Protecting your design abroad

Summary:

The guidance outlines the process of protecting a design abroad. It highlights that registering a design in the UK does not automatically grant protection in other countries. To achieve international protection, one can apply for a Registered Community Design (RCD) covering the European Union, or use the Hague System to apply to multiple countries simultaneously. Alternatively, individual applications can be made to each country. The document also explains the benefits of claiming a priority date, the cost of application, and the process of renewal. Additionally, it touches on unregistered design rights and automatic copyright protection in certain countries.