Summary
Registered Design complaints cannot be filed through IPPC; use separate webform instead. Rejected complaints cannot be appealed; resubmission required with new evidence.
Why it matters
IP rights owners must now use alternate channels for design-infringement complaints, adding procedural friction. No-appeal rule eliminates dispute recourse, forcing complainants to restart process with additional evidence rather than challenging denials.
Recommended action
IP rights owners should review the linked webform process, document evidence-gathering requirements, and understand that rejected complaints have no appeal pathway before filing design-related complaints.
❗While you can use the IPPC to register a Registered Design, you cannot use it to submit a complaint for the design. Use this webform instead.
You cannot appeal a complaint that has been rejected. You will need to submit a new one, and submit new or additional information.
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Affects: Seller