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EU Design Registration (Registered European Union Design – REUD)
Protect Your Product Designs Across Europe, UK and Beyond
Register your designs across the European Union while benefiting from coordinated intellectual property advice covering the EU, United Kingdom, Poland and international registrations through WIPO.
IP Meridian helps businesses protect valuable product designs through practical legal advice delivered by a Qualified Polish Patent & Trademark Attorney and UK Solicitor, providing a single point of contact for cross-border intellectual property matters.
EU Design Registration | Registered European Union Design (REUD) | EUIPO Design Protection
Why Register Your Design?
Registering your design gives you exclusive rights over the appearance of your product and helps prevent unauthorised copying throughout the European Union.
A registered design may protect features such as:
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Product shape
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Lines and contours
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Colours
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Surface decoration
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Packaging
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Graphic user interfaces (GUI)
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Icons
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Product configuration
Whether launching a new product or expanding into European markets, early registration helps strengthen your intellectual property portfolio and supports long-term commercial growth.
Our EU Design Registration Services
Design Registration Strategy
We assess your products and commercial objectives to recommend the most appropriate design protection strategy.
Design Clearance Advice
Where appropriate, we advise on issues that may affect the registration or enforcement of your design rights.
EUIPO Design Applications
We prepare and file Registered European Union Design applications before the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
Portfolio Development
For businesses managing multiple products, we advise on developing coordinated design portfolios supporting future growth.
International Design Protection
Where businesses require protection beyond Europe, we advise on international design registration through the Hague System where appropriate.
What Can Be Protected?
Many businesses are surprised by the wide range of products that may qualify for design protection.
Examples include:
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Consumer products
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Industrial products
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Packaging
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Furniture
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Fashion and accessories
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Jewellery
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Electronic devices
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Medical devices
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Household products
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User interfaces and digital designs
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Graphic symbols and icons
We assess whether your design is suitable for registration and advise on the most appropriate filing strategy.
Our Registration Process
Step 1
Initial Consultation
We discuss your products, commercial objectives and proposed filing strategy.
Step 2
Review Your Design
We assess whether your design meets the applicable legal requirements for registration.
Step 3
Prepare the Application
We prepare the necessary documentation and file your application before EUIPO.
Step 4
Registration
Following successful examination, your registered design provides protection throughout the European Union.
Step 5
Ongoing Portfolio Support
We continue supporting businesses with renewals, portfolio management, licensing and international expansion.
Who Can Benefit?
Our trademark licensing and assignment services are suitable for:
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Start-ups commercialising new brands
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SMEs expanding internationally
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Franchise businesses
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Manufacturers
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Technology companies
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Consumer brands
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E-commerce businesses
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Investors acquiring intellectual property
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Businesses undergoing mergers or acquisitions
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International trademark owners
Cross-Border Design Protection
One Adviser for Cross-Border Design Protection
Businesses operating internationally often require intellectual property protection across multiple jurisdictions.
Rather than coordinating several advisers, IP Meridian provides a single point of contact supporting:
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European Union Design Registration through EUIPO
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UK Registered Designs
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Polish National Design Registration
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International Design Registration through WIPO's Hague System
This coordinated approach helps simplify communication, maintain consistent filing strategies and support long-term management of your intellectual property portfolio.
Why Businesses Choose IP Meridian
35+ EU Registered Designs
Founder experience protecting product and industrial designs before EUIPO.
Direct EUIPO Representation
Applications handled directly before the European Union Intellectual Property Office.
3,300+ IP Matters
Broad intellectual property experience supporting product innovation.
18+ Years
International design protection experience.
Protect Your Product Design with Confidence
Innovative product design deserves effective legal protection.
Whether you are launching a new product, expanding into European markets or building an international design portfolio, IP Meridian provides practical legal advice tailored to your commercial objectives.
Book a consultation today to discuss your EU Design Registration strategy.