- Latest available (Revised)
- Point in Time (01/10/2015)
- Original (As enacted)
Point in time view as at 01/10/2015.
Registered Designs Act 1949, Paragraph 1 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 14 July 2024. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
Changes and effects yet to be applied by the editorial team are only applicable when viewing the latest version or prospective version of legislation. They are therefore not accessible when viewing legislation as at a specific point in time. To view the ‘Changes to Legislation’ information for this provision return to the latest version view using the options provided in the ‘What Version’ box above.
[F11(1)A design shall be refused registration under this Act if it involves the use of—
(a)the Royal arms, or any of the principal armorial bearings of the Royal arms, or any insignia or device so nearly resembling the Royal arms or any such armorial bearing as to be likely to be mistaken for them or it;
(b)a representation of the Royal crown or any of the Royal flags;
(c)a representation of Her Majesty or any member of the Royal family, or any colourable imitation thereof; or
(d)words, letters or devices likely to lead persons to think that the applicant either has or recently has had Royal patronage or authorisation;
unless it appears to the registrar that consent for such use has been given by or on behalf of Her Majesty or (as the case may be) the relevant member of the Royal family.
(2)A design shall be refused registration under this Act if it involves the use of—
(a)the national flag of the United Kingdom (commonly known as the Union Jack); or
(b)the flag of England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland or the Isle of Man,
and it appears to the registrar that the use would be misleading or grossly offensive.
(3)A design shall be refused registration under this Act if it involves the use of—
(a)arms to which a person is entitled by virtue of a grant of arms by the Crown; or
(b)insignia so nearly resembling such arms as to be likely to be mistaken for them;
unless it appears to the registrar that consent for such use has been given by or on behalf of the person concerned and the use is not in any way contrary to the law of arms.
(4)A design shall be refused registration under this Act if it involves the use of a controlled representation within the meaning of the Olympic Symbol etc. (Protection) Act 1995 unless it appears to the registrar that—
(a)the application is made by the person for the time being appointed under section 1(2) of the Olympic Symbol etc. (Protection) Act 1995 (power of Secretary of State to appoint a person as the proprietor of the Olympics association right); or
(b)consent for such use has been given by or on behalf of the person mentioned in paragraph (a) above.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. A1 (paras. 1-5) inserted (9.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3949, reg. 3 (with transitional provisions in regs. 10-14)
Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.
Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.
Point in Time: This becomes available after navigating to view revised legislation as it stood at a certain point in time via Advanced Features > Show Timeline of Changes or via a point in time advanced search.
Geographical Extent: Indicates the geographical area that this provision applies to. For further information see ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.
Show Timeline of Changes: See how this legislation has or could change over time. Turning this feature on will show extra navigation options to go to these specific points in time. Return to the latest available version by using the controls above in the What Version box.
Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
This timeline shows the different points in time where a change occurred. The dates will coincide with the earliest date on which the change (e.g an insertion, a repeal or a substitution) that was applied came into force. The first date in the timeline will usually be the earliest date when the provision came into force. In some cases the first date is 01/02/1991 (or for Northern Ireland legislation 01/01/2006). This date is our basedate. No versions before this date are available. For further information see the Editorial Practice Guide and Glossary under Help.
Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including: