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UKIPO Introduces Updated Form for Confirming Convention Country Priority Claims in Registered Design Applications
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UKIPO Introduces Updated Form for Confirming Convention Country Priority Claims in Registered Design Applications

The UK Intellectual Property Office enhances the priority claim confirmation process with a new checklist and clearer guidance for applicants

On 26 April 2023, the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) updated its online form used to confirm convention country priority claims in UK registered design applications. The revision includes an additional end page featuring a comprehensive checklist and detailed sending instructions, alongside enhanced explanato…

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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UK Intellectual Property Office Details Process for Registering Deferred Design Applications
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UK Intellectual Property Office Details Process for Registering Deferred Design Applications

Applicants must register deferred design applications within one year to avoid abandonment, with updated guidance and fee requirements outlined by the UK IPO

The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has clarified the procedure for applicants seeking to register designs whose registration was initially deferred. Applicants are required to complete a specific form and pay the appropriate fee within one year of the original application date. Failure to comply results in the…

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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