Design law and how we interpret it

The laws that make up designs legislation in the United Kingdom (UK) are complex. We publish practice notices to inform you of how we interpret the law and changes to our practices.

Design Law

Design legislation in the UK consists of Acts, rules and Directions that set out the legal rights, duties and procedures for designs.

Notices

Practice notices announce changes to our practice, such as how we interpret a provision of the law, or how we handle applications.