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Register a design - what designs are protected, search the registers, prepare your illustrations, how to apply, disclaimers and limitations.
A design registration helps protect the appearance of a product, such as…
Search the following design registers to check if anyone else has…
You must prepare detailed illustrations of your design. You can include up…
You must have illustrations of your design before you can apply to…
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) will examine your application. If…
Once your design is registered it will be published in the journal of…
Get help to classify textiles and which headings and codes to use.
Find registered designs in the UK
Guidance relating to the protection, managing and enforcing of a registered design. Registered designs protect the appearance, shape or decoration of a product.
View designs registered in the designs journal from the last 25 years
Includes registering, protecting and applying for designs and patents
A list of 10 criteria that represent good practice in creating, applying and enforcing design codes.
To protect your design outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
Benefit from your design by licensing, mortgaging, selling, changing ownership and exploit by marketing.
Guidance for businesses holding registered Community designs and international trade marks and designs.
The Designs Act 1949 allows us to give directions in some areas, so that we can react quickly to change.
Use this form to apply to register one or more designs.
Intellectual property research publications commissioned by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) covering designs.
Product Safety Report for DIY Magnetic Designer Construction Set presenting a medium risk of choking and injuries.
Provides advice on the key points to take into account on design.
Product Safety Report for magnetic building blocks presenting a medium risk of choking and injuries.
Anyone has the right to object and challenge someone else’s design.
Guidance for businesses who have unregistered Community designs.
Change name, address or agent on the design register or cancel your design
Use this form to request a certified copy of a design.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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