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Reference of dispute to Comptroller

Use this form to reference a dispute to Comptroller.

Updates to this page

From:
Intellectual Property Office
Published:
17 April 2014
Last updated:
19 October 2026
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  1. Online form added.

  2. Fees updated for 1 April 2026.

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

  4. Form DRF1 fee sheet updated.

  5. Fee sheet added to form DRF1 and text 'All Intellectual Property Office fee bearing forms should be filed with the appropriate fee' added.

  6. Form DRF1: data privacy added.

  7. First published.

Documents

Reference of dispute to Comptroller (online)

https://submit.forms.service.gov.uk/form/264325/reference-of-dispute-to-comptroller-drf1

Reference of dispute to Comptroller (Form DRF1)

PDF, 175 KB, 4 pages

Details

Rule 3 of the Design Right (proceedings before Comptroller) Rules 1989 is the main rule governing the completion and filing of this form.

This form must be filled together with a statement in duplicate setting out the matters referred to in Rule 3(1).

Identification may be made by providing drawings, photographs or other identifying material.

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

Cost

£80

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

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