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We are seeking views on how to make the designs framework better and encourage creativity, innovation and give the UK a competitive edge.
Attitudes and behaviour of design rights owners towards infringement. Develop methodology for future use with the baseline evidence received.
Use of colour representation in design applications.
This review summarises the evidence from the private sector, public sector and NGOs
Find registered designs in the UK
This section introduces design, digital, data and Open Policy Making and tells you when to use this toolkit.
Design Practice Notices (DPNs) are used to notify our stakeholders of changes in relation to examination practice.
The Registered Designs Act 1949 is the current law for the registration of designs and the protection of registered designs in the UK
How individual primary school leaders collaborate with like-minded colleagues to develop an effective, creative and relevant curriculum.
Dividing-out design applications
Anyone has the right to object and challenge someone else’s design.
How to design assisted digital support for people who can’t use online government services on their own.
This guide explains the Intellectual Property practice under the Registered Designs Act 1949 and the Registered Design Rules 2006.
Examining how UK design figures in the global economy, and considers how the intellectual property system can best support its growth.
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