UK Statutory Instrument
2006
United Kingdom
Registered Designs Rules 2006
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Schedules
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Interpretation
Application of this Part
Meaning of applied industrially
Applications under section 11(2) of old Act
Statement of objections
Period prescribed for the purposes of section 3B(3)
Publication
Restoration
Inspection of register
Inspection of documents
Requests for certified copies
Invalidity proceedings
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Citation and commencement
Interpretation
Directions of the registrar
Re-registered designs
Forms
Applications
Formal requirements
Partial disclaimers
Convention applications
Substantive and formal examination of application
Representation of design for publication
Time limits under section 3(5) and section 3B
Publication
Extension of duration of right in registered design
Restoration of a lapsed right in a design under section 8A
Cancellation of registration
Procedure for applying for a declaration of invalidity
Invalidation of existing registered Community design: invalidation notice and procedure on application for derogation; Schedule 1A paragraph 9A
Evidence rounds
Decision of registrar on invalidity
Exercise of discretionary powers of registrar
General powers of registrar in relation to proceedings before him
Hearings in public
Evidence in proceedings before the registrar
Costs of proceedings
Security for costs
Registrar shall have the powers of official referee
Minimum notice of hearing
Certificate of registration
Registration of interests
Inspection of register, representations and specimens
Inspection of documents
Confidential information
Information about rights in registered designs
Copies of entries in, or extracts from, the register
Copies of representations and specimens
Alteration of name or address
Notice of rectification of the register
Agents
Appointing advisers
Correction of irregularities
Extension of times or periods prescribed by Rules
Interrupted days
Delays in communication services
Address for service
Failure to furnish an address for service
The journal
Hours of business
Excluded days
Transitional provisions and revocation
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Made under
Registered Designs Act 1949 Primary Act
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