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Under the Hague System, applicants can include up to 100 designs in one filing and choose the countries or regions where protection is sought. WIPO handles formalities and publication, while each designated country examines the design according to its own laws before granting protection.
This streamlined process saves time, reduces administrative costs, and allows for easy management of renewals and ownership changes — all through one centralised system.
Key benefits:
• One international application for multiple countries
• Lower filing and translation costs
• Centralised management of renewals and changes
• Flexibility to select preferred jurisdictions
The Hague System does not create a single worldwide right, but it offers an efficient route to secure design protection across key global markets, aligned with your objectives and IP strategy. Our team are on hand to help advise the most appropriate filing strategy for your design rights, and how to best navigate and benefit from this system.
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