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International Design Registration (Hague System)
Protect Your Product Designs Worldwide Through WIPO's Hague System
As businesses expand into international markets, protecting innovative product designs becomes increasingly important. Whether you manufacture consumer products, industrial equipment, furniture, fashion items or digital interfaces, securing international design protection helps safeguard your competitive advantage.
The Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs, administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), enables businesses to seek design protection across multiple participating jurisdictions through a single international application.
At IP Meridian, we provide practical legal advice on International Design Registration while helping businesses develop coordinated protection strategies across the European Union, United Kingdom, Poland and international markets.
As a Qualified Polish Patent & Trademark Attorney and UK Solicitor, we act as a single trusted adviser for businesses seeking efficient cross-border intellectual property protection.
International Design Registration | Hague System | WIPO Design Registration
Protect Your Designs Across Multiple Countries
Launching products internationally often means protecting valuable product designs in more than one jurisdiction.
Rather than preparing multiple separate national applications, the Hague System allows applicants to file a single international application that may designate multiple participating countries and regions, subject to the rules of the Hague Agreement.
Whether you are entering new export markets, expanding manufacturing operations or developing a global product portfolio, international design registration helps support long-term commercial growth.
Why Choose the Hague System?
Simplified International Filing:
Submit one international application through WIPO instead of preparing multiple individual applications for participating jurisdictions.
Centralised Portfolio Management:
Manage designated registrations through a streamlined international system that can simplify administration.
Cost-Effective International Protection:
For many businesses, the Hague System can be a more efficient way to obtain protection across several participating jurisdictions compared with filing separate national applications.
Support Global Business Expansion:
Protect your product designs as your business enters international markets and develops overseas commercial partnerships.
Strengthen Intellectual Property Assets:
Internationally protected designs enhance business value, support licensing opportunities and strengthen investment readiness.
What Can Be Protected?
International design registration may protect the visual appearance of a wide range of products, including:
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Consumer products
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Industrial equipment
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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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Graphical User Interfaces (GUI)
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Icons and digital designs
We advise whether your product is suitable for international design protection and recommend the most appropriate filing strategy.
Our International Design Registration Services
International Filing Strategy
We assess your commercial objectives, export markets and product portfolio before recommending an appropriate international filing strategy.
Hague System Applications
We prepare and submit international design applications through the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Design Portfolio Planning
We help businesses develop coordinated international design portfolios supporting future expansion.
Cross-Border Design Protection
Where businesses require protection in Europe and internationally, we coordinate WIPO applications alongside EU and UK registrations.
Portfolio Management
We assist with ongoing management of international design portfolios as businesses continue expanding globally.
Our Registration Process
Step 1
Initial Consultation
We discuss your products, commercial objectives and target markets.
Step 2
Filing Strategy
We identify the participating jurisdictions most appropriate for your business and advise on the available filing options.
Step 5
Ongoing Portfolio Management
We continue supporting businesses with renewals, international portfolio development and expansion into additional markets.
Step 3
Prepare the International Application
We prepare your Hague System application and submit it through WIPO.
Step 4
Designation and Examination
Following formal examination by WIPO, designated jurisdictions examine the application under their respective national or regional laws.
Who Can Benefit?
Our International Design Registration services are suitable for:
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Exporters
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Manufacturers
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Technology companies
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Consumer brands
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Furniture businesses
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Fashion companies
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Industrial designers
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Medical device manufacturers
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Start-ups expanding internationally
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SMEs entering global markets
One Trusted Adviser for International Design Protection
Businesses operating internationally increasingly require coordinated intellectual property protection across multiple jurisdictions.
Rather than instructing separate advisers in different countries, IP Meridian provides a single point of contact helping businesses manage design protection across:
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European Union Design Registration (EUIPO)
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United Kingdom Design Registration (UKIPO)
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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 valuable intellectual property assets.
With offices in Warsaw, Poland and London, United Kingdom, IP Meridian provides practical legal advice supporting businesses operating throughout Europe and international markets.
Why Businesses Choose IP Meridian
International Design Strategy
EUIPO & WIPO Experience
One Advisor
18+ Years
Helping businesses secure design protection across multiple jurisdictions through the Hague System.
Supporting businesses with coordinated international filing strategies.
Managing international design portfolios from a single point of contact.
International IP experience.
Protect Your Product Designs Around the World
As businesses expand internationally, protecting product designs becomes increasingly important.
Whether you are launching products in Europe, entering overseas markets or building a global intellectual property portfolio, IP Meridian provides coordinated legal advice covering EUIPO, UKIPO, the Polish Patent Office and WIPO, helping you manage international design protection through a single trusted adviser.
Book a consultation today to discuss your International Design Registration strategy.