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A registered design protects the look of a product that you’ve designed to stop people from copying or stealing it. The look of your design includes the appearance, physical shape, configuration (or how different parts of a design are arranged together), and decoration.
A registered design can protect:
the shape, contours, and angles
patterns or graphic designs
the product packaging style
how the product looks
A registered design cannot protect:
UK registered design
UK unregistered design
Your unregistered design is given protection automatically, meaning you do not have to apply or pay a fee.
So, how long are you protected?
Shape and configuration of 3D objects:
Appearance:
Protecting a design in the EU:
However, you must have proof of when you created a design if you want to prove your right.
more information on the IPO websiteYou have a design that you wish to register but you are unsure what the next steps are. Below is a helpful list of what your next steps are to register a design.
Rules of illustrations
Your illustrations should:
more information on the IPO website
Yes, it costs to file a design. Take a look below at how much it costs.
| Number of designs | Online filing fee |
|---|---|
| 1 | £50 |
| Up to 10 | £70 |
| Up to 20 | £90 |
| Up to 30 | £110 |
| Up to 40 | £130 |
| Up to 50 | £150 |
