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On 2 May 2025, the Registrar of Designs circulated guidance about filing practices for excluded designs under the Designs Act.
Published on 23 May 2025
This guidance responds to concerns raised by stakeholders about the process for filing applications for excluded designs under the Designs Act 2003. It outlines these concerns and sets out the Registrar's position on the correct filing order, including steps available to affected applicants.