A Registered Community Design (RCD) is valid in all of the 27 Member States of the European Union!

 

HOW TO FILE

Applications for registered Community designs (RCDs) may be filed either directly to OHIM or at national industrial property offices.

 

To apply for your registration you can use our online service (e-filing)which will allow you to:

• receive real-time confirmation
• benefit from online verification to assure error-free filing and secure your filing date
• speed up entry into the registration process
• be able to recall your contact details for subsequent applications.
• You can also file a paper application form.

If you are unable to file an online application via e-filing, it is also possible to make a paper application.

 

If you want practical information on how to file and how the design should be presented see the Quick Guide to Designs in the OHIMs SME section.

 

 

For full details of the various filing options and detailled legal information for RCDs see the section of designs on the OHIM website.