Hague System: Amendments to the Common Regulations

January 30, 2023

We are implementing some small adjustments to the Hague Agreement’s Common Regulations, providing for the publication of all up-to-date information on representatives – including appointments, cancellations and changes in name and/or address made after registration – in the International Designs Bulletin.

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This will ensure that you are aware of all changes regarding representatives throughout the life cycle of an international registration.

These amendments will come into force on April 1, 2023.

Download Information Notice No. 2/2023

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