Intellectual Property Office
Its main aim is to ensure consistency of approach in respect of decisions made by the Registrar of Designs, and to provide guidance on practice and procedures for third parties looking to use our registration service.
Contents
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Includes introduction and purpose of this guide.
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Includes chapters on definition of a design, novelty and individual character, technical function, morality and emblems.
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Includes chapters on applications, modification, priority and convention claims, illustrations and disclaimers.
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Includes time limits, examination and withdrawals.
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Includes chapters on applying for International registrations, design representation, deferment of publication, examination, refusals and renewals.
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Includes classifying designs under the Locarno system.
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The glossary contains a short explanation of terms and abbreviations, contained within the manual.