Before Brexit, the Registered Community Design (RCD) and Unregistered Community Design (UCD) was fully valid and frequently used in the UK.

After Brexit on January 1, 2021, RCDs have ceased protection in the UK and registered design protection in the UK can be achieved through the UK’s own Registered Design right.

RCDs filed before 31 December 2020 still cover the UK as these design rights have been automatically converted into a UK design, UCDs, will continue to cover the UK for a limited period in some circumstances.

However, brand owners now need to seek registered and unregistered design protections are available in the UK.

While the national UK and EU design systems include many similarities, there are also some important differences.

In our workshop, we would like to highlight the most significant differences and provide guidance how to successfully register design rights in both jurisdictions.

The webinar has been organised by the MARQUES Designs Team.

Speakers:
Sally Britton, Mishcon de Reya LLP, U K
Oliver Nilgen, Meissner Bolte, Germany
 

Registration Fee:
MARQUES Members €100
Non-members €135