# The Design Right (Reciprocal Protection) Order 1989, Introduction: Introductory text


DESIGNS
Made 13th June 1989
Laid before Parliament 21st June 1989
Coming into force 1st August 1989
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 13th day of June 1989
Present,
The Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council
Whereas, it appears to Her Majesty that the laws of the countries mentioned in article 2 of this Order provide adequate protection for British designs:
Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by virtue of the authority conferred upon Her by section 256(1) of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/990/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/design-right-reciprocal-protection-order-1989/introduction
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