Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Rules)
These Rules revoke and replace the Registered Designs (Fees) Rules 1992 (S.I. 1992/617). Fees in respect of several matters have been aligned with fees prescribed for corresponding matters under the Patents (Fees) Rules 1995 (S.I. 1995/2164). Any increases or changes take effect on 4th September 1995.
The changes in the fees are as follows:—
the fee for applications to enter details of proprietorship etc. on Form 12A is reduced from £55 to £50;
a fee of £50 is introduced for an application for grant of a compulsory licence or for cancellation of a registration on Form 25A;
a uniform fee of £5 is introduced for: requesting uncertified copies of entries or extracts supplied by the registrar, inspection of the register and requesting information.
It is estimated that the total amount of fees collected per annum under these Rules will be broadly the same as those collected per annum under the 1992 Rules.