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Find registered designs in the UK
Anyone has the right to object and challenge someone else’s design.
Register a design - what designs are protected, search the registers, prepare your illustrations, how to apply, disclaimers and limitations.
The Designs Act 1949 allows us to give directions in some areas, so that we can react quickly to change.
Provides advice on the key points to take into account on design.
View designs registered in the designs journal from the last 25 years
Guidance relating to the protection, managing and enforcing of a registered design. Registered designs protect the appearance, shape or decoration of a product.
Use this form to apply to register one or more designs divided from an earlier application.
The shape and the configuration of objects are automatically protected by design right in the UK and Europe.
Guidance for businesses holding registered Community designs and international trade marks and designs.
Use this form to apply to register one or more designs.
Use this form to request for a search of the UK designs register.
Intellectual property research publications commissioned by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) covering designs.
Outline of the design approach taken to various aspects of the baseline designs
Get help to classify textiles and which headings and codes to use.
Changes for businesses and holders of international EU protected designs.
Guidance for businesses who have unregistered Community designs.
Change name, address or agent on the design register or cancel your design
To protect your design outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
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