Industrial Design Registration in United Kingdom

Safeguard your innovative product aesthetics with industrial design registration in United Kingdom. iGERENT provides tailored support to secure your designs, offering a streamlined and affordable path to industrial design protection.

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Register your Industrial Design in United Kingdom

Provide us with your design details, and we will prepare a quote and explain the process for registering your Industrial Design in United Kingdom.
FromUS$ 400

All fees included

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Frequently Asked Questions about Industrial Design registrations in the United Kingdom

iGERENT handles industrial design registrations with the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO). Below are the most common questions about protecting your designs in the United Kingdom. Contact us if you have additional questions or are ready to proceed with your application.

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What are the legal requirements for industrial design registration in United Kingdom?

The industrial design registration requirements in the United Kingdom are straightforward:

  • No Power of Attorney is required
  • No priority document needs to be submitted at the time of filing
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What is the cost to register an industrial design in United Kingdom?

The cost to register an industrial design in the United Kingdom with iGERENT starts at the price shown at the top of the page.
Industrial design registration fees may vary depending on:

  • The nature of your design
  • The specific circumstances of your application
    Additional fees may apply after reviewing your case.
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How long does the industrial design registration process take in United Kingdom?

The industrial design registration process time in the United Kingdom is typically 2 to 4 weeks. This industrial design registration timeline may vary depending on the completeness of the application.

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How long does the protection of industrial design last in United Kingdom?

The duration of industrial design protection in the United Kingdom is up to 25 years, with renewals required every 5 years from the registration date.

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What are the annuities for an industrial design registrations in United Kingdom?

Annuities for industrial design registrations in the United Kingdom must be paid every 5 years, specifically in the 5th, 10th, 15th, and 20th years to maintain protection for up to 25 years.

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What is the examination process for industrial design registration in United Kingdom?

The examination process for industrial design registration in the United Kingdom includes both formal and substantive examinations, initiated automatically. No separate request or additional fee is required.

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What are the drawing requirements for industrial design registration in United Kingdom?

The drawing requirements for industrial design registration in the United Kingdom include:

  • Clear and high-quality line drawings or photographs
  • Multiple views showing all aspects of the design (e.g., front, side, top)
  • Consistent representations across all images
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How do I conduct an industrial design search in United Kingdom?

To conduct an industrial design search in the United Kingdom, your design must be compared with existing registered designs. iGERENT offers this service tailored to each case. A personalized quote is required based on your design.

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What is the priority period for filing industrial designs in United Kingdom?

The priority period for filing industrial designs in the United Kingdom is 6 months from the date of the first filing in a Paris Convention or WTO member country.

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When is the final payment due for industrial design registration in United Kingdom?

There is no final payment due for industrial design registration in the United Kingdom, as no official grant fee is required.

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What are the limitations of industrial design protection in United Kingdom?

There are no specific local exceptions regarding the limitations of industrial design protection in the United Kingdom.

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Can I file multiple industrial design applications in United Kingdom?

Yes, it is possible to file multiple industrial design applications in the United Kingdom under a single application, provided they belong to different or related classes.

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Can I renew a lapsed industrial design registration in United Kingdom?

Yes, you can renew a lapsed industrial design registration in the United Kingdom within six months after the renewal due date, by paying a late renewal fee.