(This note is not part of the Rules)
These Rules amend the Design Right (Proceedings before Comptroller) Rules 1989 (SI 1989/1130, as amended), the Registered Designs Rules 2006 (SI 2006/1975, as amended), the Patents Rules 2007 (SI 2007/3291) and the Trade Marks Rules 2008 (SI 2008/1797, as amended).
The requirement in each of those Rules to provide an address for service in the United Kingdom during any proceedings before the comptroller or registrar is liberalised to allow for an address for service in the United Kingdom another EEA state (as defined in Schedule 1 to the Interpretation Act 1978) or the Channel Islands.
A full impact assessment of the effect that this instrument will have on the costs of business and the voluntary sector is available from the Intellectual Property Office, International Policy Directorate, Concept House, Cardiff Road, Newport NP10 8QQ and is annexed to the Explanatory Memorandum which is available alongside the instrument on the OPSI website. Copies have also been placed in the libraries of both houses of Parliament.