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Official statistics include the latest five years of monthly data for patents, trade marks, and designs, based on IPO administrative data.
Use this form to request a certified copy of a design.
The Environment Agency’s Generic Design Assessment (GDA) of new nuclear power station designs and how we engage with others during the process.
A list of 10 criteria that represent good practice in creating, applying and enforcing design codes.
Guidance documents and tools to help with the design and construction of school and further education college buildings and grounds.
Outcome of request to invalidate, hearing held on 29 April 2024.
Use this form to apply to register one or more designs for which registration has been deferred.
The Designs Act 1949 allows us to give directions in some areas, so that we can react quickly to change.
Design Practice Notices (DPNs) are used to notify our stakeholders of changes in relation to examination practice.
Changes for businesses and holders of international EU protected designs.
Guidance for businesses who have unregistered Community designs.
Get help to classify ceramic articles for import and export.
To protect your design outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
The daily Points of Light award recognises outstanding individual volunteers - people who are making a change in their community.
We review new designs of coins, medals, seals and decorations and then recommend preferred designs to the government. RMAC is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by HM Treasury .
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