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Registrable designs and proceedings for registrationPrevious MatchNext Match
1A. Substantive grounds for refusal of registration.Previous MatchNext Match
1B. Requirement of novelty and individual character.Previous MatchNext Match
1C. Designs dictated by their technical function.Previous MatchNext Match
1D. Designs contrary to public policy or morality.Previous MatchNext Match
3A. Determination of applications for registration.Previous MatchNext Match
3B. Modification of applications for registration.Previous MatchNext Match
3C. Date of registration of designs.Previous MatchNext Match
3D. Appeals in relation to applications for registration.Previous MatchNext Match
4. Registrable designs and proceedings for registrationPrevious MatchNext Match
5. Provisions for secrecy of certain designs.Previous MatchNext Match
6. Registrable designs and proceedings for registrationPrevious MatchNext Match
Effect of registration, etc.Previous MatchNext Match
7A. Infringements of rights in registered designs.Previous MatchNext Match
8. Duration of right in registered design.Previous MatchNext Match
8A. Restoration of lapsed right in design.Previous MatchNext Match
8B. Effect of order for restoration of right.Previous MatchNext Match
9. Exemption of innocent infringer from liability for damages.Previous MatchNext Match
11ZA. Grounds for invalidity of registration.Previous MatchNext Match
11ZB. Applications for declaration of invalidity.Previous MatchNext Match
11ZC. Determination of applications for declaration of invalidity.Previous MatchNext Match
11ZE. Effect of cancellation or invalidation of registration.Previous MatchNext Match
11ZF. Appeals in relation to cancellation or invalidation.Previous MatchNext Match
11A. Powers exercisable for protection of the public interest.Previous MatchNext Match
11AB. Powers exercisable following merger and market investigationsPrevious MatchNext Match
12A.Application of the Act to certain registered Community designsPrevious MatchNext Match
12B.Application of the Act to certain international designsPrevious MatchNext Match
International ArrangementsPrevious MatchNext Match
13. Orders in Council as to convention countries.Previous MatchNext Match
14. Registration of design where application for protection in convention country has been made.Previous MatchNext Match
15. Extension of time for applications under s. 14 in certain cases.Previous MatchNext Match
15ZA.Accession to the Hague AgreementPrevious MatchNext Match
Property in and dealing with registered designs and applicationsPrevious MatchNext Match
Legal proceedings: generalPrevious MatchNext Match
24B.Exemption of innocent infringer from liabilityPrevious MatchNext Match
24D.Order as to disposal of infringing articles, &cPrevious MatchNext Match
24E.Jurisdiction of county court and sheriff courtPrevious MatchNext Match
24F.Rights and remedies of exclusive licenseePrevious MatchNext Match
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25. Certificate of contested validity of registration.Previous MatchNext Match
25A.Privilege for communications with those on the special list of professional designs representativesPrevious MatchNext Match
OffencesPrevious MatchNext Match
35. Fine for falsely representing a design as registered.Previous MatchNext Match
35ZA.Offence of unauthorised copying etc. of design in course of businessPrevious MatchNext Match
35ZC.Section 35ZA: forfeiture in England and Wales or Northern IrelandPrevious MatchNext Match
35ZD.Section 35ZA: forfeiture in ScotlandPrevious MatchNext Match
35A.Offence by body corporate or partnership: liability of officers or partnersPrevious MatchNext Match
SupplementalPrevious MatchNext Match
39. Hours of business and excluded days.Previous MatchNext Match
41. Service of notices, etc., by post.Previous MatchNext Match
46. Application to Northern Ireland.Previous MatchNext Match
47A. Territorial waters and the Continental shelf.Previous MatchNext Match
48. Repeals, savings, and transitional provisions.Previous MatchNext Match
SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE A1Previous MatchNext Match
Grounds for refusal of registration in relation to emblems etc.Previous MatchNext Match
FIRST SCHEDULEPrevious MatchNext Match
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 usePrevious MatchNext Match
1. Use of registered designs for services of the Crown.Previous MatchNext Match
2. Rights of third parties in respect of Crown use. Previous MatchNext Match
2A. Compensation for loss of profit.Previous MatchNext Match
3. Reference of disputes as to Crown use.Previous MatchNext Match
4. Special provisions as to Crown use during emergency.Previous MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 1APrevious MatchNext Match
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY REGISTERED DESIGNSPrevious MatchNext Match
PART 1 Existing registered Community designsPrevious MatchNext Match
1.Designs registered as Community designs to be treated as registered under the ActPrevious MatchNext Match
2.Entries to be made in the register in relation to designs treated as registered under this ActPrevious MatchNext Match
6.Pre-exit licences to continue to have effect in the United KingdomPrevious MatchNext Match
7.Security interests in existing registered Community designsPrevious MatchNext Match
8.Continuity of rights in relation to an existing registered Community designPrevious MatchNext Match
9.Pending proceedings concerning an existing registered Community designPrevious MatchNext Match
9A.Existing registered Community design: effect of invalidityPrevious MatchNext Match
10.Effect of injunction protecting an existing registered Community designPrevious MatchNext Match
PART 2 Applications for registered Community designs which are pending at IP completion dayPrevious MatchNext Match
PART 3 Registered Community designs where publication is deferred at IP completion dayPrevious MatchNext Match
PART 4 Treatment of registered Community designs whose registrations expire during the period of six months ending on IP completion dayPrevious MatchNext Match
PART 5 Restoration of registered Community design registrations and applicationsPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 1BPrevious MatchNext Match
INTERNATIONAL DESIGNSPrevious MatchNext Match
PART 1 Existing international designsPrevious MatchNext Match
1.International designs in respect of which the European Union is designated to be treated as registered under the ActPrevious MatchNext Match
2.Entries to be made in the register in relation to designs treated as registered under this ActPrevious MatchNext Match
6.Pre-exit licences to continue to have effect in the United KingdomPrevious MatchNext Match
7.Security interests in protected ... international registered designs (EU)Previous MatchNext Match
8.Continuity of rights in relation to a protected international registered design (EU)Previous MatchNext Match
9.Pending proceedings concerning a protected international registered design (EU)Previous MatchNext Match
10.Effect of injunction protecting a protected international registered design (EU)Previous MatchNext Match
PART 2 International registrations in respect of which the period for refusal has not expired before IP completion day etcPrevious MatchNext Match
PART 3 Treatment of international registered designs whose registrations expire during the period of six months ending on IP completion dayPrevious MatchNext Match
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