Design Protection in the UK & Europe and How it Compares to the US - Webinar

13th Nov 2025

Online

17:00 to 18:00

Murgitroyd’s Wendy Crosby explains how to protect designs internationally, comparing the UK, Europe, and US systems for stronger global IP strategies

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Register for our Design Protection Webinar #

Join Wendy Crosby, Head of the Designs Team at Murgitroyd, as she presents an in-depth look at how design protection operates in the UK and Europe, and how these systems differ from US design patent practice.

This session is designed for US patent attorneys and in-house counsel managing international IP portfolios, offering practical guidance on navigating multiple jurisdictions effectively.

Key topics will include:

  • Registration and filing strategies across the UK and Europe
  • Enforcement approaches and practical considerations
  • Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
  • Aligning design protection strategies between the US, UK, and Europe

You’ll gain valuable, actionable insight into how to secure, maintain, and enforce design rights internationally, enabling you to advise confidently and protect your clients’ or company’s designs across borders.

If you are interested in attending, please sign up here:

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Our Presenter #

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Wendy Crosby

Director, Patents, Head of Designs Team

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