Hearings, appeals and previous decisions

Hearings

A hearing is an opportunity for those involved in a dispute to explain their case in person before us. Find out more about the hearings we offer and how to apply for one.

Decisions

Written reasons for the decision

Before you can appeal a decision from us, you will require a written decision which will include the reasons why our decision has been reached. These reasons will outline the facts of the case that we have used in coming to our decision.

A written decision will be produced following any decision or hearing before us. Following a hearing the decision may simply take the form of a letter, which you may use as the decision for the purpose of lodging an appeal.

Results of past decisions

This area of our site includes all designs and design right decisions issued since the beginning of 1998.