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Register a design - what designs are protected, search the registers, prepare your illustrations, how to apply, disclaimers and limitations.

• Overview

  A design registration helps protect the appearance of a product, such as…

• Before you apply

  Search the following design registers to check if anyone else has…

• Prepare your application

  You must prepare detailed illustrations of your design. You can include up…

• Send your application

  You must have illustrations of your design before you can apply to…

• After you apply

  The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) will examine your application. If…

• When your design is registered

  Once your design is registered it will be published in the journal of…

Get help to classify ceramic articles for import and export.

• Updated: 16 March 2023

The duties and competence requirements for building regulations that clients, designers and contractors must meet.

• Updated: 4 March 2024

Advice for building professionals involved in school building projects.

• Updated: 11 June 2019

Provides advice on the key points to take into account on design.

• Updated: 1 October 2019

The UK government's design principles and examples of how they've been used.

• Updated: 2 April 2025

Find out about buying a home through shared ownership. Read about who can apply, costs, paying rent, buying more shares and repairing and selling your home.

Guides councils in preparing planning policies on housing for older and disabled people.

• Updated: 26 June 2019

Get endorsement and approval to apply for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a leader in arts and culture - architecture, fashion, film, television.

Find registered designs in the UK