Infographic Guide – What’s ahead for UK Design Protection in 2025 Part 2: Graphical User Interfaces And Animated Designs – Section C

The second Infographic in our series on the proposed reforms to the UK’s design system focuses on Section C of the consultation and discusses the proposed options of changing guidance, amending legislation, changes to file formats in the application process, and changing the way descriptions in design applications are treated. This is to keep up with changes in technology and the market, relating to GUIs and animated designs.

This infographic series is a must-have resource for all designers and design-led businesses including CAD designers, product designers, and design attorneys, providing a digestible overview of the selected sections of the consultation.

How to respond to the consultation

Responses may be submitted via Citizen Space, a third-party platform used for hosting consultations. You can also send your feedback directly to [email protected]. We would also be keen to hear from you on your views on the options, should you not wish to file a response directly yourself.

For guidance on how to respond to this consultation to understand its potential implications for you, please feel free to contact us.

By engaging with this series, professionals can stay informed about the implications of these changes and how they may impact their work in the UK market.

The consultation ends on 27 November 2025 and stakeholders are encouraged to file responses prior to this date.

For further information regarding this topic, please contact Lakmal Walawage or any member of the Intellectual Property team.