Section 35: fine for falsely representing a design as registered
24(1)Section 35 of the [1949 c. 88.] Registered Designs Act 1949 (fine for falsely representing a design as registered) is amended as follows.
(2)In subsection (1) for the words from “a fine not exceeding £50” substitute “a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale”.
(3)In subsection (2)—
(a)for “the copyright in a registered design” substitute “the right in a registered design”;
(b)for “subsisting copyright in the design” substitute “subsisting right in the design under this Act”; and
(c)for the words from “a fine” to the end substitute “a fine not exceeding level 1 on the standard scale”.
(4)The amendment in sub-paragraph (2) does not apply in relation to offences committed before the commencement of Part IV.