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How many countries does the European Community design extend to?
27 Countries at the time of writing!
How long do British and European registered designs last for?
Up to 25 years, renewable every 5 years
Helpful tip
I have already disclosed my designs. Can I still file a valid design registration?
Possibly in the UK, Europe and the US, depending on when you disclosed. Why not give us a call...
European Community Design Registration
A Community Registered Design is a unitary right giving protection in all the countries of the European Union in a single registration. The official fees are low, therefore making it a highly cost effective method of protecting designs in Europe.
Community Design Registration Procedure
The requirements for filing a Community Design application are very similar to those for filing a UK design application, because the legislation governing these methods of protection is now effectively harmonised.
What Do We Need To Register Your Design?
- Full applicant details, e.g your full name or company name (plus state or incorporation) and address.
- Representations: Drawings or photographs of the design suitable for quality reproduction by a photocopier. (We prefer line drawings because these are most easily reproduced. You should generally show the six views of a cube and a perspective view, but we can advise on this as necessary).
- Details of any earlier “priority” applications.
- The title or classification of the design.
Cost
The cost of preparing and filing a Community design is around £795 GBP (excluding VAT) assuming the case is straightforward and suitable representations are provided. We can obtain suitable drawings, if necessary, but this will add to the cost, typically around £75 GBP per page (excluding VAT).
