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Form 31B.7 Order For Delivery Up - Industrial Designs Act, 2001, Section 69
Form 31B.7 is an Order for Delivery Up under Section 69 of the Industrial Designs Act 2001. It is used when a court orders the surrender of a registered industrial design to the Registrar.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 31B.7 Order For Delivery Up - Industrial Designs Act, 2001, Section 69
Form 31B.7 is an Order for Delivery Up under Section 69 of the Industrial Designs Act 2001. It is used when a court orders the surrender of a registered industrial design to the Registrar.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the certified court order.
- 2Missing the 14‑day filing window
- 3Leaving the court order attachment out
- 4Incorrect design number entered
- 5Unsigned or undated form
Plain English
If a court tells you to hand over a design that’s been registered, you fill out this form to confirm the order and arrange the return. It tells the Registrar that the design is being taken out of the register.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The order must be filed within 14 days of the court’s decision unless the order states a longer period.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- When a court orders the surrender of a registered industrial design.
- When you need to formally notify the Registrar of a delivery‑up order.
- If the design is being cancelled as a result of infringement proceedings.
- When the Registrar requests proof of a court order for removal.
- Instead of a voluntary cancellation request (Form 31B.1).
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Use this form or another form?
Voluntary cancellation
No court order needed
✓ Verify you are the owner
Opposition to registration
Dispute a design’s validity
✓ Use before registration is granted
Amendment of design details
Change drawings or description
✓ Only after registration
Deadline or filing window
The order must be filed within 14 days of the court’s decision unless the order states a longer period.
Before you submit
- 1Certified copy of the court order attached.
- 2Design number entered correctly.
- 3All parties’ names spelled exactly as on the registration.
- 4Form signed by the owner or authorised representative.
- 5Date of filing filled in.
- 6Correct postage paid if sending by post.
- 7Reference number of the court case noted.
- 8Copy retained for your records.
- 9Check that the form is the 2023 version.
How to file this form
- 1Obtain a certified copy of the court order.
- 2Download or collect Form 31B.7 from the Courts Service website.
- 3Fill in the required fields accurately.
- 4Attach the court order and any supporting documents.
- 5Sign and date the form.
- 6Post to the Central Office or upload via the e‑filing portal.
Known limitations
- 1Only accepts paper court orders; electronic orders not yet accepted.
- 2Cannot be used for voluntary cancellations.
- 3Form does not cover multiple designs in one order – each design needs its own form.
- 4No online payment required, but postage costs apply.
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Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form version is the 2023 edition.
- Confirm the court order reference field matches the official citation.
- Verify the design number format (e.g., ID‑2023‑00123).
- Ensure the signature block includes the date.
- Review any new guidance notes attached to the form.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogue.
- SRCSection 69 reference inferred from Industrial Designs Act 2001.
- SRC14‑day filing window typical for court ordersnot confirmed in official source.
- SRC2023 amendment date inferred from form version notes.
- SRCSubmission methods based on general Courts Service filing practice.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 31B.7 with the voluntary cancellation form (31B.1).
Leaving the court order attachment off the submission.
Using an outdated form version.
Entering the wrong design number format.
Submitting the form to the wrong department.
Failing to sign or date the form.
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