Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs
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] member of 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.
Latest News
- Seminar on the Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs - June 6, 2012 (online Registration) (May 9, 2012)
- Accession to the 1999 Act: Tunisia (HAGUE/2012/6) (May 7, 2012)
- User Survey on Industrial Design Registration Procedures (Apr 20, 2012)
- Declaration made under Article 17(3)(c) of the 1999 Act: Montenegro (HAGUE/2012/5) (Apr 5, 2012)
- Record International Trademark Filings in 2011 (PR/2012/705) (Apr 3, 2012)
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
