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  • Find registered designs in the UK

  • What intellectual property is, how you can protect it, and which of copyright, patents, design right and trade marks applies to your work

  • Register a design - what designs are protected, search the registers, prepare your illustrations, how to apply, disclaimers and limitations.

  • What to do if you think someone's used your intellectual property without permission - types of intellectual property abuse, help resolving disputes and further legal action you can take.

  • The shape and the configuration of objects are automatically protected by design right in the UK and Europe.

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