1. Non – Conventional Design Applications (without priority)

1.1 International classification.
(NB: When filing, it is necessary to submit a classification. This classification may be submitted at our end.)

1.2 Whether the application is a multiple application. If so, the number of designs applied for must be specified.

1.3 Name the particular article or set of articles to which the design applies.

1.4 If the applicant is not the designer, explain the applicant’s rights in relation to the design(s)

1.5 Full name and address of the applicant/(s). Where the applicant is a corporation, the kind of incorporation (e.g. a limited liability company, a joint stock company), the country and state of incorporation must be given.

1.6 Seven sets of clear copies of the representations.
(NB: The representation must be of no more than 160mm by 160mm and one side of the representation shall not be less than 30mm in length.)

1.7 A statement of novelty i.e. a statement of the features of the industrial design for which novelty is claimed.
(NB: The statement must be in the English language. This statement may be prepared at our end.)

1.8 Whether the design application is associated to any earlier design application. If so, the application numbers or registration number/(s) of the earlier design/(s) with which the application seeks association must be specified. If the earlier application was by a different applicant, give details of the instrument (eg. Assignment) which gives the applicant the right to apply for association.
(NB: To give details of the appropriate name(s) and date(s).)

1.9 Whether the industrial design has been disclosed to the public in Brunei or elsewhere; and if so, circumstances of the disclosure.




2. Conventional Design Applications (claiming priority)

Priority can be claimed from any previous design application made in a Paris Convention or WTO member provided the application is filed within six months from the earliest priority date which is to be claimed.

2.1 Name the particular article or set of articles to which the design applies.

2.2 If the applicant is not the designer, explain the applicant’s rights in relation to the design(s).

2.3 Full name and address of the applicant/(s). Where the applicant is a corporation, the kind of incorporation (e.g. a limited liability company, a joint stock company), the country and state of incorporation must be given.

2.4 Seven sets of clear copies of the representations.
(NB: The representation must be of no more than 160mm by 160mm and one side of the representation shall not be less than 30mm in length.)

2.5 A statement of novelty i.e. a statement of the features of the industrial design for which novelty is claimed.
(NB: The statement must be in the English language. This statement may be prepared at our end.)

2.6 The filing number of the priority application.

2.7 The date of filing of the priority application.

2.8 The name of the country in which the priority application was filed or, where the priority application is a regional or an international application, the name of the country or countries for which the regional or international application was filed.

2.9 Where the priority application is a regional or an international application, the office with which the application was filed.

2.10 If the applicant named in the priority application is different from the applicant to be named in Brunei, give details of the instrument (eg. assignment) giving the Brunei applicant the right to apply for priority in Brunei.
(NB: To give details of the appropriate name(s) and date(s). This information may be submitted within 3 months from the date of filing the Brunei application)

2.11 Whether the design application is associated to any earlier design application. If so, the application numbers or registration number/(s) of the earlier design/(s) with which the application seeks association must be specified. If the earlier application was under different name, give details of the instrument (eg. Assignment) which gives the applicant the right to apply for association.
(NB: To give details of the appropriate name(s) and date(s).)

2.12 Whether the industrial design has been disclosed to the public in Brunei or elsewhere; and if so, circumstances of the disclosure.

2.13 A certificate by the registering or other competent authority of the country or territory certifying or verifying:-

(a) the date of filing of the priority application;
(b) the name of the country or territory and of the registering or other competent authority;
(c) a representation of the design; and
(d) the articles covered by the previous application and its filing or registration number.

(NB: This may be submitted within 3 months from the date of filing the Brunei application. Where the certificate is not in English language, a certified/verified translation in English of the contents of the certificate is required.)