Change your name or address

If you change your name or address you should tell us so that we can update the register of designs.

If the ownership of the design has changed, you must record this as an assignment. This includes any change of ownership as a result of company mergers.

Fill in Form DF16A

To change your name or address, or to correct an error you need to fill in form DF16A. There is no charge for this.

Send us your completed form

Please send your completed form to the following address;

Intellectual Property Office
Concept House
Cardiff Road
Newport
South Wales
NP10 8QQ
United Kingdom

What happens next?

We will record the change in the register and write to confirm that we have done so. In some cases, we may ask you to provide evidence of the change.

You should also tell us if you change your agent, or sell your design.