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Industrial Designs Gateway
Maximizing the benefits of design innovation with the Hague System.
Industrial designs, also referred to simply as designs, concern the ornamental or aesthetic aspects of products. Industrial Designs are a type of industrial property, protected by intellectual property rights.
WIPO works with Member States in the Standing Committee on the Law of Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications (SCT) to develop international laws and standards for designs.
The WIPO-administered Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs offers a route to industrial designs protection in multiple countries by filing a single application.
To search international design registrations, see the Hague Express database.
Note
WIPO is not in a position to offer legal advice to individuals or businesses on specific questions. You may wish to consult your national IP office, an IP agent, or the relevant national or regional legislation (CLEA).
News on Hague System
- Member States Simplify International Design Registration System (Sep 29, 2009)
- SCT Examines Trademark and Design Law and Practice (Jun 29, 2009)
- WIPO at the 131st INTA Annual Meeting - May 16 to 20, 2009, in Seattle, Washington, USA. (Mar 30, 2009). (Apr 30, 2009)
- Maximizing the benefits of design innovation with the Hague System (Mar 25, 2009)
- Seminars on the Hague System of International Registration of Industrial Designs (Geneva, May 13 and November 12, 2009) (Feb 2, 2009)
