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List of design forms and fees.
1. Apply for a registered design Use the DF2A to apply for a registered…
You may receive a misleading invoice that requests payment for a service related to a trade mark, design, or patent. Here's some information and guidance on what to do.
Information on paying by card, cheque, bank transfer or deposit account.
This explains the rules governing address for service for intellectual property rights in the UK.
We have a number of options for you to submit your documents.
The date of grant and date of publication will be available online for all UK national registered designs.
In order to better understand the process of applying for a design, we recommend you view the design timeline.
Finding the right advice and advisor is the first step in making the best decisions for your invention or business.
Like other forms of property, you can buy, sell and license IP, it is important you understand the value your trade mark, patent or design.
The Registered Designs Act 1949 is the current law for the registration of designs and the protection of registered designs in the UK
A change in practice to costs in patents, trade mark and designs.
Develop your knowledge and skills in IP such as trade marks, copyright, designs and patents with our IP masterclass training course.
Mediation is a type of alternative dispute resolution and may help you resolve an intellectual property dispute.
To protect your design outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
Guidance for businesses holding registered Community designs and international trade marks and designs.
You can help define the scope of protection given to your registered design by including a disclaimer or limitation alongside your illustration.
Intellectual property insurance may not be appropriate for every business however you may find that IP insurance has numerous benefits.
Some countries may allow you to extend your UK IP protection and accept it as protected in that country after completing local formalities.
Benefit from your design by licensing, mortgaging, selling, changing ownership and exploit by marketing.
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