The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) are carrying out a call for views as part of a review of the designs system to make sure it remains fit for the future.
The designs system enables rights holders to protect designs and enforce their rights. The IPO are seeking views and evidence from users of the system so that they can ensure the UK’s designs framework works for the businesses, consumers and professionals that use it. This will help them better understand how they can make the most of new opportunities and flexibilities now that the UK has left the EU.
The call for views seeks a wide range of evidence on three main areas:
- new opportunities
- future framework
- better regulation
The consultation closes at 11:45pm on 25 March 2022.
For further information visit GOV.UK
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