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Hague System: Designs in Action – the Latest

March 25, 2022

With China's accession to the Hague System coming into effect in just a few weeks (May 5, 2022), we decided to feature Xiaomi Corporation in our latest Designs in Action story.

Smartphone design and manufacture are Xiaomi's core business, and today it is one of the world’s biggest sellers. Sleek designs, affordable prices and high quality user experience have all contributed to their success.

Find out why the Hague System will be Xiaomi's first choice when it comes to seeking to international design protection in the future.

Photo of a selection of Xiaomi's simple, elegant smart home devices
A selection of Xiaomi's simple, elegant smart home devices (Photo: Xiaomi)

New mini video – "Designs at Work in the Real World"

Following on from release of our digital Hague System Information Kit, we have just launched our new mini video "Designs at Work in the Real World", featuring some of the Designs in Action stories that we have published so far.

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If you would be interested in sharing your own Designs in Action story, illustrating how you've leveraged the Hague System to secure international design protection, we would love to hear from you! Contact Hague

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WIPO Hague System – The International Design System

WIPO's Hague System provides a unique international mechanism for securing and managing design rights simultaneously in more than 90 countries through one application, in one language with one set of fees.