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Industrial Designs Gateway
Maximize the benefits of design innovation by using the Hague System
Industrial designs, also referred to 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 design 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
- WIPO at the 132st INTA Annual Meeting (Jan 29, 2010)
- 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)
Warning
On several occasions, the attention of the International Bureau has been drawn to the fact that certain organizations are sending letters to the owners of international registrations, inviting them to register their industrial designs in publications which appear to be of an official nature. The International Bureau warns the owners of international registrations and their agents that such a publication has absolutely no legal effect in regard to the protection of the said industrial designs and is therefore unnecessary. Further information
