UK Government Announces Major Overhaul of Design Protection: What It Means for Designers and Businesses
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06/11/2026
The UK Government and the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) have announced a major package of targeted reforms to the UK's designs system, following a consultation on the existing design framework. The changes aim to modernise design protection, simplify registration procedures and make enforcement more accessible, particularly for independent designers and smaller businesses.
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