Application for registration and official register
§ 1 application for the registration of designs shall be submitted to the patent and
Registration Office (Registrar).
section 2 of the application for registration of the design shall consist of a
letter (application) with attachments.
The application document shall be signed by the applicant or
his representative and must contain
1. applicant's name, domicile and address and, if the applicant
represented by an agent, including agent's name, domicile and address;
2. name and address of the designer,
3. indication whether the product or products which the pattern is
intended to be used on, or included in, and if the class as
Locarno Agreement of October 8, 1968, establishing
an international classification of mönster1 to which
the product shall be assigned according to the applicant,
4. when registration is sought by several common,
whether any of them are appointed to all receive
messages from the Registrar,
5. indication of whether the priority according to § 8 designs Protection Act
(1970:485) is requested and a statement of where and when the previous
application has been made,
6. whether the applicant requests that a document showing
the pattern must be kept secret,
7. how many five year terms sought, if
the applicant under section 24 designs Protection Act applies for registration
for several periods of five years,
8. an indication of any documents to be attached to the application form.
As attachments to the application document shall be annexed
a) representation or representations of the design,
b) if the applicant is represented by an agent, power of Attorney,
c) if the pattern created by a person other than the applicant, document
proving the applicant's right to the pattern.
With the application specified in section 29 of the application and
additional charges be filed. Regulation (2002:572).
section 3 of the application document and attachments shall be written in
Swedish, Danish or Norwegian. The Registrar may, however,
for the particular case determine that the task should be written on
Swedish.
Is filed document written in a language other than that applicable under the
the first point, the translation is filed, if
the Registrar requests. Regulation (2002:572).
section 4 representation or representations of the design shall be filed in the number of
copy the Registration Committee determines and in format
not exceeding A4 (21 x 29.7 cm). The format is less than
(A) 4, a copy shall be mounted on white paper in format
(A) 4. The picture material shall be suitable for reproduction in black-
White in different size.
If the applicant provides a model of the pattern, it shall be of
durable material and must not exceed 40 cm at any
led or weigh more than 4 kilograms. An object that can
förskämmas or dangerous must not be used in that model.
Includes an application several patterns, especially image material
be submitted for each design. Upon such application, the images and, in
where appropriate, the models must be clearly marked with continuous
number. Regulation (2002:572).
section 5 was repealed by Regulation (2002:572).
section 6 of the Registration Committee to register over incoming
applications for the registration of designs. The registry is available
for the general public.
In the registry shall be recorded for each application
1. the filing date and reference number,
2. date image material or model showing the pattern first
was filed, if the date does not coincide with the date of filing,
3. product design is intended to be used on or included in the
and the class to which the pattern should be assigned according to the applicant,
4. the applicant's name, domicile and address;
5. If the applicant is represented by an agent, the agent's name, domicile and
address,
6. the designer's name and address,
7. If priority is claimed, where the referenced previous application has
been made, the date of this application and the application number,
8. the last day of validity of the requested
the protection period,
9. If the applicant has requested that the document showing the pattern shall
be kept secret,
10. model submitted, letters submitted and
fees paid on this subject;
11. decisions taken in the matter,
12. suspension as referred to in section 28 (f) given in a
the opposition case. Regulation (2002:572).
paragraph 7 of the Report that the designs applied for registered switched to other,
He is recorded as applicant in the records of proof only of the transition.
section 8 Has been repealed by Regulation (2002:572).
9 repealed by Regulation (2002:572).
section 10 is repealed by Regulation (2002:572).
repealed by section 11 of the Regulation (2002:572).
Sharing
12 § Includes an application, the applicant may divide the application several patterns in
several applications, which shall be deemed to be made at the same time with the
initial application for authorization.
Processing of registration application
section 13 Upon review under section 14 of the design Protection Act (1970:485)
the Registration Committee takes into account everything that the Agency has
knowledge of.
Examination under section 14 of the designs Act of about barriers to
registration exists in the scope of
the contents and to the extent that it can be done without
the processing of the application considerably delayed.
Regulation (2002:572).
14 repealed by Ordinance (2002:572).
15 repealed by Ordinance (2002:572).
16 repealed by Regulation (2002:572).
section 17 was repealed by Regulation (2002:572).
section 18 is repealed by Regulation (2002:572).
§ 19 is repealed by Regulation (2002:572).
The register, etc.
section 20 of the register referred to in section 18 designs Protection Act
(1970:485), the register, kept by the Registrar.
The register and the register referred to in paragraph 6 are implemented with the help
of automated processing.
The registers shall be available at
the Registration Committee. Regulation (2002:572).
20 a of the register and the register referred to in section 6 shall
give the public the information contained in the records.
In the case of personal data, the records shall be conducted for the
provide information for
1. business, credit, insurance or
other public or private activity where the registered
the information forms the basis for trials or decision,
2. acquisition, lease or disposal of property
registration or of activities related to such
property,
3. the updating, completion or verification of information
contained in the customer or Member Directory or similar
Register,
4. fulfilment of the obligation arising from a for Sweden
binding international commitments, or
5. activities for which the State or a municipality is responsible according to
the law and
(a)) relating to activities related to property
to be registered,
(b)) to be performed requires access to
registered information, or
c) relating to the performance of the obligation.
Regulation (2001:776).
20 b of the Registration Committee is responsible
According to the personal data Act (1998:204) for the register and
the official register referred to in section 6. Regulation (2001:776).
section 20 (c) the Registration Committee shall ensure that there
arise any undue interference with the rights of data subjects
personal integrity or any risks from
the point of view of safety. For these purposes, the authority may in individual
cases set up conditions for the processing of personal data.
Regulation (2001:776).
20 d section the Registrar may for the purposes referred to in
20 a of the permit direct access to mönsterrregistret and it
official register referred to in section 6. Regulation (2001:776).
20 e § provisions of the personal data Act (1998:204) about
rectification and Indemnity apply to the processing of
personal data under this regulation. Regulation (2001:776).
20 f § To decisions correcting or refusal of
information pursuant to section 26 of the personal data Act (1998:204),
be appealed to the Administrative Court follows from section 22
administrative law (1986:223). Regulation (2001:776).
section 21 When designs are included in the designs register, is allotted a
registry number. At the case is assigned to all patterns
a common registration number. The registered owner of the design shall be submitted to
proof of registration.
The register shall contain
1. the registration number and the registration number,
2. pattern holder's name, domicile and address and, if
the registered owner of the
represented by an agent, the agent's name, domicile and address;
3. the designer's name and address,
4. indication of the product in which the pattern is intended to be used
on, or included in, and if the class to which it is assigned,
5. the date
(a) where the application for registration was filed) or under section 13, first
subparagraph designs Protection Act (1970:485) shall be deemed to be made,
(b)) when the document showing the pattern became widely available,
c) then the design was registered and published,
6. indication of the registration's expiration date,
7. indication of the claim of priority indicating where the
the priority date of the application, the Foundation made this application
as well as the number,
8. graphic representations of the design,
9. indication of whether the model submitted.
Regulation (2002:572).
section 22 is repealed by Regulation (2002:572).
section 23 Has been repealed by Regulation (2002:572).
section 24 has anyone notified to the Registrar, that he
to bring an action for cancellation of the registration or the
transfer of registration, be recorded in the register.
When the transcript of the final decision or sent to
registration authority according to § 44 designs Protection Act
(1970:485), it is recorded in the register. When the judgment or decision
become final, made such a note to the principal
the outcome of the case can be seen by the register.
Regulation (2002:572).
section 25 of the Act under section 27 of the Note patterns (1970:485) shall specify
the indication of the name, domicile and address and date of release or
grant. On request, regarding whether the license is recorded
pattern holder's right to grant further licences have been limited.
Can ask for recordal not immediately settled, yet in the registry
It should be noted that note has been requested.
A design right has been imposed, subject to lien or utilised
by payment assurance, recorded the following notification in the register.
Amendment concerning the agent recorded in the registry. Regulation
(1981:1016).
According to section 26 of the 33 executives Reporting pattern of designs Protection Act
(1970:485) that he renounces the design right and license registered in
the registry, the licensee is informed and reasonable notice shall be given
him to respect their interests in the matter, before the pattern cancelled
from the register.
section 27 of the public notice for renewal shall contain the
the registration number, initial and renewal period
an expiry date as well as pattern holder's name and address.
Regulation (2002:572).
section 28 of the registration Has expired, the authority shall cancel
the design from the register.
Has been removed from the register or designs registration been transferred
on the other, by a final judgment, the Registrar
issue a proclamation to that effect.
Order on registration
28 a of the Decree on the registration under section 18, first paragraph
Design Protection Act (1970:485) shall include
1. the registration number and the registration number,
2. pattern holder's name, domicile and address and, if
the holder is represented by an agent, the agent's name, domicile and
address,
3. the designer's name and address,
4. indication of product design is intended to be used on
or form part of, and if the class to which the pattern entered,
5. an indication of the date on which the application was filed or in accordance with section 13
the first subparagraph shall be deemed to be made, design protection act
6. indication of the claim of priority and on where the referenced earlier
application was made, the date of this application and the
number,
7. graphic representations of the design,
8. indication of whether the model is filed,
9. indication of whether the artwork is done in color,
10. indication of the expiry date of the registration.
Regulation (2002:572).
Opposition procedure
28 b of the notice of opposition against registration and subsequent letters from
pattern management and objector (s) shall be given, together with annexes
submitted to the registration authority in triplicate.
If objection is made, the grounds for the objection stated.
Regulation (2002:572).
28 (c) § If the opponent is represented by agent, power of Attorney for
Attorney be filed. Regulation (2002:572).
28 d section the registered owner shall be sent copies of all
letters from the opponent.
If the registered owner comes in with observations on the objection,
the Registration Committee will decide if further correspondence
required in the matter. Regulation (2002:572).
section 28 (e) If, during the examination of application for registration
Enter a letter of importance for the examination to
the Registrar, the applicant shall be informed of it.
Has anyone sent such a letter before the registration has
published to the Registrar, unless they are
If better right to the design, make him/her aware
the ability to make the complaint. Regulation (2002:572).
section 28 (f) If a manufactured complaint based on section 4 of 3
Design Protection Act (1970:485), registration authority
shoot up the treatment of the opposition case until
the pattern of the earlier filing or priority date
becomes generally available. Regulation (2002:572).
28 g § the latter decision in an opposition case
shall be published. The decision means that the registration is terminated
in part, the pattern in the modified form must appear on
Proclamation. Regulation (2002:572).
Fees
section 29 Charges in cases involving application for registration of the
patterns must be paid with the following amounts.
1. Application fee pursuant to § 48 designs Protection Act
(1970:485) for the first five-year period from 1 900 kr
2. the application fee for each five-year period, in addition to
the first, in case of an application for registration for several
five-year periods, 2 500 kr
3. the surcharge pursuant to § 48 designs Protection Act
a) class fee for each class to which the pattern
are assigned in addition to the first 500 kr
b) samregistreringsavgift for each design in excess of
the first 1 400 SEK
c) storage fee for each model 800 kr
d) release fee for every image in addition to the first 200 kr
4. Reinstatement fee referred to in section 14, fourth paragraph
Design Protection Act 500 kr
The additional fee shall, except as regards the release fee,
is also paid for each five-year period in addition to the first.
Regulation (2009:1576).
section 30 of the Fees in cases relating to registered designs,
the following amounts will be paid.
1. Renewal fee pursuant to § 48 designs Protection Act
(1970:485) per period of five years, 2 500 kr
2. Additional fee according to the same paragraph when applying
for renewal
a) class fee for each class to which the pattern
are assigned in addition to the first 500 kr
b) samregistreringsavgift for each design in excess of
the first 1 400 SEK
c) storage fee for each model 800 kr
d) If a renewal fee is paid after the end of
current registration period 500 kr
3. the application for recordal of the new holder or
licens 900 kr
Regulation (2009:1576).
30 (a) of the cases in connection with the Council Regulation (EC) no
6/2002 of 12 december 2001 on Community designs shall
fees paid to the Swedish Patent and registration office with
the following amounts.
1. the application for a community design pursuant to article
35(2) of Regulation 500 kr
2. the certificate referred to in article 78(5) of regulation 1 200 kr
Regulation (2009:1576).
section 31 fee, which is non-paid on time or paid with
insufficient amount of money so that the payment cannot be accepted,
will be refunded.
Other provisions
32 § Patterns are graded according to the Locarno Agreement
of 8 October 1968 establishing international
classification of patterns. Class division shall be held
available from the Registrar.
Regulation (2002:572).
33 § Announcements in pattern defence cases is introduced in one of
the Registrar published publication.
34 § model which has been submitted to the Registrar
According to section 10, third paragraph designs Protection Act (1970:485)
stored at the authority until five years after the
that the registration has expired. Has the registered owner at
the five-year period, not asked to bring back the model,
the Registrar may destroy it.
Regulation (2002:572).
repealed regulation 35 (2002:572).
section 36 actions based on any of the provisions of paragraph 1
or 2 pattern Protection Act (1970:485) kept by the Prosecutor.
Regulation (2002:572).
37 § When the final decision or in the case referred to in 16, 31-32,
35-38 or 41 § designs Protection Act (1970:485) final
force, the Court shall, as soon as possible, inform:
the Registration Committee. Regulation (2002:572).
section 38 the Registrar may notify the details
If the registration application and the handling of the case,
concerning the registered design, if the design register, and if
proclamations in pattern protection cases. Regulation (2002:572).
Transitional provisions
1970:486
This Decree shall enter into force on 1 October 1970.
By the proclamation were repealed
the proclamation (1899:94 p. 1) concerning the nature of the documents in the
matters relating to the registration of designs and models shall be submitted,
the proclamation (1899:94 s. 4) if the Chairman of the register designs etc.
They repealed the announcements, however, still in cases where
the registration application was made prior to 1 October 1970.
1981:1016
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1982. What is said about
attachment in section 25 of its new wording also applies to restraint on alienation which has
granted prior to the entry into force.
2002:572
1. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 July 2002.
2. The new provisions shall also apply to patterns that are
registered at the time of entry into force or which
recorded on the basis of applications made before then,
subject to the provisions below.
3. Older provisions shall apply to
registration applications have been submitted before 28 October
2001.