Unit 5 - GB Designs

Question 1

What is the relevant form for filing a GB design application.

Answer 1

DF2A

Question 2

What are the minimum requirements for obtaining a filing date on a GB design application?

Answer 2

Applicant details.

Representation of design(s) e.g. photos of drawings.

Registration fee.

Question 3

How long can publication be deferred for?

Answer 3

Up to 12 months if requested on filing.

Question 4

If publication has been deferred when must publication be requested by and what other actions are necessary?

Answer 4

Within 12 months of the filing date and the publication fee must be paid.

Question 5

Can GB designs claim priority from earlier GB registered designs?

Answer 5

No.

Question 6

When are certified copies of the priority application due on a GB design?

Answer 6

Within 3 months of the filing date.

Question 7

When are any translations due on a GB design?

Answer 7

Within 3 months of subsequent communication from the UKIPO.

Question 8

What is considered when the design enters examination?

Answer 8

Are the filing formalities met?

Is it a design? (doesn’t contain technical features)

Is it moral?

Is the applicant entitled to file in the UK?

Does it contain any unauthorised emblems?