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We are a specialist list set up to deal with: claims and appeals concerning patents (including supplementary protection certificates), registered designs, copyright issues, trade marks, semiconductor topography rights and plant varieties; claims and appeals concerning the and other intellectual property...
Provides advice on the key points to take into account on design.
Results of past design and design right decisions issued by us since 2013.
Blogs where government organisations talk about their work and share information and ideas.
Use this form to request a certified copy of a design.
The government is working to protect UK citizens and businesses from the threats posed by poorly secured consumer connectable products (also known as 'IoT' or 'smart' devices.)
Use this form to apply to register one or more designs.
There are different regulations which apply to devices and equipment including hand gels and PPE (personal protective equipment)
The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A / VAM) is the world’s largest museum of decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 4.5 million objects. Named after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, it was founded in 1852, and...
The duties and competence requirements for building regulations that clients, designers and contractors must meet.
Use this form to apply to register one or more designs for which registration has been deferred.
Outcome of request to invalidate, hearing held on 29 April 2024.
Design Practice Notices (DPNs) are used to notify our stakeholders of changes in relation to examination practice.
Guidance and support on coronavirus (COVID-19) in Scotland.
Use this form to renew a design registration.
Official statistics include the latest five years of monthly data for patents, trade marks, and designs, based on IPO administrative data.
To protect your design outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
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