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Guidance relating to the protection, managing and enforcing of a registered design. Registered designs protect the appearance, shape or decoration of a product.
Supports effective delivery of planning application process.
Register a design - what designs are protected, search the registers, prepare your illustrations, how to apply, disclaimers and limitations.
View designs registered in the designs journal from the last 25 years
Provides advice on the key points to take into account on design.
Product Safety Report for DIY Magnetic Designer Construction Set presenting a medium risk of choking and injuries.
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Changes for businesses and holders of international EU protected designs.
To protect your design outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
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Intellectual property research publications commissioned by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) covering designs.
Guidance for businesses who have unregistered Community designs.
A list of 10 criteria that represent good practice in creating, applying and enforcing design codes.
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