If there is a slit in the front of the car body to allow air in to cool the engine, that requires not only a design but also a technical patent since the design has a function. We can help you to determine whether you need a design patent only or also a technical patent. We specialise in German and European patent applications and proceedings, as a long-term team Bürogemeinschaft of attorneys.
 
Here are some of the typical questions we answer for clients:
 
"I have this idea. Has anyone else already patented it?"
"I have this idea. How can I protect it?"
"What kind of protection do I get from a patent, nationally or worldwide?"
"Do I need a patent in one country or many countries?"
"A competitor obtained a patent which infringes on mine. Can I oppose it?"