & clearance — Assessing the novelty and registrability of designs through availability searches.
• Registration & prosecution — Securing statutory protection for the visual features of your products.
• Trade dress — Protecting packaging, get-up and other distinctive brand elements.
• Portfolio management — Renewals, recordals and strategic portfolio optimisation.
• Commercialisation — Assignments, licensing, manufacturing and distribution agreements.
• Enforcement — Cease-and-desist actions, infringement proceedings and litigation.