Protecting my product

[jtrtrading]

Hi,

I'm looking at getting a style of sock made with a specific type of print, is there any way I can stop other businesses copying my idea as there will be no logo on them, it's quite generic but it's a really good idea (I hope) - so i don't want it to be copied as soon as I bring them out!

Jamie

 

[Andrew46]

This might be appropriate for a registered design. Have a look at http://www.ipo.gov.uk/types/design.htm

If you post in the legal section, a design expert may respond.

 

[Spearmint]

You could also look into joining the ACID organisation - anti copying in design
It's not too expensive and it could be a good deterrent.