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Intellectual property research: Designs

Intellectual property research publications commissioned by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) covering designs.

• From: Intellectual Property Office
• Published: 8 September 2014
• Last updated: 29 April 2020 — See all updates

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Documents

• UK design as a global industry
  • 24 July 2012
  • Research and analysis
• The development of design law: past and future
  • 24 July 2012
  • Research and analysis
• The economics of design rights
  • 21 September 2011
  • Research and analysis
• IP filing habits of UK Higher Education Institutions
  • 29 April 2020
  • Research and analysis

Published 8 September 2014

Last updated 29 April 2020 + show all updates

1. 29 April 2020

   IP filings habits of UK Higher Education Institutions added.

2. 8 September 2014

   First published.