M&C in the news: IPO gets new weapons to protect designs

Proposed changes to the UK's design law framework were recently examined in The Law Society Gazette, with commentary from Matthijs Branderhorst on the potential impact of the reforms for design rights owners.

The article explores a package of measures aimed at modernising UK design protection, including provisions relating to digital designs, bad-faith filings and post-Brexit disclosure requirements. Commenting on the reforms, Matthijs noted that the package addresses several long-standing concerns while preserving the accessibility of the UK designs system, observing that, for many users, that balance is likely to be viewed positively.

The article highlights ongoing efforts to update the UK's intellectual property framework in response to changing technologies and evolving business needs, while maintaining a system that remains accessible to rights holders.

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The package addresses several long-standing concerns, including protection for digital designs, bad-faith filings and post-Brexit disclosure issues, while preserving the accessibility of the UK designs system.

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