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View designs registered in the designs journal from the last 25 years
Register a design - what designs are protected, search the registers, prepare your illustrations, how to apply, disclaimers and limitations.
A design registration helps protect the appearance of a product, such as…
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The Environment Agency’s Generic Design Assessment (GDA) of new nuclear power station designs and how we engage with others during the process.
How to protect, advise and support victims of forced marriage, including information and practice guidelines for professionals.
The UK government's design principles and examples of how they've been used.
Design your service using GOV.UK styles, components and patterns.
Resources to support blind cord safety and raise awareness.
The Windrush Commemoration Committee invite you to share your views on the four shortlisted artists’ proposals.
Development of a standard approach for AI and autonomy in networked multi-sensor systems in security and defence.
A collection of case studies showing how businesses have protected their designs to help create value from their ideas.
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