Section 213

Design right is a property right which subsists in accordance with this Part in an original design. In this Part “design” means the design of ... the shape or configuration (whether internal or external) of the whole or part of an article. Design right does not subsist in— a method or principle of construction, features of shape or configuration of an article which— enable the article to be connected to, or placed in, around or against, another article so that either article may perform its function, or are dependent upon the appearance of another article of which the article is intended by the designer to form an integral part, or surface decoration. A design is not “original” for the purposes of this Part if it is commonplace in a qualifying country in the design field in question at the time of its creation; and “qualifying country” has the meaning given in section 217(3) . Design right subsists in a design only if the design qualifies for design right protection by reference to— or in accordance with any Order under section 221 (power to make further provision with respect to qualification). the designer or the person by whom the designer was employed (see sections 218 and 219), or the person by whom and country in which articles made to the design were first marketed (see section 220), Design right does not subsist in a design which consists of or contains a controlled representation within the meaning of the Olympic Symbol etc. (Protection) Act 1995. Design right does not subsist unless and until the design has been recorded in a design document or an article has been made to the design. Design right does not subsist in a design which was so recorded, or to which an article was made, before the commencement of this Part.

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Source: legislation.gov.uk · retrieved 2026-09-04