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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…
Search the following design registers to check if anyone else has…
You must prepare detailed ‘illustrations’ of your design. Illustrations…
You must have illustrations of your design before you can apply to…
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) will examine your application. If…
Once your design is registered it will be published in the journal of…
Find registered designs in the UK
The shape and the configuration of objects are automatically protected by design right in the UK and Europe.
A list of 10 criteria that represent good practice in creating, applying and enforcing design codes.
Standards and guidance for the design and construction of school and college buildings and outdoor environments.
To protect your design outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
Standardised designs demonstrating the application of the Department for Education’s employer's requirements for a primary, secondary and special school.
The duties and competence requirements for building regulations that clients, designers and contractors must meet.
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