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Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs
| INTRODUCTION OF SPANISH The Hague System now welcomes applications for international registration in either electronic (E-filing) or paper format (Form DM/1) |
Maximize the benefits of design innovation by using the Hague System
The Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs provides a mechanism for registering a design in countries and/ or intergovernmental organizations [PDF] party to the Hague Agreement. It is administered by the International Bureau of WIPO located in Geneva, Switzerland.
This System gives the owner of an industrial design the possibility to have his design protected in several countries by simply filing one application with the International Bureau of WIPO, in one language, with one set of fees in one currency (Swiss Francs). An international registration produces the same effects in each of the designated countries, as if the design had been registered directly with each national office, unless protection is refused by the national office of that country.
The Hague System simplifies the management of an industrial design registration, since it is possible to record subsequent changes or to renew the registration through a single procedural step with the International Bureau of WIPO.
News on the Hague System
- Member States Address Non-Traditional Marks, Advance Work on Industrial Designs (Jul 5, 2010)
- Seminars on the Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs in Madrid, Alicante and Barcelona on June 7, 9 and 10, 2010 (May 27, 2010)
- Seminar on the Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs (Geneva, June 9, 2010) (May 10, 2010)
- WIPO at the 132nd INTA Annual Meeting (Jan 29, 2010)
- Member States Simplify International Design Registration System (Sep 29, 2009)
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).
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
