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From what a design is, through to how to apply, we have compiled a basic intro to registered designs for you. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END page wrapper --> </header> <!-- END page sub header --> </div> <!-- END shell header --> <!-- START shell body --> <div class="shell-body" id="content"> <!-- START main content --> <div id="content"> <div class="outer-page-wrapper outer-page-wrapper--padding-default"> <div class="page-wrapper-wide"> <!-- START left column --> <div class="layout-col-12 layout-col"> <ul class="AnchorLinks"> <li> <a href="#what-is-a-design?" class="AnchorLinks-link gustan-medium colourscheme-0"> What is a design? <span class="icon icon-arrow-down-long"></span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="#search-for-existing-designs" class="AnchorLinks-link gustan-medium colourscheme-0"> Search for existing designs <span class="icon icon-arrow-down-long"></span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="#how-to-apply-for-a-design" class="AnchorLinks-link gustan-medium colourscheme-0"> How to apply for a design <span class="icon icon-arrow-down-long"></span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="#examples-of-designs" class="AnchorLinks-link gustan-medium colourscheme-0"> Examples of designs <span class="icon icon-arrow-down-long"></span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="#find-out-more-about-designs" class="AnchorLinks-link gustan-medium colourscheme-0"> Ready to get started? <span class="icon icon-arrow-down-long"></span> </a> </li> </ul> <!-- START tertiary nav --> <div class="nav-tertiary divider-bottom mobile tablet screenreader-desktop"></div> <!-- END tertiary nav --> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="element app__model__element__richtextelement" id="e164"> <div class="RichTextElement " id="what-is-a-design?" > <div class="RichTextElement--inner body1"> <h2>What is a design?</h2> <p>A design registration protects the unique features of a shape, configuration, or pattern of an object. It is the visual, or external, design of an object that is protected. A registered design cannot be only functional, it has to appeal to the eye by the way it looks too.</p> <p>It is important you do not publish or share your design idea before you have applied for your registered design.</p> <p>Design rights can last for up to 15 years.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="element app__model__element__testimonialelement" id="e63"> <div class="TestimonialElement"> <div class="TestimonialElement--image-container"> <img src="/assets/Uploads/resero-image-designs-page-quote-v2.jpg" alt="resero image designs page quote"> </div> <div class="TestimonialElement--testimonial-container"> <div class="TestimonialElement--testimonial colourscheme-07"> <p class="TestimonialElement--testimonial-text gustan-bold"> "IP set us apart as real innovators in our sector. It has allowed us to maintain that position and given us greater credibility with our customers"</p> <p class="TestimonialElement--testimonial-credit">– Hamish Whyte and Helen Jones - Resero</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="element app__model__element__ctaelement" id="e165"> <div class="CTAElement CTAElement-column colourscheme-07 "> <h2 class="CTAElement-title gustan-medium" id="search-for-existing-designs" > Search for existing designs </h2> <div class="CTAElement-description body1 "><div class="RichTextElement--inner body1"> <p>Searching for an existing design before making an application is a good idea. It can save you time and money, and can also provide inspiration or historical information.</p> </div></div> <a href="/get-ip/designs/search/" class="CTAElement-button button button--arrow "> Search for existing designs <span aria-hidden="true"></span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="element app__model__element__stepselement" id="e62"> <div class="StepsElement"> <h2 class="StepsElement-title" id="how-to-apply-for-a-design" > How to apply for a design </h2> <div class="StepsElement--steps-container colourscheme-07-step"> <div class="StepElement"> <div class="StepElement--step StepElement--step-1"></div> <h4 class="StepElement--step-title">Check if your idea can be registered as a design</h4> <p class="StepElement--step-description">Make sure that your design idea meets the requirements to be registered. A design must be new or original to be able to be registered. You may want to do a search to see if the design you’re thinking of has already been applied to items similar to yours. An intellectual property professional can help search existing designs and write the application. </p> </div> <div class="StepElement"> <div class="StepElement--step StepElement--step-2"></div> <h4 class="StepElement--step-title">Prepare your application</h4> <p class="StepElement--step-description">Your application should include a statement of novelty and must include representations for your design. These are drawings or pictures that clearly show your design applied to your articles, from multiple views or perspectives. You will need as many representations as necessary to show the full extent of your design. </p> </div> <div class="StepElement"> <div class="StepElement--step StepElement--step-3"></div> <h4 class="StepElement--step-title">File your application </h4> <p class="StepElement--step-description">File your application in our case management facility or through your IP professional. You will need to provide your representations and decide who the owner of the design will be. </p> </div> <div class="StepElement"> <div class="StepElement--step StepElement--step-4"></div> <h4 class="StepElement--step-title">Wait for a response from your examiner </h4> <p class="StepElement--step-description">Most design applications are examined within 15 working days. Your examiner will notify you if they find any issues that prevent your design from being registered, and will give you an opportunity to respond to these issues. </p> </div> <div class="StepElement"> <div class="StepElement--step StepElement--step-5"></div> <h4 class="StepElement--step-title">Get your certificate of registration</h4> <p class="StepElement--step-description">If your examiner finds no issues with your application, your design will be registered. 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