Designer and Luxury Goods

Counterfeit and knock-off products represent one of the most direct threats to designers and luxury brands.

Designer and Luxury Goods IP Counsel

Protecting a designer or luxury brand means addressing IP threats from multiple directions. HRFM has experience assisting high-end designers and companies procure, enforce and defend their IP rights.

That includes taking action against the importation, sale and distribution of counterfeit and knock-off products. Contact us to start the conversation.

What Designer and Luxury Goods IP Protection Involves

IP protection in this industry spans several disciplines:

• Trademarks protect brand names and logos.
• Copyrights cover original design elements.
• Design patents guard a product's ornamental features.
• Trade dress protection addresses distinctive product appearances that identify their source.

We advise across these disciplines, with expertise in enforcement against counterfeiting and infringement across the distribution chain.

Product Categories and Industries HRFM Serves

HRFM attorneys deeply understand the legal and business challenges that brands face across a range of designer and luxury goods categories:

• Lighting
• Interior furniture and accessories
• Outdoor site furnishings
• Outdoor furniture
• Wallpaper
• Carpet and flooring
• Garden vessels and accessories
• Ceiling fans
• Hand bags
• Jewelry
• Eyeglass and sunglass frames
• Eyeglass accessories and lanyards
• Tiles and porcelain products
• Glassware and vases
• Architectural glass panels
• Window treatments, including customized shades
• Public space amenities and structures
• Office furniture

Defend Your IP With HRFM

HRFM is the largest IP law firm in upstate New York, with offices in Albany and Rochester. We're here to help you protect the designer and luxury goods you've so carefully crafted.

Contact us to discuss your IP needs, or search our attorneys to find the right professional for your work.