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Application to be made a party to proceedings

Use this form to apply to be made a party to proceedings.

Updates to this page

From:
Intellectual Property Office
Published:
17 April 2014
Last updated:
1 April 2026
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  1. Fees updated for 1 April 2026.

  2. A new end page has been added. This contains a checklist and sending instructions. Supporting text added to questions that required further clarification.

  3. Form DRF2 fee sheet updated.

  4. Fee sheet added to form DRF2 and text 'All Intellectual Property Office fee bearing forms should be filed with the appropriate fee' added.

  5. Form DRF2: data privacy added.

  6. First published.

Documents

Application to be made a party to proceedings (DRF2)

PDF, 168 KB, 4 pages

Details

Rule 7 of the Design Right (Proceedings before Comptroller) Rules 1989 is the main rule governing the completion and filing of this form.

A statement to show your substantial interest in the dispute in respect of which proceedings have been commenced must accompany this form. You must also serve a copy of the form and statement on every party to the proceedings.

All Intellectual Property Office fee bearing forms should be filed with the appropriate fee.

Cost

£50

Design right law is covered by the following acts and rules:

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