The main priorities are:

major reforms for £100 billion design sector - Government launches comprehensive consultation to modernise UK design protection and strengthen Britain’s position as a global design powerhouse

seeking expertise from Britain’s design community – from independent creators and luxury brands to tech firms and legal professionals, the government wants insights from across the £100 billion sector to shape future reforms

tackling system complexity and abuse - Proposals to streamline confusing overlapping rights, combat design theft, and provide clearer guidance for the 80,000 design businesses across the UK

future-proofing for digital innovation - Plans to modernise the system for new technologies, resolve post-Brexit complications, and improve access to justice for sm

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