Applying for a Design

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Before you apply

See the requirements for registration, including how to search existing Designs and how to determine the legal owner of a design product.

How to apply

Instructions for filing in and submiting the application form for new designs, and surplus designs included in earlier applicaitions.

Illustrations of your design

How to submit illustrations and disclaimers about your design when applying for Registered Design Protection.

After you apply

Find out about the examination process, including the Locarno Classification System. Also, how to respond to objections and errors.