Source: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo6/12-13-14/88
Timestamp: 2019-07-15 21:09:41
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Changes over time for: Registered Designs Act 1949
14/03/1991- Amendment
Registered Designs Act 1949 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 15 July 2019. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
C4Act extended (Isle of Man) (with modifications) (11.11.2013) by The Registered Designs (Isle of Man) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2533), art. 3(1), Sch. 1
C5Act applied in part (with modifications) (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by The Designs (International Registration of Industrial Designs) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/23), arts. 1(2), 3, Sch. 1 Pt. 1, Sch. 2 Pt. 1
Registrable designs and proceedings for registrationU.K.
F21A Substantive grounds for refusal of registration.U.K.
F2S. 1A omitted (1.10.2006) by virtue of Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 3
[F31B Requirement of novelty and individual character.U.K.
(1)A design shall be protected by a right in a registered design to the extent that the design is new and has individual character.
(2)For the purposes of subsection (1) above, a design is new if no identical design or no design whose features differ only in immaterial details has been made available to the public before the relevant date.
(3)For the purposes of subsection (1) above, a design has individual character if the overall impression it produces on the informed user differs from the overall impression produced on such a user by any design which has been made available to the public before the relevant date.
(4)In determining the extent to which a design has individual character, the degree of freedom of the author in creating the design shall be taken into consideration.
(5)For the purposes of this section, a design has been made available to the public before the relevant date if—
(a)it has been published (whether following registration or otherwise), exhibited, used in trade or otherwise disclosed before that date; and
(b)the disclosure does not fall within subsection (6) below.
(6)A disclosure falls within this subsection if—
(a)it could not reasonably have become known before the relevant date in the normal course of business to persons carrying on business in the European Economic Area and specialising in the sector concerned;
(b)it was made to a person other than the designer, or any successor in title of his, under conditions of confidentiality (whether express or implied);
(c)it was made by the designer, or any successor in title of his, during the period of 12 months immediately preceding the relevant date;
(d)it was made by a person other than the designer, or any successor in title of his, during the period of 12 months immediately preceding the relevant date in consequence of information provided or other action taken by the designer or any successor in title of his; or
(e)it was made during the period of 12 months immediately preceding the relevant date as a consequence of an abuse in relation to the designer or any successor in title of his.
(7)In subsections (2), (3), (5) and (6) above “the relevant date” means the date on which the application for the registration of the design was made or is treated by virtue of section 3B(2), (3) or (5) or 14(2) of this Act as having been made.
(8)For the purposes of this section, a design applied to or incorporated in a product which constitutes a component part of a complex product shall only be considered to be new and to have individual character—
(a)if the component part, once it has been incorporated into the complex product, remains visible during normal use of the complex product; and
(b)to the extent that those visible features of the component part are in themselves new and have individual character.
(9)In subsection (8) above “normal use” means use by the end user; but does not include any maintenance, servicing or repair work in relation to the product.]
F3Ss. 1-1D substituted (9.12.2001) for s. 1 by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 2 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
[F41C Designs dictated by their technical function.U.K.
(1)A right in a registered design shall not subsist in features of appearance of a product which are solely dictated by the product’s technical function.
(2)A right in a registered design shall not subsist in features of appearance of a product which must necessarily be reproduced in their exact form and dimensions so as to permit the product in which the design is incorporated or to which it is applied to be mechanically connected to, or placed in, around or against, another product so that either product may perform its function.
(3)Subsection (2) above does not prevent a right in a registered design subsisting in a design serving the purpose of allowing multiple assembly or connection of mutually interchangeable products within a modular system.]
F4Ss. 1-1D substituted (9.12.2001) for s. 1 by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 2 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
[F51D Designs contrary to public policy or morality.U.K.
A right in a registered design shall not subsist in a design which is contrary to public policy or to accepted principles of morality.]
F5Ss. 1-1D substituted (9.12.2001) for s. 1 by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 2 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
2 Proprietorship of designs.U.K.
[F6(1)The author of a design shall be treated for the purposes of this Act as the original proprietor of the design, subject to the following provisions.
(1B)WhereF8... a design is created by an employee in the course of his employment, his employer shall be treated as the original proprietor of the design.]
(2)Where a design F9. . . becomes vested, whether by assignment, transmission or operation of law, in any person other than the original proprietor, either alone or jointly with the original proprietor, that other person, or as the case may be the original proprietor and that other person, shall be treated for the purposes of this Act as the proprietor of the design F10. . ..
[F11(3) In this Act the “ author ” of a design means the person who creates it.
(4)In the case of a design generated by computer in circumstances such that there is no human author, the person by whom the arrangements necessary for the creation of the design are made shall be taken to be the author.]
F6S. 2(1) substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 267(2)
F7S. 2(1A) omitted (1.10.2014) by virtue of Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 6(1)(a), 24(1); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch. (with art. 4)
F8Words in s. 2(1B) omitted (1.10.2014) by virtue of Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 6(1)(b), 24(1); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch. (with art. 4)
F9Words in s. 2(2) repealed (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(2), Sch. 2 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F10Words in s. 2(2) repealed (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(2), Sch. 2 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F11S. 2(3)(4) inserted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 267(3)(4)
[F123 Applications for registration.U.K.
(1)An application for the registration of a design[F13or designs] F14... shall be filed at the Patent Office in the prescribed manner.
(3)An application for the registration of a design[F16or designs] in which national unregistered design right subsists shall be made by the person claiming to be the design right owner.
(5)An application for the registration of a design which, owing to any default or neglect on the part of the applicant, has not been completed so as to enable registration to be effected within such time as may be prescribed shall be deemed to be abandoned.]
F12Ss. 3-3D substituted (9.12.2001) for s. 3 by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 4 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F13Words in s. 3(1) inserted (1.10.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 11(2)
F14Words in s. 3(1) omitted (1.10.2014) by virtue of Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 12(2), 24(1); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.
F15S. 3(2) omitted (1.10.2014) by virtue of Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 6(2), 24(1); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.
F16Words in s. 3(3) inserted (1.10.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 11(4)
F17S. 3(4) omitted (1.10.2006) by virtue of Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 4
[F183A Determination of applications for registration.U.K.
(1)Subject as follows, the registrar shall not refuse [F19to register a design included in an application under this Act].
(2)If it appears to the registrar that an application for the registration of a design[F20or designs] has not been made in accordance with any rules made under this Act, he may refuse [F21to register any design included in it].
(3)If it appears to the registrar that [F22the applicant is not under section 3(2) or (3) or 14 entitled to apply for the registration of a design included in the application, he shall refuse to register that design.]
[F23(4)If it appears to the registrar that the application for registration includes—
(a)something which does not fulfil the requirements of section 1(2) of this Act;
(b)a design that does not fulfil the requirements of section 1C or 1D of this Act; or
(c)a design to which a ground of refusal mentioned in Schedule A1 to this Act applies,
he shall refuse to register that thing or that design.]]
F18Ss. 3-3D substituted (9.12.2001) for s. 3 by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 4 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F19Words in s. 3A(1) substituted (1.10.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 12(2)
F20Words in s. 3A(2) inserted (1.10.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 12(3)(a)
F21Words in s. 3A(2) substituted (1.10.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 12(3)(b)
F22Words in s. 3A(3) substituted (1.10.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 12(4)
F23S. 3A(4) substituted (1.10.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 5
[F243B Modification of applications for registration.U.K.
(1)The registrar may, at any time before an application for the registration of a design[F25or designs] is determined, permit the applicant to make such modifications of the application as the registrar thinks fit.
(2)Where an application for the registration of a design[F26or designs] has been modified before it has been determined in such a way that [F27any design included in the application] has been altered significantly, the registrar may, for the purpose of deciding whether and to what extent the design is new or has individual character, direct that the application[F28so far as relating to that design] shall be treated as having been made on the date on which it was so modified.
(a)an application for the registration of [F29more than one design] has been modified before it has been determined to exclude one or more designs from the application; and
(4)Where F30... the registration of a design has been refused on any ground mentioned in [F31section 3A(4)(b) or (c)] of this Act, the application[F32for the design] may be modified by the applicant if it appears to the registrar that—
(5)An application modified under subsection (4) above shall be treated as the original application and, in particular, as made on the date on which the original application was made or is treated as having been made.
(6)Any modification under this section may, in particular, be effected by making a partial disclaimer in relation to the application.]
F24Ss. 3-3D substituted (9.12.2001) for s. 3 by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 4 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F25Words in s. 3B(1) inserted (1.10.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 13(2)
F26Words in s. 3B(2) inserted (1.10.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 13(3)(a)
F27Words in s. 3B(2) substituted (1.10.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 13(3)(b)
F28Words in s. 3B(2) inserted (1.10.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 13(3)(c)
F29Words in s. 3B(3) substituted (1.10.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 13(4)
F30Words in s. 3B(4) omitted (1.10.2006) by virtue of Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 13(5)(a)
F31Words in s. 3B(4) substituted (1.10.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 6
F32Words in s. 3B(4) inserted (1.10.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 13(5)(b)
[F333C Date of registration of designs.U.K.
(1)Subject as follows, a design, when registered, shall be registered as of the date on which the application was made or is treated as having been made.
(2)Subsection (1) above shall not apply to an application which is treated as having been made on a particular date by section 14(2) of this Act or by virtue of the operation of section 3B(3) or (5) of this Act by reference to section 14(2) of this Act.
(3)A design, when registered, shall be registered as of—
(c)in the case of an application which is treated as having been made on a particular date by virtue of the operation of section 3B(5) of this Act by reference to section 14(2) of this Act, the date on which the original application was made.]
F33Ss. 3-3D substituted (9.12.2001) for s. 3 by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 4 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
[F343D Appeals in relation to applications for registration.U.K.
An appeal lies from any decision of the registrar under section 3A or 3B of this Act.]
F34Ss. 3-3D substituted (9.12.2001) for s. 3 by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 4 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F354. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F35S. 4 repealed (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(2), Sch. 2 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
5 Provisions for secrecy of certain designs.U.K.
(1)Where, either before or after the commencement of this Act, an application for the registration of a design has been made, and it appears to the registrar that the design is one of a class notified to him by [F36the Secretary of State] as relevant for defence purposes, he may give directions for prohibiting or restricting the publication of information with respect to the design, or the communication of such information to any person or class of persons specified in the directions.
[F37(2)The Secretary of State shall by rules make provision for securing that where such directions are given—
(a) the representation or specimen of the design, F38 . . .
shall not be open to public inspection at the Patent Office during the continuance in force of the directions.]
(3)Where the registrar gives any such directions as aforesaid, he shall give notice of the application and of the directions to [F36the Secretary of State], and thereupon the following provisions shall have effect, that is to say:—
(a)[F36the Secretary of State] shall, upon receipt of such notice, consider whether the publication of the design would be prejudicial to the defence of the realm and unless a notice under paragraph (c) of this subsection has previously been given by that authority to the registrar, shall reconsider that question before the expiration of nine months from the date of filing of the application for registration of the design and at least once in every subsequent year;
(b)for the purpose aforesaid, [F36the Secretary of State] may, at any time after the design has been registered or, with the consent of the applicant, at any time before the design has been registered, inspect the representation or specimen of the design F39. . . filed in pursuance of the application;
(c)if upon consideration of the design at any time it appears to [F36the Secretary of State] that the publication of the design would not, or would no longer, be prejudicial to the defence of the realm, [F40he] shall give notice to the registrar to that effect;
(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F41
F36Words substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 3(2)
F37S. 5(2) substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 3(3)
F38S. 5(2)(b) and the preceding word “and” repealed (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(2), Sch. 2 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F39Words in s. 5(3)(b) repealed (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(2), Sch. 2 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F40Words substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 3(2)
F41S. 5(5) repealed by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), ss. 272, 303(2), Sch. 3 para. 3(5), Sch. 8
F42S. 6 repealed (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(2), Sch. 2 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
Effect of registration, etc.U.K.
[F437 Right given by registration.U.K.
(1)The registration of a design under this Act gives the registered proprietor the exclusive right to use the design and any design which does not produce on the informed user a different overall impression.
(2)For the purposes of subsection (1) above and section 7A of this Act any reference to the use of a design includes a reference to—
(a)the making, offering, putting on the market, importing, exporting or using of a product in which the design is incorporated or to which it is applied; or
(b)stocking such a product for those purposes.
(3)In determining for the purposes of subsection (1) above whether a design produces a different overall impression on the informed user, the degree of freedom of the author in creating his design shall be taken into consideration.
(4)The right conferred by subsection (1) above is subject to any limitation attaching to the registration in question (including, in particular, any partial disclaimer or any declaration by the registrar or a court of partial invalidity).]
F43Ss. 7 and 7A substituted (9.12.2001) for s. 7 by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 5 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
[F447A Infringements of rights in registered designs.U.K.
(1)Subject as follows, the right in a registered design is infringed by a person who, without the consent of the registered proprietor, does anything which by virtue of section 7 of this Act is the exclusive right of the registered proprietor.
(2)The right in a registered design is not infringed by—
(b)an act which is done for experimental purposes;
(c)an act of reproduction for teaching purposes or for the purpose of making citations provided that the conditions mentioned in subsection (3) below are satisfied;
(d)the use of equipment on ships or aircraft which are registered in another country but which are temporarily in the United Kingdom;
(e)the importation into the United Kingdom of spare parts or accessories for the purpose of repairing such ships or aircraft; or
(f)the carrying out of repairs on such ships or aircraft.
(3)The conditions mentioned in this subsection are—
(a)the act of reproduction is compatible with fair trade practice and does not unduly prejudice the normal exploitation of the design; and
(b)mention is made of the source.
(4)The right in a registered design is not infringed by an act which relates to a product in which any design protected by the registration is incorporated or to which it is applied if the product has been put on the market in the European Economic Area by the registered proprietor or with his consent.
(6)No proceedings shall be taken in respect of an infringement of the right in a registered design committed before the date on which the certificate of registration of the design under this Act is granted.]
F44Ss. 7 and 7A substituted (9.12.2001) for s. 7 by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 4 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
[F457BRight of prior useU.K.
(b)the right is assigned or transmitted with the part of the business in which the design was used or the preparations for its use were made.]
F45S. 7B inserted (1.10.2014) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 7(1), 24(1) (with s. 7(2)); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.
[F468 Duration of right in registered design.U.K.
(1)The right in a registered design subsists in the first instance for a period of five years from the date of the registration of the design.
(b)an act which would have constituted an infringement of the right if it has not expired shall be treated as an infringement, and
F47( 5 ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F47( 6 ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]
F46Ss. 8, 8A, 8B substituted for s. 8 by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 269(1)(2)
F47S. 8(5)(6) repealed (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(2), Sch. 2 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
[F488A Restoration of lapsed right in design.U.K.
(4)If the registrar is satisfied that the [F49failure of the proprietor] to see that the period for which the right subsisted was extended in accordance with section 8(2) or (4)[F50was unintentional], he shall, on payment of any unpaid renewal fee and any prescribed additional fee, order the restoration of the right in the design.
F48Ss. 8, 8A, 8B substituted for s. 8 by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 269(1)(2)
F49Words in s. 8A(4) substituted (1.10.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 17(a)
F50Words in s. 8A(4) inserted (1.10.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 17(b)
[F518B Effect of order for restoration of right.U.K.
(1)The effect of an order under section 8A for the restoration of the right in a registered design is as follows.
(6)Where [F52a product] is disposed of to another in exercise of the rights conferred by subsection (4) or subsection (5), that other and any person claiming through him may deal with [F52the product] in the same way as if it had been disposed of by the registered proprietor of the design.
(7)The above provisions apply in relation to the use of a registered design for the services of the Crown as they apply in relation to infringement of the right in the design.]
F51Ss. 8, 8A, 8B substituted for s. 8 by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 269(1)(2)
F52Words in s. 8B(6) substituted (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(1), Sch. 1 para. 2(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F539 Exemption of innocent infringer from liability for damages.U.K.
F53S. 9 repealed (29.4.2006) by Intellectual Property (Enforcement, etc) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1028), art. 1, Sch. 4
F5410. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F54S. 10 repealed (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 6(1), reg. 9(2), Sch. 2 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
[F5511 Cancellation of registration.U.K.
The registrar may, upon a request made in the prescribed manner by the registered proprietor, cancel the registration of a design.]
F55Ss. 11-11ZF substituted (9.12.2001) for s. 11 by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 7 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
[F5611ZA Grounds for invalidity of registration.U.K.
(1)The registration of a design may be declared invalid —
[F57(a)on the ground that it does not fulfil the requirements of section 1(2) of this Act;
(b)on the ground that it does not fulfil the requirements of sections 1B to 1D of this Act; or
(c)where any ground of refusal mentioned in Schedule A1 to this Act applies.]
[F58(1A)The registration of a design (“the later design”) may be declared invalid if it is not new or does not have individual character when compared to a design which—
(a)has been made available to the public on or after the relevant date; but
[F59(b)is protected as from a date prior to the relevant date—
(i)by virtue of registration under this Act or the Community Design Regulation or an application for such registration, or
(ii)by virtue of an international registration (within the meaning of Articles 106a to 106f of that Regulation) designating the Community.]
(1B)In subsection (1A) “the relevant date” means the date on which the application for the registration of the later design was made or is treated by virtue of section 3B(2), (3) or (5) or 14(2) of this Act as having been made.]
(2)The registration of a design may be declared invalid on the ground of the registered proprietor not being the proprietor of the design and the proprietor of the design objecting.
(3)The registration of a design involving the use of an earlier distinctive sign may be declared invalid on the ground of an objection by the holder of rights to the sign which include the right to prohibit in the United Kingdom such use of the sign.
(4)The registration of a design constituting an unauthorised use of a work protected by the law of copyright in the United Kingdom may be declared invalid on the ground of an objection by the owner of the copyright.
(5)In this section and sections 11ZB, 11ZC and 11ZE of this Act (other than section 11ZE(1)) references to the registration of a design include references to the former registration of a design; and these sections shall apply, with necessary modifications, in relation to such former registrations.]
F56Ss. 11-11ZF substituted (9.12.2001) for s. 11 by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 7 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F57Words in s. 11ZA(1) substituted (1.10.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 7(2) (with art. 18)
F58S. 11ZA(1A)(1B) inserted (1.10.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 7(3) (with art. 18)
F59S. 11ZA(1A)(b) substituted (1.1.2008) by Designs (International Registrations Designating the European Community) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/3378), regs. 1, 2
C6S. 11ZA(1A)(a) modified (20.5.2016) by The Standardised Packaging of Tobacco Products Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/829), regs. 1(2), 14(3)(4) (with regs. 14(5), 20)
[F6011ZB Applications for declaration of invalidity.U.K.
(1)Any person interested may make an application to the registrar for a declaration of invalidity [F61under section 11ZA(1)(a) or (b)] of this Act.
(2)Any person concerned by the use in question may make an application to the registrar for a declaration of invalidity [F62under section 11ZA(1)(c)] of this Act.
(3)The relevant person may make an application to the registrar for a declaration of invalidity [F63under section 11ZA(1A)] of this Act.
(4)In subsection (3) above “the relevant person” means, in relation to an earlier design protected by virtue of registration under this Act[F64or the Community Design Regulation] or an application for such registration, the registered proprietor of the design[F65, the holder of the registered Community design] or (as the case may be) the applicant.
(5)The person able to make an objection under subsection (2), (3) or (4) of section 11ZA of this Act may make an application to the registrar for a declaration of invalidity [F66under] that subsection.
(6)An application may be made under this section in relation to a design at any time after the design has been registered.]
F60Ss. 11-11ZF substituted (9.12.2001) for s. 11 by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 7 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F61Words in s. 11ZB(1) substituted (1.10.2006) by The Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 8(2) (with art. 18)
F62Words in s. 11ZB(2) substituted (1.10.2006) by The Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 8(3) (with art. 18)
F63Words in s. 11ZB(3) substituted (1.10.2006) by The Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 8(4) (with art. 18)
F64Words in s. 11ZB(4) inserted (1.4.2003) by Registered Designs Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/550), regs. 1(1), 2(3)(a) (with regs. 3-5)
F65Words in s. 11ZB(4) inserted (1.4.2003) by Registered Designs Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/550), regs. 1(1), 2(3)(b) (with regs. 3-5)
F66Word in s. 11ZB(5) substituted (1.10.2006) by The Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 8(5) (with art. 18)
[F6711ZC Determination of applications for declaration of invalidity.U.K.
(1)This section applies where an application has been made to the registrar for a declaration of invalidity in relation to a registration.
(2)If it appears to the registrar that the application has not been made in accordance with any rules made under this Act, he may refuse the application.
(3)If it appears to the registrar that the application has not been made in accordance with section 11ZB of this Act, he shall refuse the application.
(4)Subject to subsections (2) and (3) above, the registrar shall make a declaration of invalidity if it appears to him that the ground of invalidity specified in the application has been established in relation to the registration.
(5)Otherwise the registrar shall refuse the application.
(6)A declaration of invalidity may be a declaration of partial invalidity.]
F67Ss. 11-11ZF substituted (9.12.2001) for s. 11 by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 7 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
[F6811ZD Modification of registration.U.K.
(1)Subsections (2) and (3) below apply where the registrar intends to declare the registration of a design invalid [F69under section 11ZA(1)(b) or (c), (1A), (3) or (4)] of this Act.
(2)The registrar shall inform the registered proprietor of that fact.
(3)The registered proprietor may make an application to the registrar for the registrar to make such modifications to the registration of the design as the registered proprietor specifies in his application.
(4)Such modifications may, in particular, include the inclusion on the register of a partial disclaimer by the registered proprietor.
(5)If it appears to the registrar that the application has not been made in accordance with any rules made under this Act, the registrar may refuse the application.
(6)If it appears to the registrar that the identity of the design is not retained or the modified registration would be invalid by virtue of section 11ZA of this Act, the registrar shall refuse the application.
(7)Otherwise the registrar shall make the specified modifications.
(8)A modification of a registration made under this section shall have effect, and be treated always to have had effect, from the grant of registration.]
F68Ss. 11-11ZF substituted (9.12.2001) for s. 11 by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 7 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F69Words in s. 11ZD(1) substituted (1.10.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 9 (with art. 18)
[F7011ZE Effect of cancellation or invalidation of registration.U.K.
(1)A cancellation of registration under section 11 of this Act takes effect from the date of the registrar’s decision or from such other date as the registrar may direct.
(2)Where the registrar declares the registration of a design invalid to any extent, the registration shall to that extent be treated as having been invalid from the date of registration or from such other date as the registrar may direct.]
F70Ss. 11-11ZF substituted (9.12.2001) for s. 11 by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 7 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
[F7111ZF Appeals in relation to cancellation or invalidation.U.K.
An appeal lies from any decision of the registrar under section 11 to 11ZE of this Act.]
F71Ss. 11-11ZF substituted (9.12.2001) for s. 11 by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 7 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
[F7211A Powers exercisable for protection of the public interest.U.K.
(1)Where a report of the [F73Competition and Markets Authority] has been laid before Parliament containing conclusions to the effect—
F74(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(c)on a competition reference, that a person was engaged in an anti—competitive practice which operated or may be expected to operate against the public interest, or
(3)If on an application under this section it appears to the registrar that the matters specified in the [F75Competition and Markets Authority’s report as being those which in the opinion of the Competition and Markets Authority] operate or operated or may be expected to operate against the public interest include—
(a) conditions in licences granted in respect of a registered design by its proprietor restricting the use of the design by the licensee or the right of the proprietor to grant other licences, F76 . . .
he may by order cancel or modify any such condition F77 . . .
F78(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(7) In this section “ the appropriate Minister or Ministers ” means the Minister or Ministers to whom the report of the [F79Competition and Markets Authority] was made. ]
F72Ss. 11A, 11B inserted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), ss. 266(5), 270
F73Words in s. 11A(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 20(2) (with art. 3)
F74S. 11A(1)(a)(b) repealed (20.6.2003 for specified purposes otherwise, 29.12.2004 for all further purposes) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 1(2), 26; S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch. (with arts. 3(1) 8 12); S.I. 2004/3233, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3-5)
F75Words in s. 11A(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 20(3) (with art. 3)
F76S. 11A(3)(b) and word repealed (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, regs. 6(2)(a), 9(2), Sch. 2 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F77Words in s. 11A(3) repealed (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, regs. 6(2)(b), 9(2), Sch. 2 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F78S. 11A(4)(5) repealed (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(2), Sch. 2 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F79Words in s. 11A(7) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 20(2) (with art. 3)
[F8011AB Powers exercisable following merger and market investigationsU.K.
( a )section 41(2), 55(2), 66(6), 75(2), 83(2), 138(2), 147(2) [F81, 147A(2)] or 160(2) of, or paragraph 5(2) or 10(2) of Schedule 7 to, the Enterprise Act 2002 (powers to take remedial action following merger or market investigations) applies;
(b)the [F82Competition and Markets Authority] or (as the case may be) the Secretary of State considers that it would be appropriate to make an application under this section for the purpose of remedying, mitigating or preventing a matter which cannot be dealt with under the enactment concerned; and
(c)the matter concerned involves conditions in licences granted in respect of a registered design by its proprietor restricting the use of the design by the licensee or the right of the proprietor to grant other licences.
(2)The [F83Competition and Markets Authority] or (as the case may be) the Secretary of State may apply to the registrar to take action under this section.
(3)Before making an application the [F83Competition and Markets Authority] or (as the case may be) the Secretary of State shall publish, in such manner as it or he thinks appropriate, a notice describing the nature of the proposed application and shall consider any representations which may be made within 30 days of such publication by persons whose interests appear to it or him to be affected.
(4)The registrar may, if it appears to him on an application under this section that the application is made in accordance with this section, by order cancel or modify any condition concerned of the kind mentioned in subsection (1)(c) above.
[F84(6)References in this section to the Competition and Markets Authority are references to a CMA group except where—
(b)any other enactment mentioned in subsection (1)(a) above applies and the functions of the Competition and Markets Authority under that enactment are being performed by the CMA Board by virtue of section 34C(3) or 133A(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002.]
( 7 )References in section 35, 36, 47, 63, 134 [F85, 141 or 141A] of the Enterprise Act 2002 (questions to be decided by the [F86Competition and Markets Authority] in its reports) to taking action under section 41(2), 55, 66, 138 [F87, 147 or 147A] shall include references to taking action under subsection (2) above.
( 8 ) An order made by virtue of this section in consequence of action under subsection (2) above where an enactment mentioned in subsection (1)(a) above applies shall be treated, for the purposes of sections 91(3), 92(1)(a), 162(1) and 166(3) of the Enterprise Act 2002 (duties to register and keep under review enforcement orders etc. ), as if it were made under the relevant power in Part 3 or (as the case may be) 4 of that Act to make an enforcement order (within the meaning of the Part concerned). ]
[F88(9)In subsection (6) “CMA Board” and “CMA group” have the same meaning as in Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013.]
F80S. 11AB inserted (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 1(3); S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch. (with arts. 8 12)
F81Words in s. 11AB(1)(a) inserted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 21(2)(a) (with art. 3)
F82Words in s. 11AB(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 21(2)(b) (with art. 3)
F83Words in s. 11AB(2)(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 21(3) (with art. 3)
F84S. 11AB(6) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 21(4) (with art. 3)
F85Words in s. 11AB(7) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 21(5)(i) (with art. 3)
F86Words in s. 11AB(7) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 21(5)(ii) (with art. 3)
F87Words in s. 11AB(7) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 21(5)(iii) (with art. 3)
F88S. 11AB(9) inserted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 21(6) (with art. 3)
C7S. 11AB(1)(a) amended (20.6.2003) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 2(a)
C8S. 11AB(1)(a) amended (20.6.2003) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 2(b)
C9S. 11AB(7) amended (20.6.2003) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 2(c)
C10S. 11AB(7) amended (20.6.2003) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 2(d)
C11S. 11AB(8) amended (20.6.2003) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 2(e)
F8911B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F89S. 11B repealed (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(2), Sch. 2 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
12 Use for services of the Crown. U.K.
The provisions of the First Schedule to this Act shall have effect with respect to the use of registered designs for the services of the Crown and the rights of third parties in respect of such use.
C12S. 12 extended by S.I. 1965/1536, Sch. 3
International ArrangementsU.K.
13 Orders in Council as to convention countries.U.K.
(2)His Majesty may by Order in Council direct that any of the Channel Islands, any colony . . . F90 shall be deemed to be a convention country for the purposes of all or any of the provisions of this Act; and an Order made under this subsection may direct that any such provisions shall have effect, in relation to the territory in question, subject to such conditions or limitations, if any, as may be specified in the Order.
(3)For the purposes of subsection (1) of this section, every colony, protectorate, territory subject to the authority or under the suzerainty of another country, and territory administered by another country . . . F91 under the trusteeship system of the United Nations, shall be deemed to be a country in the case of which a declaration may be made under that subsection.
F90Words repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1986 (c. 12), s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. VI
F91Words repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1986 (c. 12), s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. VI
14 Registration of design where application for protection in convention country has been made.U.K.
(1)An application for registration of a design[F92or designs] in respect of which protection has been applied for in a convention country may be made in accordance with the provisions of this Act by the person by whom the application for protection was made or his personal representative or assignee:
[F93(2)Where an application for registration of a design[F94or designs] is made by virtue of this section, the application shall be treated, for the purpose of determining whether [F95(and to what extent)] that or any other design is new [F96or has individual character], as made on the date of the application for protection in the convention country or, if more than one such application was made, on the date of the first such application.
(3)Subsection (2) shall not be construed as excluding the power to give directions under [F97section 3B(2) or (3)] of this Act in relation to an application made by virtue of this section.]
F92Words in s. 14(1) inserted (1.10.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 14(2)
F93S. 14(2)(3) substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 7
F94Words in s. 14(2) inserted (1.10.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 14(3)
F95Words in s. 14(2) inserted (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(1), Sch. 1 para. 4(2)(a) (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F96Words in s. 14(2) inserted (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(1), Sch. 1 para. 4(2)(b) (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F97Words in s. 14(3) substituted (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(1), Sch. 1 para. 4(3) (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
15 Extension of time for applications under s. 14 in certain cases.U.K.
(1)If [F98the Secretary of State is satisfied] that provision substantially equivalent to the provision to be made by or under this section has been or will be made under the law of any convention country, [F98he] may make rules empowering the registrar to extend the time for making application under subsection (1) of section fourteen of this Act for registration of a design in respect of which protection has been applied for in that country in any case where the period specified in the proviso to that subsection expires during a period prescribed by the rules.
(a)may, where any agreement or arrangement has been made between His Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom and the government of the convention country for the supply or mutual exchange of information or [F99products], provide, either generally or in any class of case specified in the rules, that an extension of time shall not be granted under this section unless the design has been communicated in accordance with the agreement or arrangement;
(e)may provide for securing that the rights conferred by registration on an application made by virtue of this section shall be subject to such restrictions or conditions as may be specified by or under the rules and in particular to restrictions and conditions for the protection of persons (including persons acting on behalf of His Majesty) who, otherwise than as the result of a communication made in accordance with such an agreement or arrangement as is mentioned in paragraph (a) of this subsection, and before the date of the application in question or such later date as may be allowed by the rules, may have imported or made [F99products] to which the design is applied [F100or in which it is incorporated] or may have made an application for registration of the design.
F98Words substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 8
F99Word in s. 15(2)(a)(e) substituted (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(1), Sch. 1 para. 5(a)(b)(i) (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F100Words in s. 15(2)(e) inserted (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(1), Sch. 1 para. 5(b)(ii) (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
[F10115ZAAccession to the Hague AgreementU.K.
(4)An expression used in subsection (2) and in the Agreement referred to in subsection (1) has the same meaning in that subsection as it has in the Agreement.]
F101S. 15ZA inserted (1.10.2014) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 8(1), 24(1); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.
[F102Property in and dealing with registered designs and applicationsU.K.
F102Ss. 15A-15C and cross-heading inserted (29.4.2006) by Intellectual Property (Enforcement, etc) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1028), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 2
15AThe nature of registered designsU.K.
A registered design or an application for a registered design is personal property (in Scotland, incorporeal moveable property).
15BAssignment, &c of registered designs and applications for registered designsU.K.
(1)A registered design or an application for a registered design is transmissible by assignment, testamentary disposition or operation of law in the same way as other personal or moveable property, subject to the following provisions of this section.
(2)Any transmission of a registered design or an application for a registered design is subject to any rights vested in any other person of which notice is entered in the register of designs, or in the case of applications, notice is given to the registrar.
(3)An assignment of, or an assent relating to, a registered design or application for a registered design is not effective unless it is in writing signed by or on behalf of the assignor or, as the case may be, a personal representative.
(4)Except in Scotland, the requirement in subsection (3) may be satisfied in a case where the assignor or personal representative is a body corporate by the affixing of its seal.
(5)Subsections (3) and (4) apply to assignment by way of security as in relation to any other assignment.
(6)A registered design or application for a registered design may be the subject of a charge (in Scotland, security) in the same way as other personal or moveable property.
(7)The proprietor of a registered design may grant a licence to use that registered design.
(8)Any equities (in Scotland, rights) in respect of a registered design or an application for a registered design may be enforced in like manner as in respect of any other personal or moveable property.
15CExclusive licencesU.K.
(1)In this Act an “exclusive licence” means a licence in writing signed by or on behalf of the proprietor of the registered design authorising the licensee to the exclusion of all other persons, including the person granting the licence, to exercise a right which would otherwise be exercisable exclusively by the proprietor of the registered design.
(2)The licensee under an exclusive licence has the same rights against any successor in title who is bound by the licence as he has against the person granting the licence.]
F10316. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F103S. 16 repealed (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(2), Sch. 2 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
Register of designs, etc .U.K.
[F10417 Register of designs etc. U.K.
(2)No notice of any trust, whether express, implied or constructive, shall be entered in the registrar of designs, and the registrar shall not be affected by any such notice.
(8)F105 ... the register shall be prima facie evidence of anything required or authorised by this Act to be entered in it and in Scotland shall be sufficient evidence of any such thing.
(b)a copy of any representation, specimen or document kept in the Patent Office or an extract from any such document,
which purports to be a certified copy or certified extract shall F106 ... be admitted in evidence without further proof and without production of any original; and in Scotland such evidence shall be sufficient evidence.
F107( 11 ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(12) In this section “ certified copy ” and “ certified extract ” mean a copy and extract certified by the registrar and sealed with the seal of the Patent Office. ]
F104S. 17 substituted by Patents, Designs and Marks Act 1986 (c. 39, SIF 67A), s. 1, Sch. 1 para. 3
F105Words in s. 17(8) repealed (4.4.2005) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(3)(4), Sch. 37 Pt. 6; S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 44(3) (with Sch. 2) (as explained (29.7.2005) by S.I. 2005/2122, art. 2; and as amended: (14.7.2008) by 2008 c. 4, Sch. 26 para. 78, Sch. 28 Pt. 2; S.I. 2008/1586, Sch. 1 paras. 48(s), 50(2)(d); (30.11.2009) by S.I. 2009/3111, art. 2; (3.12.2012) by S.I. 2012/2905, art. 4; (3.12.2012) by 2012 c. 10, Sch. 14 para. 17; S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(l))
F106Words in s. 17(10) repealed (4.4.2005) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(3)(4), Sch. 37 Pt. 6; S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 44(3) (with Sch. 2) (as explained (29.7.2005) by S.I. 2005/2122, art. 2; and as amended: (14.7.2008) by 2008 c. 4, Sch. 26 para. 78, Sch. 28 Pt. 2; S.I. 2008/1586, Sch. 1 paras. 48(s), 50(2)(d); (30.11.2009) by S.I. 2009/3111, art. 2; (3.12.2012) by S.I. 2012/2905, art. 4; (3.12.2012) by 2012 c. 10, Sch. 14 para. 17; S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(l))
F107S. 17(11) repealed (14.4.2000) by 1999 c. 23, s. 67, Sch. 6 (with Sch. 7 para. 5(2)); S.I. 2000/1034, art. 2(c), Sch.
18 Certificate of registration.U.K.
19 Registration of assignments, etc.U.K.
(1)Where any person becomes entitled by assignment, transmission or operation of law to a registered design or to a share in a registered design, or becomes entitled as mortgagee, licensee or otherwise to any other interest in a registered design, he shall apply to the registrar in the prescribed manner for the registration of his title as proprietor or co—proprietor or, as the case may be, of notice of his interest, in the register of designs.
(a)where that person is entitled to a registered design or a share in a registered design, register him in the register of designs as proprietor or co—proprietor of the design, and enter in that register particulars of the instrument or event by which he derives title; or
F108(3A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(3B)Where [F109national unregistered design right] subsists in a registered design and the proprietor of the registered design is also the design right owner, an assignment of the [F109national unregistered design right] shall be taken to be also an assignment of the right in the registered design, unless a contrary intention appears.
F108S. 19(3A) omitted (1.10.2014) by virtue of Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 9(1), 24(1); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.
F109Words in s. 19(3A)(3B) substituted (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(1), Sch. 1 para. 6(2)(3) (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F110S. 19(4) repealed (29.4.2006) by Intellectual Property (Enforcement, etc) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1028), art. 1, Sch. 4
20 Rectification of register.U.K.
(1)The court may, on the application of [F111the relevant person], order the register of designs to be rectified by the making of any entry therein or the variation or deletion of any entry therein.
[F112(1A)In subsection (1) above “the relevant person” means—
(a)in the case of an application invoking any ground referred to in [F113section 11ZA(1)(c)] of this Act, any person concerned by the use in question;
(b)in the case of an application invoking the ground mentioned in [F114section 11ZA(1A)] of this Act, the appropriate person;
(c)in the case of an application invoking any ground mentioned in section 11ZA(2), (3) or (4) of this Act, the person able to make the objection;
(d)in any other case, any person aggrieved.
(1B)In subsection (1A) above “the appropriate person” means, in relation to an earlier design protected by virtue of registration under this Act[F115or the Community Design Regulation] or an application for such registration, the registered proprietor of the design[F116, the holder of the registered Community design] or (as the case may be) the applicant.]
[F117(5)A rectification of the register under this section has effect as follows—
unless, in any case, the court directs otherwise.]
[F118(6)Orders which may be made by the court under this section include, in particular, declarations of partial invalidity.]
F111Words in s. 20(1) substituted (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 8(2) (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F112S. 20(1A)(1B) inserted (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 8(3) (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F113Words in s. 20(1A)(a) substituted (1.10.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 10(2) (with art. 18)
F114Words in s. 20(1A)(b) substituted (1.10.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 10(3) (with art. 18)
F115Words in s. 20(1B) inserted (1.4.2003) by Registered Designs Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/550), regs. 1(1), 2(4)(a) (with regs. 3-5)
F116Words in s. 20(1B) inserted (1.4.2003) by Registered Designs Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/550), regs. 1(1), 2(4)(b) (with regs. 3-5)
F117S. 20(5) added by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 11
F118S. 20(6) added (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 8(4) (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
21 Power to correct clerical errors.U.K.
[F119(1)Where a design has been registered under this Act, there shall be open to inspection at the Patent Office on and after the day on which the certificate of registration is [F120granted]—
(a) the representation or specimen of the design, F121 . . .
F121( b ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
This subsection has effect subject to [F122subsection (4)] and to any rules made under section 5(2) of this Act.]
F123(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F124(4)Where registration of a design has been refused pursuant to an application under this Act, or an application under this Act has been abandoned in relation to any design—
(a)the application, so far as relating to that design, and
(b)any representation, specimen or other document which has been filed and relates to that design,
shall not at any time be open to inspection at the Patent Office or be published by the registrar.]
F119S. 22(1) substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 12(2)
F120Word in s. 22(1) substituted (1.10.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 16(2)(a)
F121S. 22(1)(b) and preceding “and” repealed (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(2), Sch. 2 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F122Words in s. 22(1) substituted (1.10.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 16(2)(b) (with art. 19)
F123S. 22(2)(3) omitted (1.10.2006) by virtue of Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 16(3) (with art. 19)
F124S. 22(4) substituted (1.10.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1974), arts. 1(1), 15
[F12523 Information as to existence of right in registered design.U.K.
(a) whether the design is registered F126 . . ., and
and shall state the date of registration and the name and address of the registered proprietor.]
F125S. 23 substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 13
F126Words in s. 23(a) repealed (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(2), Sch. 2 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
[F127Legal proceedings: general]U.K.
F127S. 24A cross-heading substituted (1.10.2017) by Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Act 2017 (c. 14), ss. 4(2), 8; S.I. 2017/771, reg. 2(1)(b) (with reg. 3)
[F12824AAction for infringementU.K.
(1)An infringement of the right in a registered design is actionable by the registered proprietor.
(3)This section has effect subject to section 24B of this Act (exemption of innocent infringer from liability).
F128Ss. 24A-24G inserted (29.4.2006) by Intellectual Property (Enforcement, etc) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1028), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 3
24BExemption of innocent infringer from liabilityU.K.
(1)In proceedings for the infringement of the right in a registered design damages shall not be awardedF129... against a defendant who proves that at the date of the infringement he was not aware, and had no reasonable ground for supposing, that the design was registered.
(2)For the purposes of subsection (1), a person shall not be deemed to have been aware or to have had reasonable grounds for supposing that the design was registered by reason only of the marking of a product with—
unless the number of the design [F130or a relevant internet link] accompanied the word or words or the abbreviation in question.
[F131(2A)The reference in subsection (2) to a relevant internet link is a reference to an address of a posting on the internet—
(b)which clearly associates the product with the number of the design.]
(3)Nothing in this section shall affect the power of the court to grant an injunction in any proceedings for infringement of the right in a registered design.
F129Words in s. 24B(1) omitted (1.10.2014) by virtue of Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 10(1), 24(1); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.
F130Words in s. 24B(2) inserted (1.10.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 33(2), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 3(b)
F131S. 24B(2A) inserted (1.10.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 33(3), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 3(b)
24COrder for delivery upU.K.
(2)An application shall not be made after the end of the period specified in the following provisions of this section; and no order shall be made unless the court also makes, or it appears to the court that there are grounds for making, an order under section 24D of this Act (order as to disposal of infringing article, &c.).
(4)If during the whole or any part of that period the registered proprietor—
(6)A person to whom an infringing article or other thing is delivered up in pursuance of an order under this section shall, if an order under section 24D of this Act is not made, retain it pending the making of an order, or the decision not to make an order, under that section.
(7)The reference in subsection (1) to an act being done in relation to an article for “commercial purposes” are to its being done with a view to the article in question being sold or hired in the course of a business.
(8)Nothing in this section affects any other power of the court.
24DOrder as to disposal of infringing articles, &cU.K.
(1)An application may be made to the court for an order that an infringing article or other thing delivered up in pursuance of an order under section 24C of this Act shall be—
(2)In considering what order (if any) should be made, the court shall consider whether other remedies available in an action for infringement of the right in a registered design would be adequate to compensate the registered proprietor and to protect his interests.
(3)Where there is more than one person interested in an article or other thing, the court shall make such order as it thinks just and may (in particular) direct that the thing be sold, or otherwise dealt with, and the proceeds divided.
(4)If the court decides that no order should be made under this section, the person in whose possession, custody or control the article or other thing was before being delivered up is entitled to its return.
(5)References in this section to a person having an interest in an article or other thing include any person in whose favour an order could be made in respect of it—
24EJurisdiction of county court and sheriff courtU.K.
(1)In Northern Ireland a county court may entertain proceedings under the following provisions of this Act—
(3)Nothing in this section shall be construed as affecting the jurisdiction of the Court of Session or the High Court in Northern Ireland.
24FRights and remedies of exclusive licenseeU.K.
(1)In relation to a registered design, an exclusive licensee has, except against the registered proprietor, the same rights and remedies in respect of matters occurring after the grant of the licence as if the licence had been an assignment.
(2)His rights and remedies are concurrent with those of the registered proprietor; and references to the registered proprietor in the provisions of this Act relating to infringement shall be construed accordingly.
(3)In an action brought by an exclusive licensee by virtue of this section a defendant may avail himself of any defence which would have been available to him if the action had been brought by the registered proprietor.
(4)Where an action for infringement of the right in a registered design brought by the registered proprietor or an exclusive licensee relates (wholly or partly) to an infringement in respect of which they have concurrent rights of action, the proprietor or, as the case may be, the exclusive licensee may not, without the leave of the court, proceed with the action unless the other is either joined as a claimant or added as a defendant.
(5)A registered proprietor or exclusive licensee who is added as a defendant in pursuance of subsection (4) is not liable for any costs in the action unless he takes part in the proceedings.
(6)Subsections (4) and (5) do not affect the granting of interlocutory relief on the application of the registered proprietor or an exclusive licensee.
(7)Where an action for infringement of the right in a registered design is brought which relates (wholly or partly) to an infringement in respect of which the registered proprietor and an exclusive licensee have concurrent rights of action—
(8)The registered proprietor shall notify any exclusive licensee having concurrent rights before applying for an order under section 24C of this Act (order for delivery up of infringing article, &c); and the court may on the application of the licensee make such order under that section as it thinks fit having regard to the terms of the licence.
24GMeaning of “infringing article”U.K.
(1)In this Act “infringing article”, in relation to a design, shall be construed in accordance with this section.
(2)An article is an infringing article if its making to that design was an infringement of the right in a registered design.
(4)Where it is shown that an article is made to a design which is or has been a registered design, it shall be presumed until the contrary is proved that the article was made at a time when the right in the registered design subsisted.
(5)Nothing in subsection (3) shall be construed as applying to an article which may be lawfully imported into the United Kingdom by virtue of an enforceable Community right within the meaning of section 2(1) of the European Communities Act 1972.]
24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F132U.K.
F132S. 24 repealed by Patents, Designs and Marks Act 1986 (c. 39, SIF 67A), s. 3(1), Sch. 3 Pt. I
25 Certificate of contested validity of registration.U.K.
(1)If in any proceedings before the court the validity of the registration of a design is contested, and it is found by the court that the design is [F133, to any extent,] validly registered, the court may certify that the validity of the registration of the design was contested in those proceedings.
(2)Where any such certificate has been granted, then if in any subsequent proceedings before the court for infringement of [F134the right in the registered design] or for [F135invalidation] of the registration of the design, a final order or judgment is made or given in favour of the registered proprietor, he shall, unless the court otherwise directs, be entitled to his costs as between solicitor and client:
F133Words in s. 25(1) inserted (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(1), Sch. 1 para. 8(2) (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F134Words substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 14
F135Words in s. 25(2) substituted (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(1), Sch. 1 para. 8(3) (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
[F136Unjustified threats U.K.
F136Ss. 26-26F and cross-heading substituted for s. 26 (1.10.2017) by Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Act 2017 (c. 14), ss. 4(3), 8; S.I. 2017/771, reg. 2(1)(b) (with reg. 3)
26Threats of infringement proceedingsU.K.
26AActionable threatsU.K.
26BPermitted communicationsU.K.
26CRemedies and defencesU.K.
26DProfessional advisersU.K.
26ESupplementary: pending registrationU.K.
26FSupplementary: proceedings for delivery up etc.U.K.
(b)proceedings for an order under section 24D (order as to disposal of infringing articles).]
[F137Meaning of “the court” and appeals ]U.K.
F137S. 27 cross-heading inserted (1.10.2017) by Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Act 2017 (c. 14), ss. 4(4), 8; S.I. 2017/771, reg. 2(1)(b) (with reg. 3)
[F13827 The court.U.K.
(1) In this Act “ the court ” means—
(a)in England and Wales the High [F139Court,]
(2)Provision may be made by rules of court with respect to proceedings in the High Court in England and Wales for references and applications under this Act to be dealt with by such judge of that court as the [F140Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may, after consulting the Lord Chancellor, select] for the purpose.]
[F141(3)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (2).]
F138S. 27 substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 16
F139Word in s. 27(1)(a) substituted (1.10.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 21(2); S.I. 2013/1725, art. 3(c)
F140Words in s. 27(2) substituted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 148(1), Sch. 4 para. 36(2); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(d)
F141S. 27(3) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 148(1), Sch. 4 para. 36(3); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(d)
[F14227AAppeals from decisions of registrarU.K.
(b)the appointed person's decision is final.
F142Ss. 27A, 27B inserted (15.7.2014 for specified purposes, 6.4.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 10(2), 24(1); S.I. 2014/1715, art. 3; S.I. 2015/165, art. 3
27BPersons appointed to hear and determine appealsU.K.
(b)is an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 5 years' standing,
(c)is a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland of at least 5 years' standing, or
(a)A has become bankrupt or made an arrangement with A's creditors or, in Scotland, A's estate has been sequestrated or A has executed a trust deed for A's creditors or entered into a composition contract,
(c)A is, in the opinion of the Lord Chancellor, otherwise unable or unfit to perform A's duties as an appointed person.
F14328 The Appeal Tribunal. U.K.
F143S. 28 repealed (6.4.2015) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 10(4), 24(1); S.I. 2015/165, art. 3
[F144Opinions serviceU.K.
F144S. 28A and cross-heading inserted (1.10.2014) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 11(1), 24(1); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.
28AOpinions on designsU.K.
(10)In this section, “specified” means specified in regulations under this section.]
29 Exercise of discretionary powers of registrar.U.K.
Without prejudice to any provisions of this Act requiring the registrar to hear any party to proceedings thereunder, or to give to any such party an opportunity to be heard, [F145rules made by the Secretary of State under this Act shall require the registrar to give] to any applicant for registration of a design an opportunity to be heard before exercising adversely to the applicant any discretion vested in the registrar by or under this Act.
F145Words substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 18
[F14630 Costs and security for costs.U.K.
(a)an application for [F147invalidation] of the registration of a design,
F148( b ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
and enabling the application or appeal to be treated as abandoned in default of such security being given.]
F146S. 30 substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 19
F147Word in s. 30(3)(a) substituted (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(1), Sch. 1 para. 9 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F148S. 30(3)(b) repealed (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(2), Sch. 2 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
[F14931 Evidence before registrar.U.K.
(1)Rules made by the Secretary of State under this Act may make provision—
(b)conferring on the registrar the powers of an official referee of the [F150Senior Courts] [F151or of the Court of Judicature]as regards the examination of witnesses on oath and the discovery and production of documents; and
(c)applying in relation to the attendance of witnesses in proceedings before the registrar the rules applicable to the attendance of witnesses in proceedings before such a referee.]
F149S. 31 substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 20
F150Words in Act substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 148(1), Sch. 11 para. 4; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)
F151Words in s. 31(b) inserted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 148(1), Sch. 11 para. 18; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)
[F15231APower to require use of formsU.K.
(2)The forms, and any directions by the registrar about their use, are to be published in the prescribed manner.]
F152S. 31A inserted (1.10.2014) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 12(1), 24(1); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.
32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F153U.K.
F153S. 32 repealed by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), ss. 272, 303(2), Sch. 3 para. 21, Sch. 8
33 Offences under s. 5.U.K.
(1)If any person fails to comply with any direction given under section five of this Act or makes or causes to be made an application for the registration of a design in contravention of that section, he shall be guilty of an offence and liable—
[F154(a)on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or a fine, or both;
(b)on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or both.]
(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F155
F154S. 33(1)(a)(b) substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 22(2)(4)
F155S. 33(2) repealed by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), ss. 272, 303(2), Sch. 3 para. 22(3)(4), Sch. 8
34 Falsification of register, etc.U.K.
If any person makes or causes to be made a false entry in the register of designs, or a writing falsely purporting to be a copy of an entry in that register, or produces or tenders or causes to be produced or tendered in evidence any such writing, knowing the entry or writing to be false, he [F156shall be guilty of an offence and liable—
F156Words substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 23(1)(2)
35 Fine for falsely representing a design as registered.U.K.
(1)If any person falsely represents that a design applied to [F157, or incorporated in, any product] sold by him is registered F158. . ., he shall be liable on summary conviction to [F159a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale]; and for the purposes of this provision a person who sells [F157a product] having stamped, engraved or impressed thereon or otherwise applied thereto the word “registered”, or any other word expressing or implying that the design applied to [F157, or incorporated in, the product] is registered, shall be deemed to represent that the design applied to [F157, or incorporated in, the product] is registered F158. . ..
(2)If any person, after [F160the right in a registered design] has expired, marks [F157any product] to which the design has been applied [F161or in which it has been incorporated] with the word “registered”, or any word or words implying that there is a [F162subsisting right in the design under this Act], or causes any [F157such product] to be so marked, he shall be liable on summary conviction to [F163a fine not exceeding level 1 on the standard scale]
[F164(3)For the purposes of this section, the use in the United Kingdom in relation to a design—
shall be deemed to be a representation as to registration under this Act unless it is shown that the reference is to registration elsewhere than in the United Kingdom and that the design is in fact so registered.]
F157Words in s. 35(1)(2) substituted (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(1), Sch. 1 para. 10(2)(a)(c)(d)(3)(a)(c) (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F158Words in s. 35(1) repealed (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(1), Sch. 1 para. 10(2)(b)(e), Sch. 2 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F159Words substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 24(2)(4)
F160Words substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 24(3)(a)
F161Words in s. 35(2) inserted (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(1), Sch. 1 para. 10(3)(b) (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F162Words substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 24(3)(b)
F163Words substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 24(3)(c)
F164S. 35(3) inserted (1.10.2005) by Community Design Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2339), regs. 1(1), 6
[F16535ZAOffence of unauthorised copying etc. of design in course of businessU.K.
F165Ss. 35ZA-35ZD inserted (1.10.2014) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 13, 24(1); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch. (as amended by The Intellectual Property Act 2014 (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2329), regs. 1, 3) (as amended (1.10.2014) by The Intellectual Property Act 2014 (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2329), regs. 1, 3)
35ZBSection 35ZA: enforcementU.K.
F166(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F167(1A)For the investigatory powers available to a local weights and measures authority or the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment in Northern Ireland for the purposes of the enforcement of section 35ZA, see Schedule 5 to the Consumer Rights Act 2015.]
F166S. 35ZB(1) omitted (1.10.2015) by virtue of Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 6 para. 1(2); S.I. 2015/1630, art. 3(i) (with art. 8)
F167S. 35ZB(1A) inserted (1.10.2015) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 6 para. 1(3); S.I. 2015/1630, art. 3(i)
35ZCSection 35ZA: forfeiture in England and Wales or Northern IrelandU.K.
(b)where no application for the forfeiture of the products or articles has been made under paragraph (a), by way of complaint to a magistrates' court.
(7)Any person aggrieved by an order made under this section by a magistrates' court, or by a decision of such a court not to make such an order, may appeal against that order or decision—
(8)An order so made may contain such provision as appears to the court to be appropriate for delaying the coming into force of the order pending the making and determination of any appeal (including any application under section 111 of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 or Article 146 of the Magistrates' Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981).
35ZDSection 35ZA: forfeiture in ScotlandU.K.
(4)The court may infer for the purposes of this section that such an offence has been committed in relation to any relevant products or articles [if it is satisfied that such an offence has been committed in relation to products or articles] which are representative of them (whether by reason of being of the same design or part of the same consignment or batch or otherwise).
(5)The procurator fiscal making the application under subsection (2)(a) must serve on any person appearing to the procurator fiscal to be the owner of, or otherwise have an interest in, the products or articles to which [the application relates a copy of the application, together with a notice giving the person the opportunity] to appear at the hearing of the application to show cause why the products or articles should not be forfeited.
(b)in relation to an order made under subsection (2)(b), the court which imposed the penalty.]
[F16935A[F168Offence by body corporate or partnership: liability of officers or partners]U.K.
(2) In relation to a body corporate whose affairs are managed by its members “ director ” means a member of the body corporate. ]
[F170(3)Proceedings for an offence under this Act alleged to have been committed by a partnership are to be brought against the partnership in the name of the firm and not in that of the partners; but without prejudice to any liability of the partners under subsection (6) or (7).
(b)in England and Wales, Schedule 3 to the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980;
(c)in Northern Ireland, Schedule 4 to the Magistrates' Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981.
(7)Where an offence under this Act committed by a Scottish partnership is proved to have been committed with the consent or connivance of a partner in the partnership, or a person purporting to act in that capacity, he as well as the partnership is guilty of the offence and liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.]
F168S. 35A title substituted (1.10.2014) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 14, 24(1); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.
F169S. 35A inserted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 25(1)(2)
F170Ss. 35A(3)-(7) inserted (1.10.2014) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 14, 24(1); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.
Rules, etc.U.K.
36 General power of Board of Trade to make rules, etc. U.K.
(1)Subject to the provisions of this Act, [F171the Secretary of State,] may make such rules [F171as he thinks expedient] for regulating the business of the Patent Office in relation to designs and for regulating all matters by this Act placed under the direction or control of the registrar or [F171the Secretary of State,] . . . F172.
[F173(1A)Rules may, in particular, make provision—
[F174(a)requiring the furnishing of copies of such representations or specimens of designs or other documents as may be filed at the Patent Office;]
[F175(ab)requiring applications for registration of designs to specify—
(i)the products to which the designs are intended to be applied or in which they are intended to be incorporated;
(ii)the classification of the designs by reference to such test as may be prescribed;]
(1B)The remuneration of an adviser appointed to assist the registrar shall be determined by the Secretary of State with the consent of the Treasury and shall be defrayed out of money provided by Parliament.]
P1S. 36: for previous exercises of this power see Index to Government Orders
P2S. 36: s. 36 (with ss. 40 and 44(1)) power exercised by S.I. 1991/1628
P3S. 36:s. 36(1):power exercised by S.I. 1991/675
F171Words substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 26(2)
F172Words repealed by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 26(3)
F173S. 36(1A)(1B) added by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 26(3)
F174S. 36(1A)(a) substituted (1.10.2014) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 12(3), 24(1) (with s. 12(6)); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.
F175S. 36(1A)(ab) inserted (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(1), Sch. 1 para. 11 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
C13S. 36 extended by Copyright Act 1956 (c. 74), s. 10(5)
37 Provisions as to rules and Orders.U.K.
(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F176
(2)Any rules made by [F177the Secretary of State] in pursuance of [F178section 15 of this Act], and any order made, direction given, or other action taken under the rules by the registrar, may be made, given or taken so as to have effect as respects things done or omitted to be done on or after such date, whether before or after the coming into operation of the rules or of this Act, as may be specified in the rules.
(3)Any power to make rules conferred by this Act on [F177the Secretary of State] F179... [F180and the power to make an order under section 15ZA] [F181and the power to make regulations under section 28A] shall be exercisable by statutory instrument F182....
(4)Any statutory instrument containing rules made by [F177the Secretary of State] under this Act [F183or regulations under section 28A] shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
[F184(4A)Subsection (4) does not apply to the first regulations to be made under section 28A, but the Secretary of State may not make those regulations unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.]
[F185(4B)The Secretary of State may not make an order under section 15ZA unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing the order has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.]
F176S. 37(1) repealed by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), ss. 272, 303(2), Sch. 3 para. 27(2), Sch. 8
F177Words substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 27(3)
F178Words in s. 37(2) substituted (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(1), Sch. 1 para. 12 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F179Words in s. 37(3) omitted (6.4.2015) by virtue of Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 10(5)(a), 24(1); S.I. 2015/165, art. 3
F180Words in s. 37(3) inserted (1.10.2014) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 8(2)(a), 24(1); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.
F181Words in s. 37(3) inserted (1.10.2014) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 11(3)(a), 24(1); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.
F182Words in s. 37(3) omitted (6.4.2015) by virtue of Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 10(5)(b), 24(1); S.I. 2015/165, art. 3
F183Words in s. 37(4) inserted (1.10.2014) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 11(3)(b), 24(1); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.
F184S. 37(4A) inserted (1.10.2014) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 11(3)(c), 24(1); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.
F185S. 37(4B) inserted (1.10.2014) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 8(2)(b), 24(1); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.
[F18637AUse of electronic communicationsU.K.
(1)The registrar may give directions as to the form and manner in which documents to be delivered to the registrar—
(3)Subject to subsections (11) and (12), if a document to which a direction under subsection (1) or (2) applies is delivered to the registrar in a form or manner which does not comply with the direction the registrar may treat the document as not having been delivered.
(5)The registrar may give directions specifying—
(a)how the fee shall be paid; and
(6)The registrar may give directions specifying that a person who delivers a document to the registrar in electronic form or using electronic communications cannot treat the document as having been delivered unless its delivery has been acknowledged.
(7)The registrar may give directions specifying how a time of delivery is to be accorded to a document delivered to him in electronic form or using electronic communications.
(9)A direction under this section may be varied or revoked by a subsequent direction under this section.
(10)The delivery using electronic communications to any person by the registrar of any document is deemed to be effected, unless the registrar has otherwise specified, by transmitting an electronic communication containing the document to an address provided or made available to the registrar by that person as an address of his for the receipt of electronic communications; and unless the contrary is proved such delivery is deemed to be effected immediately upon the transmission of the communication.
(11)A requirement of this Act that something must be done in the prescribed manner is satisfied in the case of something that is done—
(12)In the case of an application made as mentioned in subsection (11)(a) or (b) above, a reference in this Act to the application not having been made in accordance with rules under this Act includes a reference to its not having been made in accordance with any applicable directions under this section.
(13)This section applies—
(a)to delivery at the Patent Office as it applies to delivery to the registrar; and
(b)to delivery by the Patent Office as it applies to delivery by the registrar.]
F186S. 37A inserted (1.10.2006) by Registered Designs Act 1949 and Patents Act 1977 (Electronic Communications) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1229), arts. 1, 2
(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F187
(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F188
(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F188
F187S. 38(1) repealed by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), ss. 272, 303(2), Sch. 3 para. 28, Sch. 8
F188S. 38(2)(3) repealed by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), ss. 272, 303(2), Sch. 3 para. 28, Sch. 8
39 Hours of business and excluded days.U.K.
(1)[F189The registrar may give directions specifying] the hour at which the Patent Office shall be deemed to be closed on any day for purposes of the transaction by the public of business under this Act or of any class of such business, [F190and specifying] days as excluded days for any such purposes.
F189Words in s. 39(1) substituted (1.10.2014) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 12(4)(a), 24(1) (with s. 12(8)); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.
F190Words in s. 39(1) substituted (1.10.2014) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 12(4)(b), 24(1) (with s. 12(8)); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.
40 Fees.U.K.
There shall be paid in respect of the registration of designs and applications therefor, and in respect of other matters relating to designs arising under this Act, such fees as may be prescribed by rules made by [F191the Secretary of State] with the consent of the Treasury.
P4S. 40: s. 36 (with ss. 40 and 44(1)) power exercised by S.I. 1991/1628
P5S. 40: for previous exercises of this power see Index to Government Orders.
F191Words substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 30
41 Service of notices, etc., by post.U.K.
Any notice required or authorised to be given by or under this Act, and any application or other document so authorised or required to be made or filed, may be given, made or filed by post.
42 Annual report of registrar.U.K.
The Comptroller—General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks shall, in his annual report with respect to the execution of [F192the M1Patents Act 1977], include a report with respect to the execution of this Act as if it formed a part of or was included in that Act.
F192Words substituted by Patents Act 1977 (c. 37), Sch. 5 para. 3
43 Savings.U.K.
F193(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(2)Nothing in this Act shall affect the right of the Crown or of any person deriving title directly or indirectly from the Crown to sell or use [F194products] forfeited under the laws relating to customs or excise.
F193S. 43(1) repealed (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(2), Sch. 2 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F194Word in s. 43(2) substituted (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(1), Sch. 1 para. 13 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
44 Interpretation.U.K.
(1)In this Act, except where the context otherwise requires, the following expressions have the meanings hereby respectively assigned by them, that is to say
F196. . .
[F197 “ author ”in relation to a design, has the meaning given by section 2(3) and (4); ]
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F198
[F199 “ the court ” shall be construed in accordance with section 27 of this Act; ]
[F200 “Community Design Regulation” means Council Regulation ( EC ) 6/2002 of 12th December 2001 on Community Designs ; ]
[F201“complex product” has the meaning assigned to it by section 1(3) of this Act;]
“design” has the meaning assigned to it by [F202[F203section 1(2)] of this Act];
[F204“electronic communication” has the same meaning as in the Electronic Communications Act 2000;]
[F205 “ employee ”, “ employment ”, and “ employer ” refer to employment under a contract of service or of apprenticeship, ]
[F201“national unregistered design right” means design right within the meaning of Part III of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988;]
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F206
“prescribed” means prescribed by rules made by [F207the Secretary of State] under this Act;
[F201“product” has the meaning assigned to it by section 1(3) of this Act;]
[F200“registered Community design” means a design that complies with the conditions contained in, and is registered in the manner provided for in, the Community Design Regulation;]
F208(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(4)For the purposes of subsection (1) of [F209section 14 of this Act], the expression “personal representative”, in relation to a deceased person, includes the legal representative of the deceased appointed in any country outside the United Kingdom.
P6S. 44: power previously exercised by 1989/1105, 1131 and 1990/1698
P7S. 44(1): s. 36 (with ss. 40 and 44(1)) power exercised by S.I. 1991/1628
F195S. 44(1): definition of “Appeal Tribunal” omitted (6.4.2015) by virtue of Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 10(6), 24(1); S.I. 2015/165, art. 3
F196S. 44: definitions of“article”,“artistic work”,“corresponding design” and“set of articles” repealed (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(2), Sch. 2 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F197Definition inserted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 31(3)
F198Definition of “copyright” repealed by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), ss. 272, 303(2), Sch. 3 para. 31(4), Sch. 8
F199Definition substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 31(6)
F200Words in s. 44(1) inserted (1.4.2003) by Registered Designs Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/550), regs. 1(1), 2(5) (with regs. 3-5)
F201S. 44(1): definitions of“complex product”,“national unregistered design right” and“product” inserted (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(1), Sch. 1 para. 14(3) (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F202Words substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 31(7)
F203S. 44(1): words in the definition of“design” substituted (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(1), Sch. 1 para. 14(2) (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F204Words in s. 44(1) inserted (1.10.2006) by Registered Designs Act 1949 and Patents Act 1977 (Electronic Communications) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1229), arts. 1, 3
F205Definition inserted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 31(8)
F206Definition of “Journal” repealed by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), ss. 272, 303(2), Sch. 3 para. 31(9), Sch. 8
F207Words substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 31(10)
F208S. 44(2)(3) repealed (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(2), Sch. 2 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F209Words in s. 44(4) substituted (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(1), Sch. 1 para. 14(4) (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
[F21045 Application to ScotlandU.K.
[F211(1A)In the application of section 26C(1)(a) (remedy for unjustified threat of infringement proceedings) to Scotland, “declaration” means “declarator”.]
(2)References to the Crown shall be construed as including references to the Crown in right of the Scottish Administration.]
F210S. 45 substituted (29.4.2006) by Intellectual Property (Enforcement, etc) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1028), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 5
F211S. 45(1A) inserted (1.10.2017) by Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Act 2017 (c. 14), ss. 4(5), 8; S.I. 2017/771, reg. 2(1)(b) (with reg. 3)
46 Application to Northern Ireland.U.K.
(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F212
(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F212
[F213(3)References to enactments include enactments comprised in Northern Ireland legislation:]
[F214(3A)References to the Crown include the Crown in right of Her Majesty’s Government in Northern Ireland:]
(4)References to a Government department shall be construed as including references to [F215a Northern Ireland department][F216and in relation to a Northern Ireland department references to the Treasury shall be construed as references to the Department of Finance and Personnel]:
[F217(4A)Any reference to a claimant includes a reference to a plaintiff.]
(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F218
F212S. 46(1)(2) repealed by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), ss. 272, 303(2), Sch. 3 para. 33(2), Sch. 8
F213S. 46(3) substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 33(3)
F214S. 46(3A) inserted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 33(4)
F215Words substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), ss. 272, 305(3), Sch. 3 para. 33(5)
F216Words added by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A) s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 33(5)
F217S. 46(4A) inserted (29.4.2006) by Intellectual Property (Enforcement, etc) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1028), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 6
F218S. 46(5) repealed by Northern Ireland Act 1962 (c. 30), Sch. 4 Pt. IV.
[F21947 Application to Isle of Man.U.K.
This Act extends to the Isle of Man, subject to any modifications contained in an Order made by Her Majesty in Council, and accordingly, subject to any such Order, references in this Act to the United Kingdom shall be construed as including the Isle of Man.]
F219S. 47 substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 34
C14S. 47 applied (27.4.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 118(1), 119(6)
[F22047A Territorial waters and the Continental shelf.U.K.
(3)The United Kingdom sector of the continental shelf means the areas designated by order under section 1(7) of the Continental Shelf Act 1964.]
F220S. 47A inserted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 35
48 Repeals, savings, and transitional provisions.U.K.
(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F221
(3)Any register kept under the M2Patents and Designs Act 1907, shall be deemed to form part of the corresponding register under this Act.
F222(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(7)Nothing in the foregoing provisions of this section shall be taken as prejudicing the operation of [F223section 16(1) and section 17(2)(a) of the M3Interpretation Act 1978], (which [F223relate] to the effect of repeals).
F221S. 48(1) repealed by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), ss. 272, 303(2), Sch. 3 para. 36, Sch. 8
F222S. 48(5) repealed (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(2), Sch. 2 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F223Words substituted by virtue of Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30), s. 25(2)
M21907 c. 29.
49 Short title and commencement.U.K.
(1)This Act may be cited as the Registered Designs Act 1949.
(2)This Act shall come into operation on the first day of January, nineteen hundred and fifty, immediately after the coming into operation of the M4Patents and Designs Act 1949.
M41949 c. 87.
[F224SCHEDULE A1U.K. Grounds for refusal of registration in relation to emblems etc.
F224Sch. A1 (paras. 1-5) inserted (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 3 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
Grounds for refusal in relation to certain emblems etc.U.K.
1(1)A design shall be refused registration under this Act if it involves the use of—
(a)the Royal arms, or any of the principal armorial bearings of the Royal arms, or any insignia or device so nearly resembling the Royal arms or any such armorial bearing as to be likely to be mistaken for them or it;
(b)a representation of the Royal crown or any of the Royal flags;
(c)a representation of Her Majesty or any member of the Royal family, or any colourable imitation thereof; or
(d)words, letters or devices likely to lead persons to think that the applicant either has or recently has had Royal patronage or authorisation;
(2)A design shall be refused registration under this Act if it involves the use of—
(a)the national flag of the United Kingdom (commonly known as the Union Jack); or
(3)A design shall be refused registration under this Act if it involves the use of—
(a)arms to which a person is entitled by virtue of a grant of arms by the Crown; or
(b)insignia so nearly resembling such arms as to be likely to be mistaken for them;
(4)A design shall be refused registration under this Act if it involves the use of a controlled representation within the meaning of the Olympic Symbol etc. (Protection) Act 1995 unless it appears to the registrar that—
(a)the application is made by the person for the time being appointed under section 1(2) of the Olympic Symbol etc. (Protection) Act 1995 (power of Secretary of State to appoint a person as the proprietor of the Olympics association right); or
(b)consent for such use has been given by or on behalf of the person mentioned in paragraph (a) above.
Grounds for refusal in relation to emblems etc. of Paris Convention countriesU.K.
2(1)A design shall be refused registration under this Act if it involves the use of the flag of a Paris Convention country unless—
(a)the authorisation of the competent authorities of that country has been given for the registration; or
(b)it appears to the registrar that the use of the flag in the manner proposed is permitted without such authorisation.
(2)A design shall be refused registration under this Act if it involves the use of the armorial bearings or any other state emblem of a Paris Convention country which is protected under the Paris Convention unless the authorisation of the competent authorities of that country has been given for the registration.
(3)A design shall be refused registration under this Act if—
(a)the design involves the use of an official sign or hallmark adopted by a Paris Convention country and indicating control and warranty;
(b)the sign or hallmark is protected under the Paris Convention; and
(c)the design could be applied to or incorporated in goods of the same, or a similar, kind as those in relation to which the sign or hallmark indicates control and warranty;
(4)The provisions of this paragraph as to national flags and other state emblems, and official signs or hallmarks, apply equally to anything which from a heraldic point of view imitates any such flag or other emblem, or sign or hallmark.
(5)Nothing in this paragraph prevents the registration of a design on the application of a national of a country who is authorised to make use of a state emblem, or official sign or hallmark, of that country, notwithstanding that it is similar to that of another country.
Grounds for refusal in relation to emblems etc. of certain international organisationsU.K.
of international intergovernmental organisations of which one or more Paris Convention countries are members.
(2)A design shall be refused registration under this Act if it involves the use of any such emblem, abbreviation or name which is protected under the Paris Convention unless—
(a)the authorisation of the international organisation concerned has been given for the registration; or
(b)it appears to the registrar that the use of the emblem, abbreviation or name in the manner proposed—
(i)is not such as to suggest to the public that a connection exists between the organisation and the design; or
(ii)is not likely to mislead the public as to the existence of a connection between the user and the organisation.
(3)The provisions of this paragraph as to emblems of an international organisation apply equally to anything which from a heraldic point of view imitates any such emblem.
(4)Nothing in this paragraph affects the rights of a person whosebona fide use of the design in question began before 4th January 1962 (when the relevant provisions of the Paris Convention entered into force in relation to the United Kingdom).
Paragraphs 2 and 3: supplementaryU.K.
4(1)For the purposes of paragraph 2 above state emblems of a Paris Convention country (other than the national flag), and official signs or hallmarks, shall be regarded as protected under the Paris Convention only if, or to the extent that—U.K.
(a)the country in question has notified the United Kingdom in accordance with Article 6ter(3) of the Convention that it desires to protect that emblem, sign or hallmark;
(2)For the purposes of paragraph 3 above the emblems, abbreviations and names of an international organisation shall be regarded as protected under the Paris Convention only if, or to the extent that—
(a)the organisation in question has notified the United Kingdom in accordance with Article 6ter(3) of the Convention that it desires to protect that emblem, abbreviation or name;
(3)Notification under Article 6ter(3) of the Paris Convention shall have effect only in relation to applications for the registration of designs made more than two months after the receipt of the notification.
“a Paris Convention country” means a country, other than the United Kingdom, which is a party to the Paris Convention; and
“the Paris Convention” means the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property of 20th March 1883.]
FIRST SCHEDULEU.K. Provisions as to the use of Registered Designs for the services of the Crown and as to the Rights of Third Parties in respect of such use
Use of registered designs for services of the Crown.U.K.
1(1)Notwithstanding anything in this Act, any Government department, and any person authorised in writing by a Government department, may use any registered design for the services of the Crown in accordance with the following provisions of this paragraph.
[F225(6) For the purposes of this and the next following paragraph “the services of the Crown” shall be deemed to include—
(a)the supply to the government of any country outside the United Kingdom, in pursuance of an agreement or arrangement between Her Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom and the government of that country, of [F226products] required—
(b)the supply to the United Nations, or to the government of any country belonging to that organisation, in pursuance of an agreement or arrangement between Her Majesty’s Government and that organisation or government, of [F226products] required for any armed forces operating in pursuance of a resolution of that organisation or any organ of that organisation;
and the power of a Government department or a person authorised by a Government department under this paragraph to use a design shall include power to sell to any such government or to the said organisation any [F226products] the supply of which is authorised by this sub-paragraph, and to sell to any person any [F226products] made in the exercise of the powers conferred by this paragraph which are no longer required for the purpose for which they were made.]
(7)The purchaser of any [F226products] sold in the exercise of powers conferred by this paragraph, and any person claiming through him, shall have power to deal with them in the same manner as if the rights in the registered design were held on behalf of His Majesty.
F225Para. 1(6) substituted by Defence Contracts Act 1958 (c. 38), s. 1(1)(4)
F226Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(6)(7) substituted (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(1), Sch. 1 para. 15(2) (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
C15Paras. 1-3 extended by S.I. 1965/1536, Sch. 3
C16Para. 1(3) modified by Atomic Energy Authority (Weapons Group) Act 1973 (c. 4), s. 5(2)
Rights of third parties in respect of Crown use. U.K.
2(1)In relation to any use of a registered design, or a design in respect of which an application for registration is pending, made for the services of the Crown—
the provisions of any licence, assignment or agreement made, whether before or after the commencement of this Act, between the registered proprietor or applicant for registration or any person who derives title from him or from whom he derives title and any person other than a Government department shall be of no effect so far as those provisions restrict or regulate the use of the design, or any model, document or information relating thereto, or provide for the making of payments in respect of any such use, or calculated by reference thereto; and the reproduction or publication of any model or document in connection with the said use shall not be deemed to be an infringement of any copyright [F227or [F228national unregistered design right]] subsisting in the model or document.
F227Words inserted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 37(2)
F228Words in Sch. 1 para. 2(1) substituted (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(1), Sch. 1 para. 15(3) (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
C17Para. 2 amended by Defence Contracts Act 1958 (c. 38), s. 1(3)(4)
C18Paras. 1-3 extended by S.I. 1965/1536, Sch. 3
C19By S.I. 1987/1497, reg. 9(2) para. 2 Table B it is provided that Sch. 1 para. 2(1) shall apply as if there were inserted at the end thereof the words, “or of any topography right”
Compensation for loss of profit.U.K.
[F2292A(1)Where Crown use is made of a registered design, the government department concerned shall pay—
compensation for any loss resulting from his not being awarded a contract to supply the [F230products] to which the design is [F230or in which it is incorporated].
(4)No compensation is payable in respect of any failure to secure contracts for the supply of [F230products] to which the design is [F230or in which it is incorporated] otherwise than for the services of the Crown.
“the government department concerned”, in relation to such use, means the government department by whom or on whose authority the act was done.]
F229Sch. 1 para. 2A inserted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 271(1)
F230Words in Sch. 1 para. 2A(1)(4) substituted (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(1), Sch. 1 para. 15(4)(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
Reference of disputes as to Crown use.U.K.
3[F231(1)Any dispute as to—
may be referred to the court by either party to the dispute.]
(a)if the registered proprietor is a party to the proceedings [F232and the department are a relevant person within the meaning of section 20 of this Act], apply for [F233invalidation] of the registration of the design upon any ground upon which the registration of a design may be [F233declared invalid] on an application to the court under section twenty of this Act;
(b)in any case [F234and provided that the department would be the relevant person within the meaning of section 20 of this Act if they had made an application on the grounds for invalidity being raised], put in issue the validity of the registration of the design without applying for its [F233invalidation].
F231Sch. 1 para. 3(1) substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 271(2)
F232Words in Sch. 1 para. 3(2)(a) inserted (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(1), Sch. 1 para. 15(5)(a) (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F233Words in Sch. 1 para. 3(2)(a)(b) substituted (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(1), Sch. 1 para. 15(5)(b)(c)(6)(b) (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
F234Words in Sch. 1 para. 3(2)(b) substituted (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 9(1), Sch. 1 para. 15(6)(a) (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
C20Paras. 1-3 extended by S.I. 1965/1536, Sch. 3
C21Sch. 1 para. 3(2)–(5) extended by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38, SIF 96), s. 88, Sch. 5 para. 20(2)
C22Reference to official referee to be construed (E.W.) as reference to Circuit judge discharging functions of official referee: Courts Act 1971 (c. 23), s. 25(3)
Special provisions as to Crown use during emergency.U.K.
4(1)During any period of emergency within the meaning of this paragraph, the powers exercisable in relation to a design by a Government department, or a person authorised by a Government department under paragraph 1 of this Schedule shall include power to use the design for any purpose which appears to the department necessary or expedient—
(2)In this paragraph the expression “period of emergency” means [F235a period] beginning on such date as may be declared by Order in Council to be the commencement, and ending on such date as may be so declared to be the termination, of a period of emergency for the purposes of this paragraph.
[F236(3)No Order in Council under this paragraph shall be submitted to Her Majesty unless a draft of it has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.]
F235Words substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 37(4)
F236Sch. 1 para. 4(3) substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 272, Sch. 3 para. 37(5)
F237SECOND SCHEDULEF237U.K.
F237Sch. 2 repealed by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A) ss. 272, 303(2), Sch. 3 para. 38, Sch. 8