This document outlines the legal framework and procedural rules governing registered designs in the United Kingdom as of 1995. It details the specific enabling powers derived from the Registered Designs Act 1949, providing the legislative foundation for these regulations. The rules specify the process for making, laying, and bringing into force design registrations, alongside their territorial extent and classification.

This is a foundational legal document detailing the Registered Designs Rules of 1995, serving as a primary source for intellectual property law in the UK for that period. Its authority stems directly from the enabling legislation, the Registered Designs Act 1949, and it is essential for understanding the procedural aspects of design registration at the time.