Industrial Design Registration in the UK. Comprehensive Protection for Creative Works.
Registering an industrial design in the UK grants strong, enforceable rights against imitation. Brealant supports clients through every stage, ensuring your designs remain secure.
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Comprehensive Industrial Design Filing Support in United Kingdom
Brealant offers end-to-end support for United Kingdom industrial design registration, from eligibility checks and drawings to classification, submission, and certification. Our team ensures your application aligns precisely with IP United Kingdom’s requirements, avoiding delays and rejections.
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With localized knowledge and global IP experience, we help you file locally or cross-border with ease. Our cost-effective services and attention to detail make us the trusted partner for IP firms and SMEs alike.
Get Expert Help FastOur 7-Step Process to Seamless Industrial Design Registration
From eligibility checks to certification, Brealant handles every stage with precision. Our streamlined approach ensures compliance and peace of mind.
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Unregistered design options
- UK Unregistered Design Right (UDR) — protects shape/configuration; lasts up to 10 years from first sale (or 15 years from creation, whichever earlier).
- Supplementary Unregistered Design (SUD) — protects overall appearance incl. 2D/3D; lasts 3 years from first disclosure in the UK.
Formalities Check
Certification (if needed)
Filing for Registration
Priority Claim (if any)
1-2 months
3-6 months
2-6 months
Within 6 months
Our 7‑step UK design process
Step 1: Eligibility
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new and individual character; manage disclosures (grace for own disclosure may apply).
Step 2: Assets
multiple views, consistent backgrounds, product indication.
Step 3: File
UKIPO online filing; pay official fees.
Step 4: Formalities
correct swiftly if flagged.
Step 5: Registration & publication
or defer publication (up to 12 months).
Step 6: Earlier publication
request if market timing changes.
Step 7: Renew
5‑year blocks up to 25 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does industrial design protection last in United Kingdom?
Industrial designs are protected for 5 years and can be renewed once for a total of 10 years.
Can I file internationally after registering in United Kingdom?
Yes. You can claim priority within six months of filing to protect your industrial design abroad.
What happens if my application fails the formalities check?
IP United Kingdom typically completes formalities checks in about 1–2 months. If there are issues (e.g., unclear images), you'll receive a report and have 2–6 months to respond before the application is withdrawn.
What are the government fees and timelines?
Filing costs are approximately AUD 200–250 per industrial design. Formalities checks take approximately 8 weeks, with registration typically occurring within 3 months. Certification (optional for enforcement) adds ~13 weeks and costs ~AUD 500.
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