Guidance

Registered Designs Examination Practice

This guide explains the Intellectual Property practice under the Registered Designs Act 1949 and the Registered Design Rules 2006.

From:
Intellectual Property Office
Published
16 March 2017

Documents

Registered Designs Examination Practice guide (online version)

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/designs-examination-practice

Details

It contains sections of the Registered Designs Act 1949 (RDA) and also refers to the Registered Design Rules 2006.

The guide also includes:

  • information on absolute grounds for refusal
  • Formalities requirements for submitting a design application
  • Information on examination procedures
  • Information on the Locarno Classification system

The guide will be regularly updated to reflect changes in the Law and judicial decisions.

Note:

Practices set out in this document should be considered alongside the RDA and associated Rules. The guide should not be viewed in isolation, nor used as a substitute for legal advice.

If you notice any errors, please contact DesignsExamination@ipo.gov.uk.

Published 16 March 2017

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