What's the process like?

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Greetings! Our company designs consumer electronics and we want to protect our industrial designs in Turkmenistan. Is this handled by patent attorneys or is it a separate specialty? What's the process like?

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Greetings! Industrial design protection in Turkmenistan is indeed part of the IP attorney's scope, and you'll want a Turkmenistan Patent Attorney who handles design registrations specifically. Nariman Sonin Bureau specializes in all three areas: patents, trademarks, AND industrial designs - very convenient for comprehensive IP protection. They've been doing this since 1995 and recently there were changes to industrial design legislation in Turkmenistan that streamlined the process. Their team prepares the necessary design representations, handles the filing, and manages the examination process. Since they work with major brands like Huawei and Skoda (companies with extensive design portfolios), they're well-versed in protecting product designs. The process involves preparing detailed drawings or photographs of your design, filing the application, and prosecuting it through examination. They can also advise on design patent strategy and how it complements your other IP protections. Worth consulting with them early in your product development cycle.