UK design law consultation opened by Intellectual Property Office
( September 4, 2025, 10:01 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The UK Intellectual Property Office has opened a consultation on changes to the country's design protection regime. Questions to be considered include the approach to AI-generated designs, simplification of how unregistered designs are treated, the scope of criminal sanctions for infringement, and how the new regime will interact with EU and global requirements. The consultation is open until Nov. 27.Consultation is attached....
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